Tino Insana obit

In Remembrance: Tino Insana

He was not on the list.

The Second City is sad to learn that beloved alum Tino Insana passed away last night in California at the age of 69. Tino was “discovered” by producer Joyce Sloane when he and his friends Steve Beshekas and John Belushi were doing shows under the name of the “West Compass Players.” Apparently, the trio was performing entire scenes that they had seen at Second City as part of their act. Instead of sending a cease and desist, Joyce and Bernie Sahlins hired John and Tino to be part of The Second City ensemble.

Tino would go on to have a lengthy career in Hollywood as an actor, writer and voice artist. He appeared in such films as “Neighbors,” “Three Amigos,” “Who’s Harry Crumb?” and “Beverly Hills Cop III,” as well as television shows such as “Night Court,” “Mad About You” and “Curb Your Enthusiasm.” He wrote for the television series “Police Squad” and “Sledgehammer” and had an extensive list of credits as a voice actor.

“Tino was adored by every generation of Second City,” noted Second City owner and CEO Andrew Alexander. “He was always an ensemble player who had the respect and adoration of his peers. He will be deeply missed.”

Tino is survived by his wife of 42 years, Dana, his brother Craig, and two other siblings.

Filmography

Film

Year       Title       Role       Notes

1977      Cracking Up                       

1981      Neighbors           Perry Greavy     

1983      Going Berserk    Biker Leader      

1986      Three Amigos     Studio Guard     

1987      Amazon Women on the Moon    Mr. Sylvio            (segment "Video Pirates")

1988      The Couch Trip Jail Guard #1     

1988      For Keeps            Capt. O'Connell                

1989      Who's Harry Crumb?      Smokey               

1989      Wedding Band   Hugh Bowmont                

1990      Why Me?             Cop #3 at Home               

1990      Masters of Menace         Horny Hank       

1991      Oscar     Tiny the Iceman                Uncredited

1992      Tom and Jerry: The Movie            Patrolman           Voice

1994      Beverly Hills Cop III          Burly Cop            

2006      Barnyard              Pig          Voice

Television

Year       Title       Role       Notes

1990-1998          Bobby's World   Uncle Ted            Voice, 40 episodes

1991      Darkwing Duck Dr. Reginald Bushroot    Voice, 14 episodes

1992      Goof Troop         Colonel Carter   Voice, 1 episode

1992      The Little Mermaid          Baracuda             Voice, 1 episode

1993      Bonkers                Stew / Scatter Squirrel   Voice, 3 episodes

1994      Aladdin                 Prince Uncouthma           Voice, 3 episodes

1997      Jungle Cubs         Fat Cat Voice, 1 episode

2000      Buzz Lightyear of Star Command               Samsa   Voice, 1 episode

2007-2011          Back at the Barnyard      Pig          Voice, 47 episodes

2008-2009          Spaceballs: The Animated Series                Barf        Voice, 12 episodes

2011-2016          Bubble Guppies                Mr. Grouper       Voice, 79 episodes