Jimmy Baio

James Joseph Baio (born March 15, 1962) is an American former actor. 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.

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).

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.

Personal life

He was born in Brooklyn, New York. He is the cousin of actor Scott Baio and Vampire Weekend band member Chris Baio. He is also the cousin of Major League Baseball player Harrison Bader.

Filmography

References

Further reading

• Holmstrom, John. The Moving Picture Boy: An International Encyclopaedia from 1895 to 1995, Norwich, Michael Russell, 1996, p. 336.
• Dye, David Child and Youth Actors: Filmography of Their Entire Careers, 1914-1985. Jefferson, NC: McFarland & Co., 1988, p. 9.

External links

• Jimmy Baio at IMDb
• Jimmy Baio at AllMovie

1. Scott Baio
2. Chris Baio
3. Soap (TV series)
4. The Bad News Bears in Breaking Training
5. Playing for Keeps (1986 film)
6. Baio (surname)
7. List of Soap characters
8. Billy Crystal
9. Ellen Travolta
10. Peter Frechette
11. Ted Wass
12. Charles in Charge
13. Joe and Sons
14. Matt Houston
15. The Bad News Bears (franchise)
16. Freeman (TV pilot)
17. The Facts of Life (TV series)
18. List of American films of 1977
19. Matlock season 1
20. List of Soap episodes