Anthony “Tony” Eugene Amatullo Jr., a former executive and producer at Warner Bros. known for his work on renowned TV series such as “ER” and “The West Wing,” passed away on Sunday in Manhattan at the age of 76.
The confirmation of his passing was given by his son, Nicolas Amatullo.
Throughout his extensive career, Amatullo excelled as both a line and executive producer. He began his journey as a location manager for commercials, television, and film, contributing to projects like “The Goonies” and “The Color Purple.” He later advanced to an associate producer role on TV shows such as “Fame” and “Miami Vice.” His career spanned various Hollywood studios, including MGM, Paramount, and Disney, before he became Vice President of Production at Warner Bros., where he worked on “ER,” “The West Wing,” “Third Watch,” among others.
In a statement from Nicolas, he shared that his father “often compared producing to walking a tightrope — balancing creativity, logistics, and big personalities. It was a challenge he embraced wholeheartedly, bringing both a passion for storytelling and a steady hand to every project throughout his career.”
Amatullo later advocated for independent television and film, contributing to projects such as the film “Two Days in the Valley” and the reality series “Beverly Hills Pawn.” His last endeavor was the award-winning “Surviving on LES,” marking his debut as a director.
Born and raised in Manhattan’s Hell’s Kitchen, Amatullo attended Power Memorial High School and earned a bachelor’s degree in Film, Cinema, and Video Studies from the City University of New York. After graduation, he moved to Los Angeles to pursue a career in the entertainment industry, starting as a production assistant. He was a member of the Directors Guild of America.
Nicolas also expressed that Amatullo “found joy in the day-to-day moments of life — gardening, making the perfect pizza at his home in Pasadena, taking long walks through downtown Manhattan, swimming daily, fishing, and hunting for antiques and hidden treasures in the many flea markets he visited around the world.”
Amatullo is survived by his wife, Mariana Victoria, and his two sons, Nicolas and Leonardo.
