About Joe Regalbuto
Joe Regalbuto (born August 24, 1949) is an American actor and director. He is known for his role as Frank Fontana on the CBS television sitcom Murphy Brown, which earned him a Primetime Emmy Award nomination in 1989. == Early life == Regalbuto, who is of Italian heritage, was born in Brooklyn and graduated from New Milford High School in New Milford, New Jersey, in 1967. In 1969, he was drafted for military service, but successfully applied for conscientious objector status, and served alternate service New York University Medical Center. == Career == After some bits and guest appearances, he had his first major role as attorney Elliot Streeter in the acclaimed but short-lived legal sitcom The Associates, which aired from 1979-80. In 1982, Joe Regalbuto played a supporting role in the critically acclaimed film Missing, as well as the role of Darius in the cult sci-fi/fantasy movie The Sword and the Sorcerer, and, on television, the recurring role of Kalnik the evil alien in three episodes of Mork & Mindy. In 1983, he appeared in the comedy series Ace Crawford, Private Eye alongside Tim Conway. He starred as Ace Crawford's accountant Toomey. He starred in the CBS series Knots Landing in the 1984–1985 and 1985–1986 seasons as Harry Fisher, a man who takes possession of the Ewing twins illegally, which centered on the Black Market storyline. In 1984, he appeared in the TV movie Invitation to Hell, directed by Wes Craven.
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