Background
Cardoza, Anthony was born on May 26, 1930 in Hartford, Connecticut, United States. Son of Antone and Mary (Camara) Cardoza.
Cardoza, Anthony was born on May 26, 1930 in Hartford, Connecticut, United States. Son of Antone and Mary (Camara) Cardoza.
Student in public schools, East Hartford, Connecticut.
He has worked on over a dozen films, but is perhaps best known for his three collaborations with Coleman Francis in the 1960s:,, and Before becoming involved in the film industry, Cardoza was a Staff Sergeant in the United States. Army 3rd infantry division, being a Sergeant Gunner on the 105mm Howitzer in the Korean War.
Just prior to his Honorable Discharge, he was assigned to escort duty (escorting deceased soldiers to their loved ones).
After his discharge, Cardoza worked for Pratt & Whitney Aircraft in East Hartford, Connecticut, as a Heliarc welder on J-57 Jet engines, a trade he continued making a living from for a number of years into his show business career. However, in 1963, a doctor advised him to stop welding because of chalazion forming under his eyelids.
His work would be remembered in the 1990s television series Mystery Science Theater 3000, as four of his five films would be lampooned – his three collaborations with Coleman Francis, and
Served as staff sergeant United States Army, 1950-1953, Korea. Member Screen Actors' Guild, American Auto Racing Writers and Broadcasters Association.
Married Doris Mae Batchelor, June 11, 1951 (divorced 1969). Children: Anthony Gary, David Lee.
