Was nearly cast as "Sam Malone" in the TV show "Cheers" (1982); the role went to Ted Danson instead. Taught Social Studies in Youngstown before acting. Expected "Married with Children" (1987) to be canceled within the first 6 episodes. Was considered for the role of patriarch "Steven Keaton" in "Family Ties" (1982); the role went to Michael Gross instead. He graduated from Ursuline High School Often plays cops on TV shows or movies. On an episode of "M imdb
Was nearly cast as "Sam Malone" in the TV show "Cheers" (1982); the role went to Ted Danson instead. Taught Social Studies in Youngstown before acting. Expected "Married with Children" (1987) to be canceled within the first 6 episodes. Was considered for www.imdb.com/name/nm0642145/