Robert Torti

Robert Felix Torti (born October 22, 1961) is an American actor.

Torti was honored with a Tony Award nomination for his Broadway debut as Greaseball in Starlight Express (1984). He returned to Broadway as the Pharaoh in the 1993 revival of Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat, a role he reprised in the 1999 film adaptation. Torti originated the roles of Jesus and Jack in the (1998) Los Angeles and (2001) New York City stage productions of the musical Reefer Madness. He also appeared in the London and Los Angeles productions of Smokey Joe's Cafe.

On screen, Torti appeared in the Tom Hanks film That Thing You Do! as singer Freddy Fredrickson. Other film credits include Who's Your Daddy, Submerged, and Reefer Madness: The Movie Musical.

Torti has appeared in regular and recurring television roles on series such as The Drew Carey Show, Vinnie & Bobby, Generations, The Young and the Restless, The Suite Life of Zack & Cody, and The Suite Life on Deck

In August 2020, Torti was featured on the soundtrack Broadway Sings Blood Rock: The Musical with Andy Mientus, Damon Daunno, and Jennifer DiNoia.

Personal life Torti was born in Van Nuys, California. He married DeLee Lively on June 24, 1999. Together they have four children, three daughters and one son.

Filmography

Theater

Accolades Nominated as Best Featured Actor in a Musical at the 41st Tony Awards for Starlight Express. Drama-Logue Award winner for his performance in Godspell. Ovation Award winner for his performance in Reefer Madness.