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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