- In 1987, he and fellow Happy Days (1974) cast member Anson Williams opened a chain of diners in the Midwestern United States, called Big Al's after his lovable and long running Happy Days (1974) character.
- Died on Happy Days co-star Henry Winkler's 70th birthday.
- He was responsible for catapulting Robin Williams to stardom when he suggested Williams to play the alien character in the Happy Days episode, "My Favorite Orkan (1978).".
- His parents were Italian immigrants.
- As of 2002, semi-retired and living in Glendale, California, and writing a book of autobiographical short stories. No longer acting in movies, TV, or onstage, except the continuing series of commercials for Encore family-size frozen dinners.
- Father of one son.
- His boyhood home is 2417 53rd Street in Kenosha's "Old West Side" neighborhood.
- His remains were cremated at Grand View Memorial Park and Crematory in Glendale, California.
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