Al Molinaro

Infobox actor


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name = Al Molinaro
birthname = Albert Molinaro
birthdate = birth date and age|1919|6|24
location = Kenosha, Wisconsin, U.S.
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yearsactive = 1954-1992
spouse = Sidney (? - Present)
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Al Molinaro (born June 24, 1919), is an actor in television and films, most notably as Al Delvecchio, the owner of Arnold's on "Happy Days" and its spin-off show "Joanie Loves Chachi", Murray the Cop on "The Odd Couple" television series, as well as starring in many commercials for On-Cor frozen dinners. He also starred in a short-lived 1982 situation comedy called "The Ugily Family", about an unsightly Italian family whose last name is constantly mispronounced as "ugly".

Molinaro was born in Kenosha, Wisconsin and was one of ten children in his family. His love of his hometown has long been evident, and was quoted as saying about it, "I love that town; I love it. If it wasn't that I left it for show business, I'd still be there today."

Al also appeared in Weezer's music video for "Buddy Holly", which was set in Arnold's diner. He introduces the band as "Kenosha, Wisconsin's own Weezer".

In 1987, Molinaro and fellow "Happy Days" cast member Anson Williams opened a chain of diner restaurants called Big Al's. In 1992, the 73-year-old retired from acting.

As of 2004, Molinaro was planning to write a book about his childhood in Kenosha and his acting experiences. He did not appear in the 2005 "Happy Days Reunion" which aired on ABC.

Al Molinaro is married and has one son. He currently lives in Glendale, California, and is retired from acting.

External links

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* [http://www.on-cor.com/OnCor_comm.html On-Cor Communications page] - includes an Advertising history section.