In 1985, he was part of an ensemble cast for Alice in Wonderland, where he portrayed Pat the Pig. From 1984 until 1990, Baio starred in the syndicated comedy series Charles in Charge. From 1979 to 1984, Baio made seven appearances on Battle of the Network Stars six as a competitor for the ABC team (once as team captain) and one as co-host. In 1982, he appeared in the film Zapped! and starred as Francis Geminiani in the special HBO presentation of Gemini, an adaptation of the Broadway comedy-drama Happy Birthday, Gemini. He released two albums and three singles, and his self-titled album peaked at number 181 on the Billboard 200, but his recording career never took off. During this period, Baio, who played an aspiring singer on Joanie Loves Chachi, was signed to a record contract with RCA Victor, who used his TV role to push his music career. The show was canceled after 17 episodes and Baio (and Moran) returned to Happy Days. He also starred in the made-for-television youth drama specials The Boy Who Drank Too Much and Senior Trip.įrom March 1982 to May 1983, Baio starred with his Happy Days co-star Erin Moran in the show's spin-off, Joanie Loves Chachi. He won two Young Artist Awards during the Third Annual Youth in Film Awards (1980–1982) as Best Young Actor in a Television Special for Stoned and Best Young Comedian in Television or Motion Pictures for Happy Days. During his time on Happy Days, Baio earned two Emmy Award nominations, for his lead performances in the television movies Stoned (1981) and All the Kids Do It (1985). When he was 16, Baio was cast as The Fonz's cousin Chachi Arcola on Happy Days. Baio and Foster later worked together again in the teen girl drama Foxes (1980), helmed by Adrian Lyne. In 1976, Baio played the title character Bugsy Malone in the children's gangster musical directed by Alan Parker, which also co-starred Jodie Foster.
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