Mario Cantone

Cantone in 2015, photo by vonora/Bigstock.com

Birth Name: Mario A. Cantone

Place of Birth: Stoneham, Massachusetts, U.S.

Date of Birth: December 9, 1959

Ethnicity: Italian

Mario Cantone is an American comedian, writer, actor, and singer. He is known for his roles on Chappelle’s Show and Sex and the City. He is the son of Elizabeth and Mario Cantone, a restaurant owner. He is married to musical theatre director Jerry Dixon.

Mario’s paternal grandfather was named John Cantone. John was an Italian immigrant.

Mario’s paternal grandmother was named Carmella. Carmella was an Italian immigrant.

Mario’s maternal grandmother was named Antonitte Pescione. Antonitte was Italian.

Sources: Mario’s father on the 1940 U.S. Census –

Mario’s mother on the 1940 U.S. Census –