Peter Scolari

Peter Scolari (born September 12, 1954 in New Rochelle, New York) is an American television, film and stage actor who was seen early in his career in the television program Bosom Buddies (1980 - 1982) and later in ' (1997 - 2000).

Biography

Scolari's boyhood dream was to be a professional baseball player but he seriously injured his elbow and was unable to play. His first acting role was in his high school production of How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying.

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His most critically acclaimed role was playing Michael Harris (1984 - 1990) in the series Newhart (1982 - 1990). Scolari was nominated for an Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series in 1987, 1988 and 1989 for the role.

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1984 - 1990 - Newhart - 1982 - Emmy Award - 1987 - 1988 - 1989

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Scolari has married twice. First to Debra Steagal in 1986. They divorced in 1996. He married actress Cathy Trien on October 12, 1998 and the couple has two children.

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1986 - 1996 - October 12 - 1998

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