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Fat TonyFictional character
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- Marion "Fat Tony" D'Amico: The Springfield Crime Kingpin
- Marge's Request and the Mayor's Downfall
- Threats to Homer and Family
- Personal Life and Romantic Entanglements
- Death and Legacy
- Character Inspiration and Voice Actor
Marion "Fat Tony" D'Amico: The Springfield Crime Kingpin
Early Life and DebutMarion Anthony "Fat Tony" D'Amico, a fictional character from "The Simpsons," first appeared in the third season episode "Bart the Murderer." He is a stereotypical Italian-American mobster and a central figure in Springfield's criminal underworld. Tony runs a vast criminal enterprise, including illegal gambling, cigarette smuggling, and bootlegging alcohol.
Marge's Request and the Mayor's Downfall
Tony has played a pivotal role in the lives of the main characters in "The Simpsons." In the episode "The Twisted World of Marge Simpson," Homer sought Tony's assistance to drive out a snack vendor who competed with Marge. In "Mayored to the Mob," Tony conspired to assassinate Mayor Quimby after their milk-delivery agreement fell apart due to Tony's men milking rats.
Threats to Homer and Family
Tony's attention later turned to Homer Simpson, who established a thriving private security business in "Poppa's Got a Brand New Badge." Tony threatened Homer's life, but he was thwarted by Maggie's armed intervention. Tony is depicted as a typical mobster with a heavyset build and a crew of loyal associates, including Lou, modeled after Joe Pesci's character in "Goodfellas."
Personal Life and Romantic Entanglements
Little is known about Tony's personal life. In "The Seven-Beer Snitch," he mentions having a son, Michael. In "The Mook, the Chef, the Wife and Her Homer," Tony's wife is revealed to have "passed away naturally." In "The Real Housewives of Fat Tony," he marries Selma Bouvier, only to have the marriage annulled as he was already legally wed to another woman.
Death and Legacy
Tony died of a heart attack in the Season 22 episode "Donnie Fatso," fueled by his betrayal by Homer. However, his legacy lived on with his cousin, Fit Tony, who initially sought revenge but eventually came to terms with Homer. Ironically, Fit Tony's compulsive eating led him to gain weight and become virtually indistinguishable from his predecessor.
Character Inspiration and Voice Actor
Tony's appearance and mannerisms draw heavily from Paul Sorvino's portrayal of Paul Cicero in the film "Goodfellas," which was referenced in "Bart the Murderer." Despite initial plans for Sheldon Leonard to voice Tony, Joe Mantegna was cast and became the character's longest-running voice actor. Mantegna has greatly enjoyed portraying the role, which he has described as a great honor.
