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James Joseph Baio (born March 15, 1962) is an American former actor.[1] He began acting on TV at the age of 13. Baio is best known for playing Billy Tate on Soap. His last role was in the 1996 film The Mirror Has Two Faces.

Jimmy Baio
Baio in 1977
Born
James Joseph Baio

(1962-03-15) March 15, 1962 (age 60)
Brooklyn, New York, U.S.
OccupationActor
Years active1975–1996
Cast of Soap (1977). Back row, L-R: Robert Urich, Ted Wass, Richard Mulligan, Robert Guillaume, Robert Mandan, Jimmy Baio, Diana Canova, Arthur Peterson Jr. Seated: Billy Crystal, Cathryn Damon, Katherine Helmond, Jennifer Salt.
Cast of Soap (1977). Back row, L-R: Robert Urich, Ted Wass, Richard Mulligan, Robert Guillaume, Robert Mandan, Jimmy Baio, Diana Canova, Arthur Peterson Jr. Seated: Billy Crystal, Cathryn Damon, Katherine Helmond, Jennifer Salt.

Career


Baio first appeared onscreen in 1975 at age 13. He made guest appearances on series such as The Facts of Life, Fantasy Island and The Love Boat, but his best known role was probably as Billy Tate on the comedy series Soap (1977–81).[2]

Baio's other credits include Matlock, Trapper John, M.D., Matt Houston, Too Close for Comfort and Family Feud. Baio, along with Susan Richardson, participated in the Junior Pyramid special of The $20,000 Pyramid in 1979. He also appeared in the comedy movie The Bad News Bears in Breaking Training (1977) as Carmen Ronzonni.[3]


Personal life


He was born in Brooklyn, New York. He is the cousin of actor Scott Baio[4] and Vampire Weekend band member Chris Baio. Jimmy is the uncle of New York Yankees outfielder Harrison Bader.


Filmography


Year Title Role Notes
1975Ellery QueenGraffiti ArtistEpisode: "Too Many Suspects"
1975–76Joe and SonsNick VitaleMain cast (12 episodes)
1976The Love BoatArnold MerrittTelevision film
1977The Bad News Bears in Breaking TrainingCarmen RonzonniFeature film
1977–81SoapBilly TateMain cast (63 episodes)
1978The Love BoatNormanEpisode: "Rocky/Julie's Dilemma/Who's Who?"
1979Fantasy IslandWillie CollinsEpisode: "Amusement Park/Rock Stars"
1981Fantasy IslandJimmy BlairEpisode: "The Lady and the Monster/The Last Cowboy"
1982The Facts of LifeBuzz RyanEpisodes: "The Academy", "The Big Fight"
1983Matt HoustonJeb HarmonEpisode: "The Yacht Club Murders"
1983Trapper John, M.D.JedEpisode: "South Side Story"
1983Too Close for ComfortFreddy GaribaldiEpisode: "Family Business"
1985BrassTony CovelloTelevision film
1986Playing for KeepsSteinbergFeature film
1987MatlockMark WilliamsEpisode: "The Rat Pack"
1991Kiss and Be KilledRobertFeature film
1996The Mirror Has Two FacesJimmy the WaiterFeature film

References


  1. "Jimmy Baio". Movies & TV Dept. The New York Times. Baseline & All Movie Guide. 2014. Archived from the original on 2014-06-06.
  2. The Complete Directory to Prime Time Network and Cable TV Shows, 1946-Present. Ballantine Books. 2003. ISBN 0-345-45542-8.
  3. Canby, Vincent (August 20, 1977). "The Bad News Bears in Breaking Training (1977) 'Bad News Bears' Make Comeback In an Effort to Go On to Japan". The New York Times.
  4. "Jimmy Baio". IMDb. Retrieved Dec 28, 2018.

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