Scott Baio
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Scott Baio, 1985
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Scott Vincent James Baio September 22, 1960 New York, New York, U.S. |
| Occupation | Actor, television director |
| Years active | 1971–present |
| Spouse(s) | Renee Sloan-Baio (m. 2007) |
| Children | 1 daughter, 1 stepdaughter |
Scott Vincent James Baio (/ˈbeɪ.oʊ/; born September 22, 1960) is an American actor and television director. He is known for his role as Chachi Arcola on the sitcom Happy Days (1977–1984) and its spin-off Joanie Loves Chachi (1982–1983), as well as the title character on the sitcom Charles in Charge (1984–1990), Dr. Jack Stewart in the medical-mystery-drama series Diagnosis: Murder (1993–1995), and the titular hero of the musical film Bugsy Malone (1976), his onscreen debut.
Baio has further appeared in various television programs as a guest star, several independent films, and starred on the Nickelodeon sitcom See Dad Run (2012–2015).
Baio was born in the Bensonhurst neighborhood of the Brooklyn borough of New York City, the son of Rose, a homemaker, and Mario Baio, who worked as his manager. He is of Italian descent.
In 1976, Baio played the title character Bugsy Malone in the children's gangster musical directed by Alan Parker, which also co-starred Jodie Foster. Baio and Foster later worked together again in the teen girl drama Foxes (1980), helmed by Adrian Lyne. When he was 16, Baio was cast as The Fonz's cousin Chachi Arcola on Happy Days. During his time on Happy Days, Baio earned two Emmy Award nominations, for his lead performances in the television movies Stoned (1981) and All the Kids Do It (1985). He won two Young Artist Awards during the Third Annual Youth in Film Awards (1980–1981) as Best Young Actor in a Television Special for Stoned and Best Young Comedian in Television or Motion Pictures for Happy Days. He also starred in the made-for-television youth drama specials The Boy Who Drank Too Much with Lance Kerwin and Senior Trip with Mickey Rooney.
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