Art Metrano Biography (1937?-)

Born September 22, 1937 (one source says 1936), in Brooklyn, NY; son of AronHarry and Rebecca (maiden name, Russo) Metrano; married Rebecca Chute; children: Howard, Roxanne Elena, Harry, Zoe Bella. Addresses: Office: 9229 Sunset Boulevard, Ste. 520, Los Angeles, CA 90069.; Agent: Rodney Sheldon Management, 4000 Warner Boulevard, Producers 6 Suite 3, Burbank, CA 90105.

Nationality: American
Gender: Male
Occupation: Actor, comedian, playwright
Birth Details: September 22, 1937?; Brooklyn, New York, United States

Famous Works

CREDITS
Stage Appearances
Awake & Sing, Rapport Theatre, 1974
Death and Life of Jesse James, Mark Taper Forum, Los Angeles, 1979
Fatty, Tiffany Theatre, Los Angeles, 1985
(London debut) Light up the Sky, Globe Theatre, 1987
The Amazing Metrano, Union Square Theatre, New York City, 1996
Also made Broadway debut in Desire under the Elms; appeared in Twice Blessed, a one-man play.
Film Appearances
Truck driver, Rocket Attack, U.S.A., Joseph Brenner, 1961
(As Arthur Metrano) Max, They Shoot Horses, Don't They, Warner Brothers, 1969
Delivery man, Norma, Emco, 1970
Malcolm, Eden Landing cop, They Only Kill Their Masters, Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer, 1972
Entertainer, The Heartbreak Kid, Twentieth Century-Fox, 1972
Jay David Swooze, The All-American Boy, Warner Brothers, 1973
Mario Burtoli, Slaughter's Big Rip-Off (also known as Slaughter2), 1973
Mario, Warhead (also known as Prisoner in the Middle), Worldvision, 1974
Lassiter, Dirty O'Neil, Astral, 1974
TV color man, The Strongest Man in the World, Buena Vista, 1975
The chief killer, Evil in the Deep (also known as The Treasureof Jamaica Reef and Treasure of the Jamaica Deep), Astral, 1976
The Choirboys, Universal, 1977
Gordon Baum/Pinky Schwab, Matilda, American International, 1978
Kincella, Seven, 1979
Tony Turino, Cheaper to Keep Her, 1980
Gas station attendant, How to Beat the High Cost of Living, Filmways, 1980
Joey, Going Ape!, Paramount, 1981
Leonardo da Vinci, History of the World: Part I (also known as Mel Brooks' History of the World: Part I), Twentieth Century-Fox, 1981
Birnbaum, Breathless (also known as A bout de souffle Made in USA), Orion, 1983
Troy, Teachers, Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer/United Artists, 1984
Tiger, Tiger--Fruehling in Wien (also known as Springtime in Vienna), 1984
Lieutenant Mauser, Police Academy 2: Their First Assignment, Warner Bros., 1985
Matthew, Malibu Express, 1985
Commandant Mauser, Police Academy 3: Back in Training, Warner Bros., 1986
Agent K 712, Gummibaerchen kuesst man nicht (also known as RealMen Don't Eat Gummi Bears), Starlight, 1989
Vic, Beverly Hills Bodysnatchers, Shapiro-Glickenhaus, 1989
Guard at desk, Toys, Fox Video, 1992
Dr. Steinberg, How Stella Got Her Groove Back, Twentieth Century-Fox, 1998
Homeless man, Good Advice, Family Room, 2001
Television Appearances
Series
The Tim Conway Comedy Hour, 1970
Nick Marr, The Chicago Teddy Bears, CBS, 1971
Detective Rod Pena, Amy Prentiss, NBC, 1974
Benjy, Movin' On, NBC, 1974-1976
Tom, Loves Me, Loves Me Not, CBS, 1977
Voice of Spike, Fred and Barney Meet the Thing, NBC, 1979
Voice of Spike, Fred and Barney Meet the Shmoo, NBC, 1979
Uncle Rico, Joanie Loves Chachi, ABC, 1982-1983
Lieutenant Iverson, Tough Cookies, CBS, 1986
Episodic
Assistant trash collector, "Samantha' Wedding Present," Bewitched,ABC, 1968
(As Arthur M. Metrano) Attendant, "You Can't Tell the Players without a Programmer," The Mod Squad, ABC, 1968
Buldozer driver, "Samantha Fights City Hall," Bewitched, ABC, 1968
Man in yard, "I Want to Be a Butterfly," Bewitched, ABC, 1968
Burt Blake, "In Search of an Artist," Ironside, NBC, 1969

Tom, "Death Run," Mannix, CBS, 1969
"The Candidates," The Outcasts, ABC, 1969
Ralph Davis, "And Something Makes Four," Bewitched, ABC, 1969
Will Davis, "Log 142: As High as You Are," Adam-12, NBC, 1969
Mike Young, "A Partridge by Any Other Name," The Partridge Family,ABC, 1970
Chick, "Serena Stops the Show," Bewitched, ABC, 1970
Used car salesman, "Nanny on Wheels," Nanny and the Professor, ABC, 1970
Leroy Gaskell, "Caution, Easter Bunny Crossing," Bonanza, NBC, 1970
"Love and the Woman in White," Love, American Style, ABC, 1972
Mike Tomaso, "One for the Morgue," Kojak, CBS, 1973
"Love and the Awkward Age," Love, American Style, ABC, 1973
Henry "Studs" Spake, "Chopper," Kolchak: The Night Stalker, ABC, 1975
Corey, "The Mansion," Baretta, ABC, 1975
Detective Mike Lovatelli, "The Social Worker," Barney Miller, ABC,1975
Jake, "Open City," Police Story, NBC, 1976
Amboy, "Nightlight," Starsky and Hutch, ABC, 1976
Monkey, "Monkey Is Back," The Streets of San Francisco, ABC, 1977
Joe Lazzari, "Hard Rock Brown," Police Story, NBC, 1977
Pulaski, "The Runaways," Baretta, ABC, 1977
"Guns and Brothers," Baretta, ABC, 1977
Mr. Blue, "Angels in Paradise," Charlie's Angels, ABC, 1977
Officer Pulaski, "The Sky Is Falling," Baretta, ABC, 1977
Robber, "Super Bowl Sunday," All in the Family, CBS, 1978
Charlie, "Stop the Presses," The Incredible Hulk, CBS, 1978
"Skateboard Whiz," Wonder Woman, CBS, 1978
Walter Preston, "Bonus Baby," The White Shadow, CBS, 1978
"The Stalking Man," Kaz, CBS, 1979
"Trust Me," Benson, ABC, 1979
Ted Jeffrey, "Changes," WKRP in Cincinnati, CBS, 1982
"X-22: Part 1," Matt Houston, ABC, 1982
Nick, "Winnings," Masquerade, ABC, 1984
Lenny the Loop, "Take Me Out to the Ball Game," Punky Brewster, NBC, 1984
Leo McGurty, "Transitions," Hotel, ABC, 1984
Nick Gretsch, "Uncle Buckle-Up," The A-Team, NBC, 1985
Al, "Falling from Grace," Hill Street Blues, NBC, 1986
"Blu Flu," 21 Jump Street, Fox, 1989
Art, "Honey, I Shrunk Laverne," Empty Nest, NBC, 1990
Bert Nadell, "Little Man with a Big Reputation," Hunter, NBC, 1991
"Badfellas," L.A. Law, NBC, 1991
Judge, "Ebbtide VI: The Wrath of Stan," The Golden Girls, NBC, 1992
"From Here to Paternity," L.A. Law, NBC, 1992
Mr. Warner, "Slime and Punishment," Nurses, NBC, 1992
"Zo Long," L.A. Law, NBC, 1992
Judge Richard Fiorello, "Parent Trap," L.A. Law, NBC, 1993
Elevator repairman, "Aunt Verne Knows Best," Empty Nest, NBC, 1993
"Jumping Off the Wagon," The John Larroquette Show, NBC, 1993
Kurt Fielding, "T. K. O.," Silk Stalkings, USA Network, 1994
Reporter #1, "A Head in the Polls," Herman's Head, Fox, 1994
Judge Elijah Horn, "Verdicts," Chicago Hope, CBS, 1997
Justice of the Peace, "You Win Some, You Lose Some," Party of Five, Fox, 1997
"Inside Straight," Pacific Blue, USA Network, 1997
"Bloodlust," Profiler, NBC, 1998
Driver, "What If ... ," Party of Five, Fox, 2000
Teddy Caruso, "Vigilante," The District, CBS, 2001
Also appeared in Hearts Are Wild, CBS; as guest, Mike Douglas Show, syndicated; Merv Griffin Show, syndicated.
Miniseries
Meurice Cartwright, "The Storm," Centennial, NBC, 1979
Movies
Joe, In Name Only, ABC, 1969
Longshoreman, Steambath, 1973
Julius Merano, Brink's: The Great Bank Robbery, CBS, 1976
A Cry for Love, NBC, 1980
Judge, Murder in Mind, 1997
Specials
The Soupy Sales Show, CBS, 1970
Super Comedy Bowl 1, CBS, 1971
`Big' Nick Marr, The Chicago Teddy Bears, CBS, 1971
Voice of Abe, No Man's Land, 1981
Pilots
Barker, Then Came Bronson, ABC, 1969
Beito, Flo's Place, NBC, 1976
Mr. Tillman, Rise and Shine, CBS, 1981
WRITINGS
Stage Plays
The Chicken and the Cheerleader, 1981
AMAM, 1984
Sultans of Style, 1985
Army Brats, 1986
(With Cynthia Lee) Twice Blessed, 1991
The Amazing Metrano, produced at Union Square Theatre, New York City, 1996

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