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Joseph Giangrosso | |
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Also known as | Joey Gian |
Born | July 13, 1961 |
Origin | North Miami Beach, Florida, U.S. |
Genres | Easy listening Soundtracks Soul |
Occupation(s) | Vocalist songwriter actor |
Years active | 1986–present |
Labels | Various (USA) |
Website | JoeyGian.com |
Joseph Gian (born July 13, 1961) is an American actor and singer, probably best known for his role as Detective Tom Ryan in the television series Knots Landing . [1] He appeared on the program from 1989 to 1991 and again in 1993. Gian was the male vocalist champion in the 1986 edition of Star Search . [2]
Gian played openly gay police officer Rick Silardi in the series Hooperman, which ran from 1987 to 1989. He also played Kenny Bannerman in several episodes of Beverly Hills, 90210 in 1996.
His film credits include roles in Blue Skies Again (1983), A Night in Heaven (1983), The Night Stalker (1987), Death Before Dishonor (1987), Blackout (1988), Mad About You (1989), and Return to Me (2000).
In more recent years, Gian has been performing in Las Vegas. He also sang the theme song of Special Agent Oso .
Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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1983 | Blue Skies Again | Calvin Berry | |
1983 | A Night in Heaven | Pete | |
1986 | The Night Stalker | Det. Buddy Brown | |
1987 | Death Before Dishonor | Sgt. Manuel Ramirez | |
1988 | Blackout | Luke Erikson | |
1989 | Mad About You | Joey | |
2000 | Return to Me | Singer | |
2014 | Henry & Me | Jack's Dad | |
2017 | But Deliver Us from Evil | Pastor Robert Knight | |
2019 | Bottom of the 9th | Fan |
Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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1983 | Happy Endings | Mario | Television film |
1985 | T. J. Hooker | Dave Walker | Episode: "Serial Murders" |
1985 | The Insiders | Kevin Foot | Episode: "After the Fox" |
1985 | Highway to Heaven | Dave Sanders | Episode: "Popcorn, Peanuts and CrackerJacks" |
1987 | One Big Family | Sam Hale | Episode: "The Big Bust" |
1987 | L.A. Law | Aaron Fein | Episode: "Oy Vey! Wilderness!" |
1987 | It's a Living | Scott | Episode: "Manhandling" |
1987–1989 | Hooperman | Officer Rick Silardi | 42 episodes |
1989–1993 | Knots Landing | Det. Tom Ryan | 43 episodes |
1991 | DEA | Dominic De Lasera | 3 episodes |
1994 | Lois & Clark: The New Adventures of Superman | Clyde Barrow | Episode: "That Old Gang of Mine" |
1996 | Beverly Hills, 90210 | Kenny Bannerman | 9 episodes |
1997 | Women: Stories of Passion | Clay | Episode: "Mind's Eye" |
1999 | V.I.P. | Rene Batiste | Episode: "Escape from Val-catraz" |
2000 | Godzilla: The Series | Co-Pilot | Episode: "Vision" |
2000 | Blood Money | Joey Restrelli | Television film |
2003 | Life with Bonnie | Joey Knuckles | Episode: "Places, Stat!" |
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