David Anthony "Tony" Roberts (born October 22, 1939) is an American actor. He is best known for his roles in several Woody Allen movies, usually cast as Allen's best friend.Early lifeRoberts was born in New York City, the son of Norma (née Finkelstein), an animator, and CBS radio announcer Ken Roberts. His family was Jewish. He has a sister, Nancy, and is the cousin of late actor Everett Sloane. Roberts attended Northwestern University and made his Broadway debut in 1962, with a role in the play