American bandleader, trumpeter, songwriter and actor, born 20 January 1922, Bentleyville, Pennsylvania, USA. From 1953 to 1954 Anthony was the musical director on the television series TV's Top Tunes, and also appeared as himself in the 1955 film Daddy Long Legs. He was married to sex symbol actress Mamie Van Doren from 1955 to 1961 . Anthony was considered one of the most modern of the big band leaders and was a regular of the Las Vegas circuit. He continues to run his own label, Aero Space Records, which reissues his recordings as well as those of Glenn Miller and Billy May.
Son with Mamie Van Doren , Perry Anthony.
Big bands theme song: "The Man With a Horn".
He was awarded a Star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame for Recording at 1751 Vine St.
