Scott Baio
Biography
Scott Vincent James Baio is an American actor born on September 22, 1960, in Brooklyn, New York City, New York, United States. He is known for his acting work with eighty-three known credits listed in his biographical profile. His notable television roles include Chachi Arcola on the sitcom Happy Days and its spin-off Joanie Loves Chachi, as well as playing the title character on the sitcom Charles in Charge.
Career overview
Scott Vincent James Baio is an American actor born in Brooklyn, New York City, New York, on September 22, 1960. He has accumulated 83 known credits within the film and television industry, working in the acting field.
He is best known for his television roles portraying Chachi Arcola on the sitcom Happy Days and its spin off series Joanie Loves Chachi. In addition to those well known parts, he also played the title character on the television sitcom Charles in Charge.
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89 titles- A Line of Fire (2025) as Bron
- God's Not Dead: In God We Trust (2024) as John Wesley
- Trail Blazers (2022) as Ezekiel
- Courting Mom and Dad (2021) as Brent Lambert
- The Late Show with Stephen Colbert (2015) as Self (archive footage)
- Late Night with Seth Meyers (2014) as Self (archive footage)
- A Fairly Odd Summer (2014) as Foop
- Sam & Cat (2013) as Officer Kelvin
- See Dad Run (2012) as David Hobbs
- Found Footage Festival Volume 6: Live in Chicago (2012) as Self (archive footage)
- Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen (2009) as Self - Guest
- Celebrity Ghost Stories (2009) as Self
- Clarkworld (2009) as Self
- Shatner's Raw Nerve (2008) as Self
- Scott Baio Is 46...and Pregnant (2008)
- Finish Line (2008) as Frank Chase
- Britain's Got More Talent (2007) as Self
- Scott Baio Is 45...and Single (2007)
- Cursed (2005) as Scott Baio
- Greatest Ever Screen Chases (2005)
- Superbabies: Baby Geniuses 2 (2004) as Stan Bobbins
- Jimmy Kimmel Live! (2003) as Self - Guest
- Arrested Development (2003) as Bob Loblaw
- The Ellen DeGeneres Show (2003) as Self
- Dumb Luck (2003) as Steve Hitchcock
- Face Value (2001) as Barry Rengler
- The Bread, My Sweet (2001) as Dominic
- Very Mean Men (2000) as Paulie Minetti
- Very Mean Men (2000) Associate Producer
- Bar Hopping (2000) as Damian
- Der Detonator (1998) as Zack Ramses
- Guys Like Us (1998) Director
- Veronica's Closet (1997) as Kevin
- The Jamie Foxx Show (1996) Director
- Malcolm & Eddie (1996) Director
- Nick Freno: Licensed Teacher (1996) Director
- The Wayans Bros. (1995) Director
- Can't Hurry Love (1995) as Matt
- Kirk (1995) Director
- Mixed Blessings (1995) as Charlie Winwood
- Touched by an Angel (1994) as Det. Frank McCovey
- The Nanny (1993) as Frankie Cresitelli
- Diagnosis: Murder (1993) as Jack Stewart
- Jack's Place (1992)
- Shaky Ground (1992) Director
- Harry and the Hendersons (1991) Director
- Perry Mason: The Case of the Fatal Fashion (1991) as Asst. D.A. Peter Whelan
- Baby Talk (1991) as James Halbrook
- The Family Man (1990) Director
- The New Lassie (1989) Director
- LIVE with Kelly and Mark (1988)
- Full House (1987) as Pete Bianco
- The Truth About Alex (1987) as Brad Stevens
- I Love N.Y. (1987) as Mario Cotone
- Alice in Wonderland (1985) as Pat
- Night of 100 Stars II (1985) as Self
- Charles in Charge (1984) as Charles
- Charles in Charge (1984) Director
- All The Kids Do It (1984) as Buddy Elder
- The CBS Saturday Morning Preview Special (1983)
- Battle of the Video Games (1983) as Self
- Hotel (1982) as Nick Tomasino
- Zapped! (1982) as Barney Springboro
- Joanie Loves Chachi (1982) as Chachi Arcola
- Magic with the Stars (1982) as Self
- Lily for President? (1982) as Actor
- Gemini (1982) as Francis Geminiani
- Here's Boomer (1981)
- Senior Trip (1981) as Roger Ellis
- Goodtime Girls (1980)
- Foxes (1980) as Brad
- The Boy Who Drank Too Much (1980) as Buff Saunders
- Stoned (1980) as Jack Melon
- Skatetown, U.S.A. (1979) as Richie
- Sitcom: The Adventures of Garry Marshall (1979) as Self
- The Runaways (1978)
- Who's Watching the Kids? (1978)
- The Bay City Rollers Meet the Saturday Superstars (1978) as Self
- No Prince for My Cinderella (1978) as Tommy
- The Love Boat (1977) as Graham Prickrel
- Blansky's Beauties (1977) as Anthony DeLuca
- Battle of the Network Stars (1976)
- Bugsy Malone (1976) as Bugsy Malone
- Happy Days (1974) as Chachi
- Happy Days (1974) as Chachi Arcola
- The Mike Douglas Show (1961) as Self
- The Mike Douglas Show (1961) as Self - Co-Host
- Golden Globe Awards (1944) as Self
- Before They Were Stars
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Scott Baio best known for?
Scott Baio is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including A Line of Fire (2025), The Late Show with Stephen Colbert (2015), Late Night with Seth Meyers (2014), Sam & Cat (2013).
When and where was Scott Baio born?
Scott Baio was born on September 22, 1960 in Brooklyn, New York City, New York, USA.
How many credits does Scott Baio have?
Scott Baio has accumulated over 89 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1944 to 2025.
What is Scott Baio's background in cinema and television?
Scott Vincent James Baio is an American actor born on September 22, 1960, in Brooklyn, New York City, New York, United States. He is known for his acting work with eighty-three known credits listed in his biographical profile. His notable television roles include Chachi Arcola on the sitcom Happy Days and its spin-off ...