James Komack (3 August, 1924 - 24 December, 1997), was a prolific US actor, writer and producer. Komack was the guiding force behind such television hits as "The Courtship of Eddie's Father", in which he also appeared as Norman Tinker, "Chico and the Man", and "Welcome Back, Kotter". Komack is credited with discovering and launching the careers of John Travolta and Freddie Prinze. Wikipedia
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A native of New York, Komack started out as a stage and television actor after gaining experience as a standup comedian and musician in the 1950s. His most notable stage role was that of Rocky in the first production of {+Damn Yankees}, a role he would r videodetective.com/actordetails.aspx?actor=James+Komack
