Born in Lancaster, CA, Tony was adopted by Susan and Larry Rasmussen. Tony was raised in the Santa Clarita Valley and attended Hart High School. After working in the family's construction company, Tony decided to change directions all together and give the entertainment business a run for their money. He attended the Los Angeles Film School where he obtained a certificate in Producing. He produced a short film titled Alex the Great while in school and this jump started his desire to produce. Currently, Tony is involved in extras casting and is in development for an untitled feature film.