Tony O'Dell
| Tony O'Dell | |
|---|---|
| Born |
Anthony Dell'Aquila January 30, 1960 Pasadena, California, U.S. |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 1978–present |
Tony O’Dell (born January 30, 1960) is an American actor, perhaps best known for his role as preppy Alan Pinkard on the ABC sitcom Head of the Class (1986–91), and as "Ferdy" in Chopping Mall.
Early life and career
O'Dell was born Anthony Dell'Aquila in Pasadena, California. His first television appearance was a 1978 episode of the NBC television series CHiPs, titled "Trick or Treat." His first co-starring role was in 1985 on the short lived CBS science fiction series Otherworld, as Trace Sterling. He also played the role of the Cobra Kai member Jimmy, in the film The Karate Kid.
Head of the Class
O'Dell's next role was of high school student Alan Pinkard on the ABC sitcom Head of the Class (1986-91).
Later years/present
Now an acting and dialog coach, O'Dell has appeared on such television programs as Suddenly Susan, The George Lopez Show, and K.C. Undercover.
Filmography
Movies
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | Falling in Love Again | Donny Lewis (Present day) | |
| 1981 | Rivals | A Student | |
| 1984 | The Karate Kid | Jimmy | |
| 1985 | Evils of the Night | Billy | |
| 1986 | Chopping Mall | Ferdy Meisel | |
| The Karate Kid, Part II | Jimmy | ||
| 1987 | Hadley's Rebellion | Dorm Boy | |
Television
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1978 | CHiPs | Teenager | 1 Episode, Trick or Treat |
| 1979 | Scooby-Doo and Scrappy-Doo | Additional Voices | |
| 1980 | Fridays | Boy (Uncredited) | 1 Episode, #1.2 |
| Eight Is Enough | Scott | 1 Episode, Finally Grad Night | |
| Family | Howard | 1 Episode, Letting Go | |
| 1981 | Dynasty | Christopher | 4 Episodes |
| ABC Weekend Specials | Tommy | 1 Episode, The Puppy Saves the Circus | |
| 1982 | The Scooby & Scrappy-Doo/Puppy Hour | Tommy | |
| 1983 | The Puppy's Further Adventures | Tommy | |
| 1984 | Lottery! | 1 Episode, Miami: Sharing | |
| 1985 | Otherworld | Trace Sterling | 8 Episodes |
| Simon & Simon | Jerry Carton | 1 Episode, Facets | |
| 1986 | Airwolf | Terry Haines | 1 Episode, Break-In at Santa Paula |
| 1986 - 91 | Head of the Class | Alan Pinkard | 114 Episodes |
| 1988 | Murder, She Wrote | Larry McIver | 1 Episode, Snow White, Blood Red |
| 1996 | In the House | Jonathan | 1 Episode, Home Again |
| 2000 | Suddenly Susan | Bird, (Uncredited) | 1 Episode, The Bird in the Wall |
| 2002 - 03 | George Lopez | Patrick / Delivery Guy | 2 Episodes |
| 2011 | Shake It Up | Kelly | 1 Episode, Vatalihootsit It Up |
| 2015 | K.C. Undercover | Mr. Hancock | 1 Episode, The Neighborhood Watchdogs |