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About
TONY SURiANO
About
ABOUT TONY SURiANO
Tony Suriano is an American Actor, Director, Creative Coach, and Public Speaker Dedicated to Unlocking Authentic Creativity.
Tony's journey is one of transformation, passion, and relentless pursuit of growth. As a once-shy introvert navigating the bustling streets of Los Angeles, Tony found his voice through acting, magic, and creativity. Inspired by accompanying his father to dozens of auditions—where he helped him prepare lines—Tony realized the power of storytelling to build confidence.
His teenage years were a battle against shyness, but acting helped him learn to break through. At 16, he pushed himself to audition for a high school play production, marking the start of a lifelong love affair with the performing arts. Years later, Tony also emerged as a multifaceted talent, directing 80+ film and TV projects, acting in over 30 productions, and creating a ripple effect of positive change as a creative coach and public speaker.
Today, Tony blends his passions for filmmaking, personal development, and teaching to help people overcome fear, self-doubt, and creative blocks. Through his company, Creatives Unleashed, and workshops like Custom Scene Creation, Tony has guided hundreds of actors and creatives toward unlocking their authentic selves and transforming their careers.
A Life Fueled by Adventure and Determination Tony’s resilience and curiosity have taken him around the world, from living in the Asia for nine months to solo traveling across the U.S. via motorcycle for several months. Along the way, he challenged himself to step out of his comfort zone—performing magic for strangers, solving a Rubik’s Cube in 29 seconds, and even unicycling down stairs. These adventures have solidified Tony’s belief: Life is too short NOT to embrace its challenges and celebrate every win, no matter how small.
Career Highlights and Impact
Tony’s career includes many standout moments, such as acting alongside his father, Philip Suriano, in Martin Scorsese’s The Irishman and earning international acclaim for his films, including Refrigerate After Opening
and Man Obsessed. As a director, his work has spanned the globe—from NASA-affiliated rocket launches to indie projects in Canada, the Philippines, and French Guiana.
Tony’s creative work is paired with his growing influence as a public speaker, where his energetic, actionable advice inspires audiences to pursue their dreams with vigor. He’s been honored to judge the ACT Cincinnati Performing Arts Scholarship Competition 2 years in a row, helping to award thousands of dollars to emerging talent in the region.
Mission, Vision, and Podcast
Tony’s mission is simple yet profound: to help people shed their fear and embrace their unique creative selves. Through his podcast, Direct Your Life, he shares insights on mindset, resilience, and lifestyle design, drawing from personal experience and his years of deep study with personal development giants like Tony Robbins, Dean Graziosi, Brendon Buchard and Tim Ferriss. Paired with his upcoming confidence course and personal development book, Tony’s work is a testament to his dedication to empowering others.
A Life Full of Magic and Joy
Beyond acting and directing, Tony’s life is rich with creativity and curiosity. A former semi-pro skateboarder, accomplished magician, and self-proclaimed lifelong learner, Tony knows how to find magic in everyday moments...If you took a walk with him you would confirm his uncanny but intriguing view on something as simple as a leaf on the ground.
Whether performing 18 stage magic shows in four days while battling illness (true story) or pushing himself to master new skills, his drive is contagious.
When he’s not on set or stage, Tony lives bi-coastally between Los Angeles and Cincinnati with his wife, Karen, loving nature, laughter, and connecting with others...and of course obsessing about how to navigate his wacktacular life.
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