Al Molinaro
Albert Francis "Al" Molinaro (June 24, 1919 – October 30, 2015) was an American television and movie actor, who is mostly known as Al Delvecchio, the owner of Arnold's on Happy Days and its spin-off show Joanie Loves Chachi.[1]
Al Molinaro | |
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 Molinaro as Murray the Cop in The Odd Couple, January 1974. | |
| Born | Albert Francis Molinaro June 24, 1919 |
| Died | October 30, 2015 (aged 96) Glendale, California, U.S. |
| Nationality | American |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 1954–1992 |
| Known for | Al Delvecchio on Happy Days |
| Spouse(s) | Sidney Molinaro (? – ?), Betty Farrell (1981 – present) |
| Children | With Sidney: Michael Molinaro |
He is also known for his roles in The Odd Couple television series, as well as starring in commercials for On-Cor frozen dinners. He also starred in a 1982 comedy The Ugily Family. Molinaro retired from acting in 1992.
Personal life
Molinaro was born in Kenosha, Wisconsin on June 24, 1919 to an Italian family. Molinaro was married to Sidney Molinaro until they divorced. He has been married to Betty Farrell since 1981. With Sidney he has a son Michael Molinaro.
Molinaro died in Glendale, California from a gallbladder infection, aged 96.[2]
Movies
- Freaky Friday (1976)
- The Great American Traffic Jam (1980)
Television
- Get Smart (1969 – 1970)
- The Odd Couple (1970 – 1975)
- Happy Days (1976 – 1982)
- Joanie Loves Chachi (1982 – 1983)
- The Ugily Family (1982)
- The Family Man (1990 – 1991)
Al Molinaro Media
Molinaro as Father Anthony Delvecchio, the twin brother of Al Delvecchio on Happy Days, performing Fonzie's baptism in 1977
References
- ↑ Brant, Marley (2006-10-01). Happier Days: Paramount Television's Classic Sitcoms, 1974-1984. Random House Digital, Inc. pp. 43–. ISBN 9780823089338. Retrieved 13 July 2012.
- ↑ "Al Molinaro, actor from Kenosha,' dies at 96". Archived from the original on 2015-10-31. Retrieved 2015-10-31.
Other websites
Media related to Al Molinaro at Wikimedia Commons- Al Molinaro on IMDb
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