Anthony Santa Croce

Biography

Anthony Santa Croce was a highly active and respected figure in the film and television industry, primarily known for his extensive work as a producer and production manager. Over a career spanning more than three decades, he contributed to a wide array of projects, from cult classics to popular television series, leaving a notable mark on the entertainment landscape.

Biography

Anthony Santa Croce was born on October 25, 1947, in New Jersey, USA. He passed away on December 11, 2010, in Cleveland, Ohio, at the age of 63 due to a heart attack.

He attended Colgate University, where he lettered in football, graduating in 1969. Following his graduation, he received a fellowship to the American Film Institute, where he further developed his skills and knowledge in the film industry.

Career Highlights

Santa Croce's career began with early stints as a production assistant, including on the film Woodstock: The Movie. He also had extensive experience as a sound mixer and even occasionally worked as a stuntman. In the 1980s, he joined the Directors Guild of America as a production manager, solidifying his role in the behind-the-scenes aspects of filmmaking.

His most significant contributions were in production, where he served as a producer and production manager on numerous film and television projects. His work often involved overseeing the practical and logistical aspects of bringing productions to life.

Some of his notable credits include:

• Piranha (1978): An early credit as a production manager on the cult horror film.
• The Beastmaster (1982): He also served as a sound mixer on this fantasy film.
• Monsters (1988): A television series for which he worked as a producer.
• Tales from the Darkside (1983-1988): He was an associate producer for this horror anthology series and also directed an episode titled "Basher Malone" in 1988.
• You Can't Hurry Love (1988): As an associate producer and unit production manager.
• Return to Green Acres (1990): As a producer.
• Saved by the Bell: Wedding in Las Vegas (1994): As a producer.
• White Mile (1994): As a producer.
• Problem Child 3: Junior in Love (1995): As a producer.
• Her Hidden Truth (1995): As a producer.
• Profiler (1996): As a producer.
• Felicity (1998): As a producer on the television series.
• Tremors 3: Back to Perfection (2001): As a unit production manager and co-producer.
• Monk (2002-2009): He was a producer on the popular USA Network series.
• The Twilight Zone (2002): He served as a producer for episodes of the rebooted television series.
• Carnivàle (2003-2005): He was a producer on the acclaimed HBO drama series.
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Anthony Santa Croce's dedication to the craft of filmmaking was evident in his consistent work and the diverse range of projects he helped bring to fruition. His passing was a significant loss to the industry, and his legacy is honored through the American Film Institute/Anthony Santa Croce Scholarship Fund.