Scott Colomby (born September 19, 1952) is an American film, television, and stage actor, best known for his roles in Caddyshack (1980) and Porky's (1982).
Scott Colomby | |
|---|---|
| Born | September 19, 1952 Brooklyn, New York, U.S. |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 1965–present |
| Father | Harry Colomby |
Life and career
editColomby was born in Brooklyn, New York on September 19, 1952. His father, Harry, was a jazz agent, manager, and school teacher[1] and his mother, Lee, is a stage actress. While Scott was in grade school, his family moved from Brooklyn to Los Angeles. Colomby attended Beverly Hills High School and graduated in 1970. He attended classes for theatre arts at the Immaculate Heart school, where he enjoyed classic readings and decided to make acting his career.
At age 13, he made his acting debut on the daytime soap opera Days of Our Lives (1965). He followed this with a starring role in the Canadian biker film The Proud Rider in 1971. These performances led to a succession of guest roles on several television shows, including Room 222 (1972), Ironside (1974), Phyllis (1975), The Streets of San Francisco (1975), Baretta (1976), Charlie's Angels (1977), and Black Sheep Squadron (1978) among others. Colomby had recurring roles on the sitcom Sons & Daughters in 1974 and the soap opera parody Mary Hartman, Mary Hartman in 1976. He starred on the short-lived comedy Szysznyk with Ned Beatty, and appeared in six episodes of One Day at a Time (1977–78) as Cliff Randall, Barbara Cooper's crush.
In 1980, Colomby played Tony D'Annunzio, the rival of his fellow caddie Danny Noonan, in the golf comedy film Caddyshack. Two years later, he played Brian Schwartz in the sex comedy Porky's (1982). Despite negative reviews, the film was a major success, grossing more than $100 million domestically. Colomby later returned for the film's two less successful sequels, Porky's II: The Next Day (1983) and Porky's Revenge! (1985).
Colomby has continued to act, but his performances have become less frequent since the 1990s. He is the co-founder of Big Elvin & The Professors' Blues Theater, an acting company that provides a grab bag of music, comedy, street theater and performance art.
Filmography
editFilm
edit| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1974 | But Jack Was a Good Driver | Bart | (Short) |
| 1980 | Caddyshack | Tony D'Annunzio | |
| 1980 | Angel On My Shoulder | Tony | |
| 1982 | Porky's | Brian Schwartz | |
| 1983 | Porky's II: The Next Day | Brian Schwartz | |
| 1985 | Porky's Revenge! | Brian Schwartz | |
| 1995 | Timemaster | The Gambler | |
| 1997 | Quiet Days in Hollywood | Eva's Husband | |
| 1998 | Desperate Measures | Patrol Cop | |
| 1998 | Jack Frost | Scott (Bass) | |
| 2008 | The Seekers | Bill Vista | |
| 2010 | The Other Way | Nick | |
| 2023 | All of It Happened On a Thursday | Alligator Swanson |
Television
edit| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1965 | Days of Our Lives | José Torres | 1 episode |
| 1971 | Montserrat | TV movie | |
| 1973 | Outrage | Dennis Hully | TV movie |
| 1972–1973 | Room 222 | Marvin / Joe Ramirez | 2 episodes |
| 1974 | Can Ellen Be Saved | Randy | TV movie |
| 1974 | Sons and Daughters | Stanley 'Stash' Melnick / Stash | 6 episodes |
| 1974 | Ironside | Tony Parkos | Episode: "Act of Vengeance" |
| 1974 | Love Is Not Forever | Stash | TV movie |
| 1975 | Lucas Tanner | Blackie Mason | Episode: "Requiem for a Son" |
| 1975 | The Secrets of Isis | Lee Webster | Episode: "Bigfoot" |
| 1975 | Phyllis | Warren Hollis | Episode: "Phyllis and the Little People" |
| 1975 | The Streets of San Francisco | Bobby Tilton | Episode: "Most Likely to Succeed" |
| 1976 | Mary Hartman, Mary Hartman | The Armenian | Episode #1.9 |
| 1976 | Bert D'Angelo/Superstar | Episode: "A Noise in the Streets" | |
| 1976 | Baretta | Jimmy Turner | Episode: "Under the City" |
| 1977 | Lanigan's Rabbi | Donny Hollister | Episode: "Say It Ain't So, Chief" |
| 1977 | Charlie's Angels | Sgt. Tommy Anders | Episode: "Angel Baby" |
| 1978 | Black Sheep Squadron | Sergeant Carlos Harpenger | Episode: "Ten'll Get You Five" |
| 1978 | Sister Terri | Angel | TV movie |
| 1978 | Are You in the House Alone? | Steve Pastorinis | TV movie |
| 1977–1978 | One Day at a Time | Cliff Randall | 6 episodes |
| 1977–1978 | Szysznyk | Tony La Placa | 15 episodes |
| 1977–1980 | Quincy, M.E. | Eric Ramey / Steve Daniels | 2 episodes |
| 1980 | Angel on My Shoulder | Tony | TV movie |
| 1984 | Fame | Sandy Bailey | Episode: "Bottle of Blues" |
| 1985 | St. Elsewhere | Painter | Episode: "Give the Boy a Hand" |
| 1986 | The A-Team | Frank | Episode: "Members Only" |
| 1988 | The Law & Harry McGraw | Dominic Lamonica | Episode: "Gilhooley's Is History" |
| 1988 | Hooperman | Freddie Lopez | Episode: "Tomato Can" |
| 1989 | Dirty Dancing | Flash Dinetti | Episode: "Hit the Road" |
| 1989 | Hunter | Sonny Ruiz | Episode: "Ring of Honor" |
| 1989 | Generations | Todd | 4 episodes |
| 1990 | The Knife and Gun Club | Husband | TV movie |
| 1990 | Over My Dead Body | Jesse Moraza | Episode: "Dad and Buried" |
| 1990 | Gabriel's Fire | Stretch | Episode: "The Wind Rancher" |
| 1989–1991 | Midnight Caller | Ricky Roses | 2 episodes |
| 1991 | Dragnet | Jeff Trainor | Episode: "To Steal a Child" |
| 1992 | Silk Stalkings | Tony Paladino | Episode: "Blo-Dri" |
| 1994 | RoboCop: The Series | Albert Delorio | Episode: "Zone Five" |
| 1994 | Lois & Clark: The New Adventures of Superman | Dr. Derek Camden | Episode: "Wall of Sound" |
| 1996 | Walker, Texas Ranger | Savage | Episode: "Blackout" |
| 1999 | L.A. Heat | Danny 'The Eel' Bledsoe | Episode: "Danny the Eel" |
| 2012 | Lost Angels | Vincent | Episode: "Strange Love" |
References
edit- ^ "Harry Colomby, Manager, Writer and Producer for Michael Keaton, Dies at 92". The Hollywood Reporter. December 28, 2021. Retrieved January 2, 2022.