Toni Ann Gisondi

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Toni Ann Gisondi
Born
Egg Harbor Township, New Jersey, U.S.
OccupationActress
Years active1982

Toni Ann Gisondi is a former child actress, best known for playing Molly the youngest orphan in the 1982 film version of the musical Annie . [1] [2] [3]

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Gisondi was born and grew up in Egg Harbor Township, New Jersey, [4] [5] where she attended Holy Spirit High School. [6]

Acting career

Gisondi was six when she was picked for the role of Molly in the 1982 film version of the musical Annie, which starred Aileen Quinn in the title role. She was nominated for "Best Young Supporting Actress in a Motion Picture" in the 1981–1982 Young Artist Awards, [7] and merited a mention in the 2002 edition of the St. James Encyclopedia of Pop Culture, for her "sweet" performance. [8]

She also performed on the best-selling soundtrack album to the movie of Annie and went on to act in a made-for-TV movie, The Children's Story , also in 1982, in which she played a student. [2] She has not done any acting work since.

Personal life

Gisondi is married to Theodore Pugliese and the couple has two daughters, Molly Marie and Melody Rose. Molly, who was born on November 1, 2000, shares her name with the orphan Gisondi played in Annie. [9]

References

  1. ↑ Parish, James Robert; Pitts, Michael R. (1992). The Great Hollywood Musical Pictures. Scarecrow Press. p. 14. ISBN   0-8108-2529-5. Toni Ann Gisondi (Molly)
  2. 1 2 "Toni Ann Gisondi". Platinum Celebs. Archived from the original on September 8, 2006. Retrieved March 26, 2008.
  3. ↑ "'Life After Tomorrow' Signing to Feature Special Appearances" . Retrieved March 26, 2008.
  4. ↑ Roncace, Kelly. "Jersey's Most Famous by County", The Star-Ledger , July 24, 2016. Accessed August 8, 2025, via Newspapers.com. "Tori Ann Gisondi, played Molly the orphan in 1982 film Annie, was born and raised in Egg Harbor Township, and currently teaches in Somers Point."
  5. ↑ Ramirez, Christopher. "Egg Harbor Township marks 300th birthday with bash at the Shore Mall", The Press of Atlantic City , January 20, 2012. Accessed August 8, 2025, via Newspapers.com. "Cub Scout Pack 94 will lead in a flag salute and township resident Toni Ann Gisondi-Pugliese will sing the national anthem."
  6. ↑ "Memorabilia merchants, collectibles, comics crowds come together at OC Con", Ocean City Sentinel, April 9, 2024. Accessed August 8, 2025. "Toni Ann Gisondi, a Holy Spirit High School graduate from nearby Egg Harbor Township, portrayed orphan Molly and Rosanne Sorrentino of New York City played Pepper."
  7. ↑ "4th Annual Awards". Young Artist Awards . Young Artist Foundation. Archived from the original on March 10, 2008. Retrieved March 26, 2008. Toni Ann Gisondi, Annie
  8. ↑ Heer, Jeet (2002). "Annie". St. James Encyclopedia of Pop Culture. Gale Group. Retrieved March 26, 2008.
  9. ↑ "Orphan Info". Annieorphans.com. Archived from the original on February 26, 2008. Retrieved March 26, 2008.
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