Toneey grew up in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania and upon graduation from High School, Toneey joined the U.S. Navy and was stationed aboard the U.S.S. Camberra, a guided missle heavy cruiser.

Toneey's ship was soon transferred to San Diego, California where it was embarked to Vietnam,

Upon return from the Far East Toneey was discharged and then He married and raised two daughters.

After some years Toneey enrolled in an acting class at the San Diego City College with Allen Di Bona and Toneey immediately fell in love with the Art.

"Acting has been a Dream of mine since I was eight years old when my dad use to take me to the movies and I would always fantasize being on the silver screen" Toneey says.

Toneey began doing local theater and student films and shortly found himself with a desire to improve his craft and began commuting to Los Angeles where He studied at the Stella Adlers Conservatory and Other Local Schools.

After wearing out two autos, Toneey moved to Los Angeles to be closer to the Industry and Began to perform in many local theaters and Independent Films.

I will never quit because men say No, But I will follow my dream no matter how long it takes is Toneeys motto.