Scott Baio

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Biography

Scott Vincent James Baio was born on September 22, 1960 in Brooklyn, New York. He was the third child of Mario and Rose Baio, who had emigrated from Italy. At the young age of nine, Scott decided that he wanted to be an actor. Soon after, his parents took him on interviews and he was able to land in small roles in commercials. His first real taste of success occurred in 1976 when he beat out 2,000 other child actors for the starring role in the child gangster film _Bugsy Malone , was pregnant with his first child. On November 2, 2007, she gave birth to a baby girl, Bailey Deluca.

  • Primary profession
  • Actor·director·producer
  • Country
  • United States
  • Nationality
  • American
  • Gender
  • Male
  • Birth date
  • 22 September 1961
  • Place of birth
  • Bensonhurst· Brooklyn
  • Education
  • Xaverian High School
  • Member of
  • Republican Party

Music

Movies

TV

Books

Trivia

In the fall of 1998, he starred in a sitcom called "Rewind" which had been picked up by FOX. However, the network canceled the series before a single episode made it to air.

(18 December 1997) A rumor circulated that he had been killed in a car crash. It was never determined how the rumor started, but it turned out that Baio hadnt even been in an accident, much less gotten killed in one.

Cousin of actors Jimmy Baio and Joey Baio. Brother of actor Steven Baio.

Inducted into The Man Show Hall of Fame for his reputation of dating women such as Brooke Shields and Pamela Anderson.

Attended Xaverian High School, in Bay Ridge, Brooklyn, New York.

Ranked #16 in TV Guides list of "TVs 25 Greatest Teen Idols" (23 January 2005 issue).

Is a first-generation American. His parents, Mario and Rose Baio, both emigrated to the United States from Italy.

Attended Saint Bernadette Elementary School in Dyker Heights, Brooklyn, New York.

Was engaged to graduate student Janette Jonasson as of July 18, 2001, but has since broken off the engagement.

Daughter Bailey Deluca born November 2, 2007, weighing 5 pounds, 10 ounces. She arrived 5 weeks early. Mother is Renee Baio.

Is a Registered republican. In 2004, he attended former President Ronald Reagan s funeral at the Reagan Library in Simi Valley, California.

Ranked #18 on VH1s 100 Greatest Teen Stars.

Made his directorial debut on his sitcom "Charles in Charge" , where he directed many episodes, credited under his full name Scott Vincent Baio.

He is currently working on developing a new sitcom for Nick at Nite (June 2011).

Has co-starred with Jodie Foster in the films Bugsy Malone and Foxes .

Stepfather of Kalyn LaNae Sloan.

The 26 May 1982 issue of Variety, in the "Film Production Chart" section, lists an independent movie called Hi-Jinx that started filming 24 May 1982 starring Scott Baio, Leif Garrett. Producer was David Gil, director James Komak, script Barry Roberts & Allen Stone. The film was evidently never released.

Left his role on "Diagnosis Murder" at the end of the second season, to look for other projects, he was replaced by Charlie Schlatter , who stayed with his role until the series cancelation.

Credits Tom Bosley as his favorite acting mentor/best friend.

Best known by the public for his role as Chachi Arcola on "Happy Days" , and starring roles as the title character in "Charles in Charge" and as David Hobbs in "See Dad Run" .

His acting mentor was the late Tom Bosley.

Endorsed Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney during Romneys 2012 presidential campaign.

Endorsed Republican presidential candidate Donald J. Trump during Trumps 2016 presidential campaign, and spoke at the opening night of the 2016 Republican National Convention in support of Trump.

Quotes

One of my favorite things to do is play golf at Braemar Country Club.

Life is too short no matter what party you are with.

I am not a spiritual guy, but all of a sudden I felt the need to really,feel things.

I regret losing certain women, but it was always my fault.

Tom Bosley may have passed, but through that part and that character, a,part of him will live on forever.

My parents were married 53 years, good and bad. Can I do that? Probably,not. But I really hope I can.

This was my movie, and it was a lot of character, a lot of business,and a lot of getting in and finding stuff. We had fun playing hockey,with the state champions of Wisconsin, who were great guys. No funny,stories, really. It was just a very good time and a very good,experience for me.

People were fun. We shot it all over L. A.

which is always fun to do,and it was just great. What was most fun for me was all the effects.

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