Joseph Gian

Joseph Giangrosso
Also known asJoey Gian
Born (1961-07-13) July 13, 1961 (age 63)
OriginNorth Miami Beach, Florida, U.S.
GenresEasy listening
Soundtracks
Soul
Occupation(s)Vocalist
songwriter
actor
Years active1986–present
LabelsVarious (USA)
WebsiteJoeyGian.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]

Career

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.

Filmography

Film

Year Title Role Notes
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

Television

Year Title Role Notes
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!"

References

  1. ^ Prouty (1996). Variety and Daily Variety Television Reviews, 1993-1994. Taylor & Francis. ISBN 978-0-8240-3797-0.
  2. ^ "Joseph Gian". IMDb. Retrieved January 26, 2020.


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