Tony Moreira
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Tony Moreira is an American education and entertainment professional.
Tony holds a Fine Arts degree in acting from Salem State College
(Salem, Massachusetts
, United States
), and has credits in film
, television
, and theatre
. Projects include Walt Disney Pictures
' Underdog
, CBS
Television's Waterfront, and ESPN
's The Bronx is Burning. He also performs in various fringe stage productions in the New England
area, where such works as Molasses Tank's An Evening of Havel: Audience, and Blue City's The Blue Room have gained him positive review and recognition.
Tony has also had a long career in the technology field and is a Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer (MCSE) and a Microsoft Certified Trainer (MCT). He was once employed (1996–2002) by the very successful entertainment software publisher Hasbro Interactive
(a now defunct division of the Hasbro
Toy company which eventually came to be known as Atari
through acquisition) as the company’s Information Technology
Manager from its conception through its demise. During his time in the video game industry, he earned published technical credit for contribution and support on dozens of entertainment titles such as NASCAR
Heat, Rollercoaster Tycoon
, Monopoly
Star Wars
Edition, and Frogger
.
After the fall of Hasbro Interactive
, Tony took up acting and also became a regular New England
promotions personality/talent for Radio Disney
's Providence, Rhode Island
station WDDZ AM 550 (2006–2010). He also continues his interest in technology by teaching various software technologies at higher education institutions such as Johnson & Wales University
, and New England Institute of Technology
.
Tony holds a Fine Arts degree in acting from Salem State College
Salem State College
Salem State University is a four-year public institution of higher learning located in Salem, Massachusetts. Salem State University, established in 1854 as Salem Normal School, is located approximately fifteen miles north of Boston, Massachusetts. Salem State enrolls over 10,000 undergraduate and...
(Salem, Massachusetts
Salem, Massachusetts
Salem is a city in Essex County, Massachusetts, United States. The population was 40,407 at the 2000 census. It and Lawrence are the county seats of Essex County...
, United States
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
), and has credits in film
Film
A film, also called a movie or motion picture, is a series of still or moving images. It is produced by recording photographic images with cameras, or by creating images using animation techniques or visual effects...
, television
Television
Television is a telecommunication medium for transmitting and receiving moving images that can be monochrome or colored, with accompanying sound...
, and theatre
Theatre
Theatre is a collaborative form of fine art that uses live performers to present the experience of a real or imagined event before a live audience in a specific place. The performers may communicate this experience to the audience through combinations of gesture, speech, song, music or dance...
. Projects include Walt Disney Pictures
Walt Disney Pictures
Walt Disney Pictures is an American film studio owned by The Walt Disney Company. Walt Disney Pictures and Television, a subsidiary of the Walt Disney Studios and the main production company for live-action feature films within the Walt Disney Motion Pictures Group, based at the Walt Disney...
' Underdog
Underdog (film)
Underdog is a 2007 American live-action comedy film based on the cartoon series of the same name. The film was directed by Frederik Du Chau and stars Peter Dinklage as Dr. Simon Bar Sinister, Patrick Warburton as Cad Lackley, and Jason Lee as the voice of Underdog. The film also stars Jim Belushi,...
, CBS
CBS
CBS Broadcasting Inc. is a major US commercial broadcasting television network, which started as a radio network. The name is derived from the initials of the network's former name, Columbia Broadcasting System. The network is sometimes referred to as the "Eye Network" in reference to the shape of...
Television's Waterfront, and ESPN
ESPN
Entertainment and Sports Programming Network, commonly known as ESPN, is an American global cable television network focusing on sports-related programming including live and pre-taped event telecasts, sports talk shows, and other original programming....
's The Bronx is Burning. He also performs in various fringe stage productions in the New England
New England
New England is a region in the northeastern corner of the United States consisting of the six states of Maine, New Hampshire, Vermont, Massachusetts, Rhode Island, and Connecticut...
area, where such works as Molasses Tank's An Evening of Havel: Audience, and Blue City's The Blue Room have gained him positive review and recognition.
Tony has also had a long career in the technology field and is a Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer (MCSE) and a Microsoft Certified Trainer (MCT). He was once employed (1996–2002) by the very successful entertainment software publisher Hasbro Interactive
Hasbro Interactive
Hasbro Interactive was an American video game production and publishing subsidiary of Hasbro, the large game and toy company.Hasbro Interactive was formed late in 1995 in order to compete in the computer and video game arena. Several Hasbro properties, such as Monopoly and Scrabble, had already...
(a now defunct division of the Hasbro
Hasbro
Hasbro is a multinational toy and boardgame company from the United States of America. It is one of the largest toy makers in the world. The corporate headquarters is located in Pawtucket, Rhode Island, United States...
Toy company which eventually came to be known as Atari
Atari
Atari is a corporate and brand name owned by several entities since its inception in 1972. It is currently owned by Atari Interactive, a wholly owned subsidiary of the French publisher Atari, SA . The original Atari, Inc. was founded in 1972 by Nolan Bushnell and Ted Dabney. It was a pioneer in...
through acquisition) as the company’s Information Technology
Information technology
Information technology is the acquisition, processing, storage and dissemination of vocal, pictorial, textual and numerical information by a microelectronics-based combination of computing and telecommunications...
Manager from its conception through its demise. During his time in the video game industry, he earned published technical credit for contribution and support on dozens of entertainment titles such as NASCAR
NASCAR
The National Association for Stock Car Auto Racing is a family-owned and -operated business venture that sanctions and governs multiple auto racing sports events. It was founded by Bill France Sr. in 1947–48. As of 2009, the CEO for the company is Brian France, grandson of the late Bill France Sr...
Heat, Rollercoaster Tycoon
RollerCoaster Tycoon
RollerCoaster Tycoon may refer to:*RollerCoaster Tycoon - a series of video games in which a player must manage an amusement park**RollerCoaster Tycoon - the first game, which came out in 1999...
, Monopoly
Monopoly
A monopoly exists when a specific person or enterprise is the only supplier of a particular commodity...
Star Wars
Star Wars
Star Wars is an American epic space opera film series created by George Lucas. The first film in the series was originally released on May 25, 1977, under the title Star Wars, by 20th Century Fox, and became a worldwide pop culture phenomenon, followed by two sequels, released at three-year...
Edition, and Frogger
Frogger
Frogger is an arcade game introduced in 1981. It was developed by Konami, and licensed for worldwide distribution by Sega/Gremlin. The object of the game is to direct frogs to their homes one by one. To do this, each frog must avoid cars while crossing a busy road and navigate a river full of...
.
After the fall of Hasbro Interactive
Hasbro Interactive
Hasbro Interactive was an American video game production and publishing subsidiary of Hasbro, the large game and toy company.Hasbro Interactive was formed late in 1995 in order to compete in the computer and video game arena. Several Hasbro properties, such as Monopoly and Scrabble, had already...
, Tony took up acting and also became a regular New England
New England
New England is a region in the northeastern corner of the United States consisting of the six states of Maine, New Hampshire, Vermont, Massachusetts, Rhode Island, and Connecticut...
promotions personality/talent for Radio Disney
Radio Disney
Radio Disney is a radio network based in Burbank, California and headquartered out of the Disney Channel headquarters on West Alameda Ave., from where it has been based since November 2008. Prior to that, the network was based in Dallas, Texas...
's Providence, Rhode Island
Providence, Rhode Island
Providence is the capital and most populous city of Rhode Island and was one of the first cities established in the United States. Located in Providence County, it is the third largest city in the New England region...
station WDDZ AM 550 (2006–2010). He also continues his interest in technology by teaching various software technologies at higher education institutions such as Johnson & Wales University
Johnson & Wales University
Johnson & Wales University is a private, nonprofit, co-educational, career-oriented university with four campuses located throughout the United States. Providence, Rhode Island, USA, is home to JWU's first and largest of four currently operating campuses. Founded as a business school in 1914, by...
, and New England Institute of Technology
New England Institute of Technology
New England Institute of Technology is a private, accredited, non-profit technical college offering Associate’s and Bachelor’s of Science degrees in 31 programs generally geared toward persons already in the work force like some 3,000 such similar institutions in the United States. Established in...
.
Filmography
| Year | Title | Role | Studio |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | Body of Proof | Various recurring BG | ABC Television |
| 2009 | Empire State (Pilot) | Union member/rep | ABC Television |
| 2008 | Walt Whitman Walt Whitman Walter "Walt" Whitman was an American poet, essayist and journalist. A humanist, he was a part of the transition between transcendentalism and realism, incorporating both views in his works. Whitman is among the most influential poets in the American canon, often called the father of free verse... : American Experience |
Dock Worker | PBS Television |
| 2008 | 27 Dresses | Various | Fox 2000 Pictures |
| 2007 | The Game Plan | Airline Pilot/UN Relief Worker | Walt Disney Pictures Walt Disney Pictures Walt Disney Pictures is an American film studio owned by The Walt Disney Company. Walt Disney Pictures and Television, a subsidiary of the Walt Disney Studios and the main production company for live-action feature films within the Walt Disney Motion Pictures Group, based at the Walt Disney... |
| 2007 | Underdog Underdog (film) Underdog is a 2007 American live-action comedy film based on the cartoon series of the same name. The film was directed by Frederik Du Chau and stars Peter Dinklage as Dr. Simon Bar Sinister, Patrick Warburton as Cad Lackley, and Jason Lee as the voice of Underdog. The film also stars Jim Belushi,... |
Bomb Squad - Officer Farrell | Walt Disney Pictures Walt Disney Pictures Walt Disney Pictures is an American film studio owned by The Walt Disney Company. Walt Disney Pictures and Television, a subsidiary of the Walt Disney Studios and the main production company for live-action feature films within the Walt Disney Motion Pictures Group, based at the Walt Disney... |
| 2007 | The Bronx is Burning | Various BG - recurring | ESPN Television |
| 2007 | Waterfront | Various BG - recurring | CBS Television |
| 2006 | Brotherhood | Garbageman - recurring | Showtime Television |
| 2006 | Freemason Mysteries | Knight Templar | The History Channel The History Channel History, formerly known as The History Channel, is an American-based international satellite and cable TV channel that broadcasts a variety of reality shows and documentary programs including those of fictional and non-fictional historical content, together with speculation about the future.-... |
| 2005 | Slave Catchers, Slave Resistors | Slave Catcher | The History Channel The History Channel History, formerly known as The History Channel, is an American-based international satellite and cable TV channel that broadcasts a variety of reality shows and documentary programs including those of fictional and non-fictional historical content, together with speculation about the future.-... |
| 2005 | A&E Biography: Sylvia Plath Sylvia Plath Sylvia Plath was an American poet, novelist and short story writer. Born in Massachusetts, she studied at Smith College and Newnham College, Cambridge before receiving acclaim as a professional poet and writer... |
Pianist\Partygoer | A&E Television |
| 2004 | Hitler's Lost Plan | Max Amann Max Amann Max Aman was a German Nazi official with the honorary rank of SS-Obergruppenführer, politician and journalist.-Biography:Amann was born in Munich on November 24, 1891... |
The History Channel The History Channel History, formerly known as The History Channel, is an American-based international satellite and cable TV channel that broadcasts a variety of reality shows and documentary programs including those of fictional and non-fictional historical content, together with speculation about the future.-... |
Credited (partial) video game works
| Year | Title |
|---|---|
| 1998 | Axis & Allies |
| 2000 | Battleship: Surface Thunder |
| 2000 | B17 Flying Fortress: The Mighty 8th |
| 1997 | Candyland |
| 1998 | Centipede |
| 1999 | Chutes and Ladders |
| 1999 | Civilization II: Test of Time |
| 1999 | Clue Chronicles: Fatal Illusion |
| 1998 | Clue: Murder at Boddy Mansion |
| 2000 | Diplomacy |
| 1999 | Em@il Games: Upwords |
| 1999 | Em@il Games: X-COM |
| 1999 | Falcon 4.0 |
| 2000 | Family Feud |
| 1997 | Frogger Frogger Frogger is an arcade game introduced in 1981. It was developed by Konami, and licensed for worldwide distribution by Sega/Gremlin. The object of the game is to direct frogs to their homes one by one. To do this, each frog must avoid cars while crossing a busy road and navigate a river full of... |
| 1998 | Frogger 2 |
| 1999 | Glover Glover (video game) Reviews were mixed, mostly pointing out the interesting game mechanics and variety, but also noting the bland storyline and confusing controls.The N64 version was praised by IGN, specifically on its gameplay and sound. Comically, they wrote "In addition to your standard bouncing balls, Glover --... |
| 1999 | Jeopardy |
| 1999 | Jumble: The scrambled Word Game |
| 2000 | Majesty: The Fantasy Kingdom Sim |
| 1999 | Mechwarrior 3: Pirate's Moon |
| 1999 | Missile Command |
| 1999 | Monopoly Junior |
| 1997 | Monopoly Monopoly A monopoly exists when a specific person or enterprise is the only supplier of a particular commodity... Star Wars Star Wars Star Wars is an American epic space opera film series created by George Lucas. The first film in the series was originally released on May 25, 1977, under the title Star Wars, by 20th Century Fox, and became a worldwide pop culture phenomenon, followed by two sequels, released at three-year... Edition |
| 2000 | NASCAR Heat |
| 2001 | Nicktoons Racing |
| 2000 | Pac-Man: Adventures in Time |
| 1999 | Q* Bert |
| 2000 | Risk 2 |
| 1999 | Rollercoaster Tycoon RollerCoaster Tycoon RollerCoaster Tycoon may refer to:*RollerCoaster Tycoon - a series of video games in which a player must manage an amusement park**RollerCoaster Tycoon - the first game, which came out in 1999... |
| 1999 | Rollercoaster Tycoon RollerCoaster Tycoon RollerCoaster Tycoon may refer to:*RollerCoaster Tycoon - a series of video games in which a player must manage an amusement park**RollerCoaster Tycoon - the first game, which came out in 1999... : Corkscrew Follies |
| 2000 | Rollercoaster Tycoon RollerCoaster Tycoon RollerCoaster Tycoon may refer to:*RollerCoaster Tycoon - a series of video games in which a player must manage an amusement park**RollerCoaster Tycoon - the first game, which came out in 1999... : Loopy Landscapes |
| 1997 | Scrabble Scrabble Scrabble is a word game in which two to four players score points by forming words from individual lettered tiles on a game board marked with a 15-by-15 grid. The words are formed across and down in crossword fashion and must appear in a standard dictionary. Official reference works provide a list... |
| 2005 | Six Times the Fun (Atari Board Game Compilation) |
| 1998 | Sorry! |
| 1998 | The Game of Life |
| 1999 | The Next Tetris |
| 1998 | Tonka Raceway |
| 1999 | Trivial Pursuit: Millennium Edition |
| 1999 | Wheel of Fortune Wheel of Fortune (video game) Wheel of Fortune is an American television game show created by Merv Griffin, premiering in 1975 with a syndicated version airing in 1983. Since 1986, the show has been adapted into various video games, most based on the syndicated nighttime version. Most versions released before 1998 were... |
| 1999 | Worms Armageddon |