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Scott Vincent Baio (born September 22, 1961, in Brooklyn, New York) is an American actor, best known for the roles of Chachi Arcola on Happy Days and Joanie Loves Chachi, Charles on Charles in Charge and Dr. Jack Stewart on Diagnosis: Murder. He is the cousin of actor Jimmy Baio.

Career

Baio is of Italian descent. In 1976, he played the title character Bugsy Malone in a cult film kiddie musical directed by Alan Parker that also co-starred Jodie Foster with whom he was reunited once again in the 1980 teen girl drama Foxes helmed by Adrian Lyne.

When he was 16 years old, Baio landed his most famous role as Fonzie's tough little cousin, Charles 'Chachi' Arcola, on the then already popular television show Happy Days. For his charismatic juvenile performance in the series, he received his first Young Artists Award as Best Young Comedian in Television or Motion Pictures, during the Third Annual Youth in Film Awards. In 1982 he starred in a spin-off of Happy Days entitled Joanie Loves Chachi, which lasted only one season. That same year, he appeared opposite future Charles in Charge co-star Willie Aames in the film Zapped!, the story of a boy who obtains telekinesis and uses it to "zap" the clothing off of attractive females.

Baio made his first album for RCA in 1982. The eponymous album featured such songs as "What was in that Kiss," "How Do You Talk to Girls," and "Wanted for Love." He recorded a second album, The Boys Are Out Tonight, for RCA in 1983. The album feaured songs such as "Some Girls," "She's Trouble," and "Fingerprints".

During his Happy Days run, Baio also became known as the star of after school specials such as The Boy Who Drank Too Much and Stoned, which earned him a second Young Artists Award as Best Young Actor in a Television Special. He also received two Emmy Award nominations, for Stoned in 1981 and for All The Kids Do It in 1985.

In 1984, after Happy Days ended, Baio starred as a male nanny on Charles in Charge, a show that remained on the air until 1990.

Since the end of Charles in Charge, Baio has appeared in various short-lived sitcoms, including Baby Talk (1991) and Rewind, which was picked up by the Fox network in 1998 but was canceled before any episodes aired.

Between 1992 and 1995, he played Dr. Jack Stewart in the successful Diagnosis: Murder franchise.

He also became a successful television director, working on a variety of programs, and worked for Thirty Second Films, a production firm specializing in TV commercials.

Baio also starred in the independent films Very Mean Men, Face to Face (a.k.a. Italian Ties), and The Bread, My Sweet (a.k.a. A Wedding For Bella).

Very Mean Men, a gangster comedy involving a mob war between two syndicate families, featured an ensemble cast headed by Matthew Modine, Ben Gazzara, Charles Durning, Burt Young, Louise Fletcher, and Martin Landau. Baio himself enacted the pivotal role of impetuous crime scion Paulie Minnetti, who unwittingly instigates the crime feud. He garnered this laudatory quote from Variety: "a career-reviving turn by Scott Baio with hair dyed blonde and sporting a white goatee."

Face to Face, a bittersweet comic drama, tells how three young men (played by Baio, Thomas Calabro, and Carlo Imperato) kidnap their emotionally-distant fathers (played by Dean Stockwell, Alex Rocco, and Joe Viterelli) for a weekend of male bonding. The movie won the Audience Prize for Best Comedy at the Marco Island Film Festival, the Silver Screen Accolade in the Reno Film Festival and the 10 Degrees Hotter Best Feature Award during the Valley Film Festival.

Baio also worked as a producer (with his older brother, Steven) on Very Mean Men and as a co-scriptwriter (with Jeffrey Gurian) on Face to Face.

The Bread, My Sweet, a gentle romance about love and cooking among Italian-Americans, collected multiple top accolades from the Santa Monica, Stony Brook, Marco Island, Houston Worldfest, and Iowa Hardacre Film Festivals. Baio won three Best Actor Awards for his lead performance as corporate raider/family baker Dominic Pyzola in The Bread, My Sweet from the Atlantic City, Kansas City Halfway to Hollywood and San Diego International Film Festivals.

Baio had a recurring role on Arrested Development for the Fox sitcom's third season in autumn 2005, playing the Bluth family's new lawyer, Bob Loblaw (so named because it sounds like "blah blah blah" when spoken). He took over the role of lawyer from his former Happy Days co-star Henry Winkler (Fonzie). Baio appeared in four memorable episodes of the cult show before it finally ended: "Forget Me Now," "Notapusy," "Mr. F," and "Making A Stand."

Personal

Baio is also famous for dating several very popular actresses over the years. Among them, his Joanie Loves Chachi co-star Erin Moran, Baywatch actresses Pamela Anderson, Erika Eleniak and Nicole Eggert (the latter co-starring with Baio on Charles In Charge prior to Baywatch); Natalie Raitano, Nicolette Sheridan, Brooke Shields, Denise Richards, and Heather Locklear. Baio twice was engaged to Anderson, but was called off both times. His success with women led to his induction into The Man Show Hall of Fame on July 21, 1999.

Unlike many of his fellow actors in Hollywood, Baio is a very conservative Republican. He was a member of Young Americans for Freedom. He was one of the famous guests in attendance at President Ronald Reagan's state funeral. The New York Daily News published Michelle Caruso's article "A Goodbye as the Sun Sets in the West" (dated June 12, 2004), which mentioned Baio, who had been seated near former U.K. Prime Minister and Baroness Margaret Thatcher: "Scott Baio, who played Chachi on the hit sitcom Happy Days, said: President Reagan made me feel proud to be an American. Today, I feel sadness."

Cultural references

More obscurely, Baio has become a recurring character in the online comic strip Goats.

In the first South Park episode, Cartman said he had a dream where Baio gave him pinkeye.

Two of Baio's TV roles were mentioned in the song "Hey Ladies" by the Beastie Boys.

Scott was also mentioned in an episode of Family Guy, when Peter says, "They call this the magic hour. The day's not quite gone, but the night's not quite here and somewhere, Scott Baio is plowing a woman he doesn't love."

There is a reference to Baio in an episode of the CBS sitcom Yes, Dear. Greg and Jimmy go clubbing, and they hear that Baio is inside the club performing magic tricks.

In a Season 1 episode of the Canadian TV hit show, Trailer Park Boys, while exercising his one-of-a-kind ability to talk his way out of yet another small crime (stealing auto parts), Ricky, Sunnyvale Trailer Park resident, ridicules one of the police officers present by calling him Chachi to which the irritated officer responds, "It's Officer Poole, not Chachi!"

There is also a reference in a song "You Gonna Eat Alla That?" by the band Here Come the Mummies: "Hey oh, hey oh...got your meat and two potatoes, hey oh, hey oh white and creamy like Scott Baio."

In the online game Kingdom of Loathing, there is an item called the Talisman of Baio. This item is obtained by fighting "The Baiowulf," a monster with the appearance of Baio as a werewolf.

There's a local Grindcore band in Denver named the Scott Baio Army.

On the Late Night with Conan O'Brien talk show, Conan O'Brien frequently references Baio as a nostalgic but now presumably obscure celebrity. He often follows such a reference with an a cappella rendition of the first lines of the theme song to Charles in Charge.

Christian punk band Relient K have a song named "Charles in Charge" on their self-titled 2000 album.

In an episode of the third season of NCIS (episode 6) Scott Baio is mentioned as making an appearance in a nearby mall.

Actor - filmography

• Van Stone: Tour of Duty (2006) (TV) .... Lt. Perry

• "Arrested Development" .... Bob Loblaw (4 episodes, 2005)
  • Making a Stand (2005) TV Episode .... Bob Loblaw
  • Mr. F (2005) TV Episode .... Bob Loblaw
  • Notapusy (2005) TV Episode .... Bob Loblaw
  • Forget Me Now (2005) TV Episode .... Bob Loblaw

• SuperBabies: Baby Geniuses 2 (2004) .... Stan Bobbins

• Face to Face (2001) .... Richie

• The Bread, My Sweet (2001) .... Dominic

• "Touched by an Angel" .... Frank (1 episode, 2001)
  • A Death in the Family (2001) TV Episode .... Frank

• Face Value (2001) .... Barry Rengler

• Dumb Luck (2001) .... Steve Hitchcock

• Very Mean Men (2000) .... Paulie Minetti

• "Veronica's Closet" .... Kevin (2 episodes, 2000)
  • Veronica's New Bookshelves (2000) TV Episode .... Kevin
  • Veronica's Candy Panties (2000) TV Episode .... Kevin

• Bar Hopping (2000) (TV) .... Damian

• Detonator (1998) .... Zack Ramses

• "The Nanny" .... Dr. Frankie Cresitelli (1 episode, 1998)
  • Rash to Judgment (1998) TV Episode .... Dr. Frankie Cresitelli

• "Rewind" (1997) TV Series .... Rob DiPaulo

• "Can't Hurry Love" .... Matt (2 episodes, 1996)
  • Valentine's Day Massacred (1996) TV Episode .... Matt
  • Between the Lines (1996) TV Episode .... Matt

• Mixed Blessings (1995) (TV) .... Charlie Winwood

• "Diagnosis Murder" .... Dr. Jack Stewart (39 episodes, 1993-1995)
  • Standing Eight Count (1995) TV Episode .... Dr. Jack Stewart
  • My Baby Is Out of This World (1995) TV Episode .... Dr. Jack Stewart
  • Death in the Daytime (1995) TV Episode .... Dr. Jack Stewart
  • Naked Babes (1995) TV Episode .... Dr. Jack Stewart
  • How to Murder Your Lawyer (1995) TV Episode .... Dr. Jack Stewart (34 more)

• Perry Mason: The Case of the Fatal Fashion (1991) (TV) .... Asst. D.A. Peter Whelan

• "Baby Talk" (1991) TV Series .... James Halbrook (unknown episodes)

• "Full House" .... Pete Bianco (1 episode, 1989)
  • Dr. Dare Rides Again (1989) TV Episode .... Pete Bianco

• "Out of This World" .... Prince Cornelius (1 episode, 1988)
  • Princess Evie (1988) TV Episode .... Prince Cornelius

• "My Two Dads" .... Scott Cameo (1 episode, 1988)
  • She'll Get Over It (1988) TV Episode .... Scott Cameo

• I Love N.Y. (1987) .... Mario Cotone

• "Charles in Charge" .... Charles (5 episodes, 1984-1990)
  • Amityville (1987) TV Episode .... Charles
  • Her Brother's Keeper (1987) TV Episode .... Charles
  • Meet Grandpa (1985) TV Episode .... Charles
  • Extracurricular Activity (1984) TV Episode .... Charles
  • Pilot (1984) TV Episode .... Charles

• The Truth About Alex (1986) (TV) .... Brad Stevens

• Alice in Wonderland (1985) (TV) .... Pat (The Guinea Pig)

• "The Fall Guy" .... Merrick Thorson (1 episode, 1985)
  • Femme Fatale (1985) TV Episode .... Merrick Thorson

• "Happy Days" .... Charles 'Chachi' Arcola / ... (7 episodes, 1977-1984)
  • Fonzie's Spots (1984) TV Episode .... Charles 'Chachi' Arcola
  • Babysitting (1983) TV Episode .... Charles 'Chachi' Arcola
  • Life Is More Important Than Show Business (1983) TV Episode .... Charles 'Chachi' Arcola
  • Southern Crossing (1982) TV Episode .... Charles 'Chachi' Arcola
  • The Other Guy (1981) TV Episode .... Charles 'Chachi' Arcola (2 more)

• All the Kids Do It (1984) (TV) .... Buddy Elder

• "Hotel" .... Nick Tomasino (1 episode, 1983)
  • Faith, Hope & Charity (1983) TV Episode .... Nick Tomasino

• "Joanie Loves Chachi" .... Charles 'Chachi' Arcola (1 episode, 1982)
  • Joanie's Roommate (1982) TV Episode .... Charles 'Chachi' Arcola

• Zapped! (1982) .... Barney Springboro

• Senior Trip (1981) (TV) .... Roger Ellis

• Stoned (1980) (TV) .... Jack Melon

• Foxes (1980) .... Brad

• The Boy Who Drank Too Much (1980) (TV) .... Buff Saunders

• Skatetown, U.S.A. (1979) .... Richie

• "Fantasy Island" .... Rob 'Robbie' Collins (1 episode, 1979)
  • Amusement Park/Rock Stars (1979) TV Episode .... Rob 'Robbie' Collins

• "Who's Watching the Kids" (1978) TV Series .... Frankie 'the Fox' Vitola (unknown episodes)

• "The Runaways" .... Tommy (1 episode, 1978)
  • Episode #1.1 (1978) TV Episode .... Tommy

• "Blansky's Beauties" (1977) TV Series .... Anthony DeLuca (unknown episodes, 1977)

• "The Love Boat" .... Graham (1 episode, 1977)
  • Ex Plus Y/Graham and Kelly/Goldenagers (1977) TV Episode .... Graham

• Bugsy Malone (1976) .... Bugsy Malone

• Luke Was There (1976) (TV) .... Julius

Director - filmography

• "The Parkers" (1999) TV Series (as Scott Vincent Baio)

• "Guys Like Us" (1998) TV Series

• "Nick Freno: Licensed Teacher" (1996) TV Series

• "Kirk" (1995) TV Series

• "Unhappily Ever After" (1995) TV Series

• "The Wayans Bros." (1995) TV Series

• "Harry and the Hendersons" (1991) TV Series

• "The New Lassie" (1989) TV Series (as Scott Vincent Baio)

• "Out of This World" (1987) TV Series

• "Charles in Charge" (1984) TV Series

Writer - filmography

• Face to Face (2001)

Producer - filmography

• Very Mean Men (2000) (associate producer)

Self - filmography

• "Let's Kill Scott Baio" (announced) .... Himself (1 episode, 2006)
  • Pilot (2006) TV Episode .... Himself

• "The Girls Next Door" .... Himself (1 episode, 2006)
  • Happy Birthday, Hef (2006) TV Episode (uncredited) .... Himself

• "E! True Hollywood Story" .... Himself (1 episode, 2006)
  • Charles in Charge (2006) TV Episode .... Himself

• The 100 Greatest Family Films (2005) (TV) .... Himself

• "TV Land's Top Ten" .... Himself (4 episodes, 2005)
  • Sexiest Men (2005) TV Episode .... Himself
  • Greatest TV Romances (2005) TV Episode .... Himself
  • Small Screen, Big Stars (2005) TV Episode .... Himself
  • Perfect 10's the Women (2005) TV Episode .... Himself

• Behind the Fangs: The Making of 'Cursed' (2005) .... Himself

• Cursed (2005) .... Himself

• Happy Days: 30th Anniversary Reunion (2005) (TV) .... Himself

• "Jimmy Kimmel Live" .... Himself (1 episode, 2004)
  • Episode dated 24 August 2004 (2004) TV Episode .... Himself

• "Live with Regis and Kathie Lee" .... Himself (1 episode, 2004)
  • Episode dated 17 August 2004 (2004) TV Episode .... Himself

• "After They Were Famous" .... Himself (1 episode, 2003)
  • Bugsy Malone (2003) TV Episode .... Himself

• The 100 Greatest Musicals (2003) (TV) .... Himself

• Frank McKlusky, C.I. (2002) (V) .... Himself

• TVography: Happy Days (2001) (TV) .... Himself

• Playboy: The Party Continues (2000) (TV) .... Himself

• "Celebrity Profile" .... Himself (1 episode, 2000)
  • Scott Baio (2000) TV Episode .... Himself

• Entertainment Tonight Presents: Happy Days - Secrets (1999) (TV) .... Himself

• "Before They Were Stars" (1996) TV Series .... Host (unknown episodes)

• "Howard Stern" .... Himself (1 episode, 1994)
  • Episode dated 7 November 1994 (1994) TV Episode .... Himself

• Circus of the Stars Goes to Disneyland (1994) (TV) .... Ringmaster

• Happy Days Reunion Special (1992) (TV) .... Himself

• Celebrity Double Dare (1987) (TV) .... Himself

• Night of 100 Stars II (1985) (TV) .... Himself

• Battle of the Network Stars XVI (1984) (TV) .... Himself

• "Star Search" .... Himself - Acting Partner (1 episode, 1983)
  • Episode #1.8 (1983) TV Episode .... Himself - Acting Partner

• Battle of the Network Stars XIV (1983) (TV) .... Himself (ABC Team contestant)

• Circus of the Stars #7 (1982) (TV) .... Himself - Co-ringmaster

• "Top 40 Videos" (1982) TV Series .... Host

• Lily for President? (1982) (TV)

• The 39th Annual Golden Globe Awards (1982) (TV) .... Himself

• Magic with the Stars (1982) (TV) .... Himself

• Battle of the Network Stars XI (1981) (TV) .... Himself - ABC Team Captain

• Battle of the Network Stars X (1981) (TV) .... Himself (ABC Team)

• Circus of the Stars #5 (1980) (TV) .... Performer

• Battle of the Network Stars IX (1980) (TV) .... Himself (ABC Team)

• Battle of the Network Stars VIII (1980) (TV) .... Himself (ABC Team contestant)

• Battle of the Network Stars VI (1979) (TV) .... Himself (ABC Team)

Archive Footage

• "100 Greatest Teen Stars" (2006) (mini) .... Teen Star nº 18

• "Love Chain"

• • Pamela Anderson (????) TV Episode .... Himself

External links

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