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Joe Regalbuto Biography

Birth Place:
New York, New York, United States
Profession
Actor, director

Fast Facts

  • Played Little League baseball
  • Was the class clown in high school
  • His father wanted him to be a lawyer or a banker so he would get a pension
  • In 1991, founded Pesto Productions Inc
  • Directed many episodes of the series Murphy Brown, which he also starred in
  • Has played the character of Frank Fontana in Murphy Brown, Ink and Family Guy
  • Was a spokesman for DirecTV

Awards

  • 1994Screen Actors Guild Awards-Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy Series: nominated
  • 1994Screen Actors Guild Awards-Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy Series: nominated
  • 1989Emmy-Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series: nominated
  • 1989Emmy-Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series: nominated

Relationships

  • Gina -- Daughter
  • Mike -- Son
  • Nick -- Son
  • Rosemary Regalbuto -- Wife