Vinovich, Steve 1945- (Stephen Vinovich, Steve Vinvich)

PERSONAL

Born January 22, 1945, in Peoria, IL; son of Stephen J. (an insurance salesperson) and Jennie J. (a secretary; maiden name, Kuhel) Vinovich; married Carolyn Mignini (an actress), November 27, 1982; children: Nicholas. Education—University of Illinois, B.A., journalism, 1967; University of California, Los Angeles, M.F.A., acting, 1969; also studied acting at the Strasberg Institute and the Juilliard School of Music, 1972-74. Avocational Interests: Spending time with his son, reading, golf, racquetball, environmental concerns, traveling.

Addresses:

Agent—House of Representatives Talent Agency, 400 South Beverly Dr., Suite 101, Beverly Hills, CA 90212.

Career:

Actor.

Awards, Honors:

Best Actor nomination, c. 1983, for Talley's Folly.

CREDITS

Film Appearances:

Dancer, They Shoot Horses, Don't They?, ABC/Cinerama, 1969.

Snitch, Weekend with the Babysitter (also known as Weekend Babysitter), Crown, 1970.

Ornstein, Jennifer on My Mind, United Artists, 1971.

(As Stephen Vinovich) Hippie, The Mechanic (also known as Killer of Killers), United Artists, 1972.

Romancing the Stone (also known as A la poursuite du diamanat vert, All'inseguimento della pietra verde, A Smaragd romanca, Auf der Jagd nach dem gruenen Diamanten, Den vilda jakten paa stenen, Dos bribones tras la esmeralda perdida, Em busca da esmeralda perdida, Milosc, szmaragd i krokodyl, Nu gaar den vilde skattejagt, Tras el corazon verde, Tudo por uma esmeralda, 2 bribones tras la esmeralda perdida, and Vihreaen timantin metsaestys), Twentieth Century-Fox, 1984.

B. J. Wert, Mannequin, Twentieth Century-Fox, 1987.

Max Miranda, Hollywood Boulevard II (also known as Back to Hollywood Boulevard and Ruvella koko homma), Concorde, 1989.

Studio executive, Wired, Taurus Entertainment, 1989.

Ray, Awakenings, Columbia, 1990.

Melvin, Round Trip to Heaven, 1992.

Slum lord, Guilty as Charged, IRS Media, 1992.

Yard sale man, House IV (also known as House IV: Home Deadly Home and House IV: The Repossession), New Line Home Video, 1992.

Dr. Pete Novos, The Santa Clause, Buena Vista, 1994.

Rainbow House director, I'll Do Anything, Columbia, 1994.

Voice of Puffin, The Swan Princess (animated), New Line Cinema, 1994.

Voice of Puffin, The Swan Princess II (animated; also known as Escape from Castle Mountain, The Swan Princess and the Secret of the Castle, The Swan Princess: Escape from Castle Mountain, Die Schwanenprinzessin und das Geheimnis des Schlosses, Joutsenprinsessa ja taikavuoren salaisuus, L'incantesimo del lago 2—Il segreto del castello, and Svanprinsessan och slottets hemlighet), Legacy Releasing/Nest Entertainment, 1997.

Voice of Puffin, The Swan Princess: The Mystery of the Enchanted Kingdom (animated; also known as The Swan Princess: The Mystery of the Enchanted Treasure, The Swan Princess III, Die Schwanenprinzessin und das verzauberte Koenigreich, Joutsenprinsessa ja lumottu valtakunta, Le cygne et la princesse: le tresor enchante, and L'incantesimo del lago 3—Lo scrigno magico), Columbia/TriStar Home Video, 1998.

Voice, The Swan Princess: Sing Along (animated), Columbia/TriStar Home Video, 1998.

Lisa's husband, Seven Girlfriends, Castle Hill Productions, 1999.

John "Buddy" Randall, Across the Line, High Water Films, 2000.

Voices of Maurice and a ranger, The Trumpet of the Swan (animated), TriStar, 2001.

Bill, Remarkable Power, 2007.

Mercy Street, Walk on Productions, 2007.

Television Appearances; Series:

Bob Hoodenpyle, Raising Miranda, CBS, 1988.

Dick Roberts, Going Places, ABC, 1991.

Television Appearances; Movies:

(As Stephen Vinovich) Randall Feigelbaum, Call Her Mom, ABC, 1972.

Dr. Bernstein, Running Out, CBS, 1983.

Gus Barrett, "The Richest Cat in the World," The Disney Sunday Movie (also known as Disneyland, Disneylandia, Disney's Wonderful World, The Magical World of Disney, Walt Disney, Walt Disney Presents, Walt Disney's Wonderful World of Color, and The Wonderful World of Disney), ABC, 1985.

Jim Backus and Mr. Howell, Surviving Gilligan's Island: The Incredibly True Story of the Longest Three Hour Tour in History (also known as Surviving Gilligan's Island), CBS, 2001.

Bartender, Return to the Batcave: The Misadventures of Adam and Burt, CBS, 2003.

Television Appearances; Specials:

Larry Brandon, "The Unforgivable Secret," ABC Afterschool Specials, ABC, 1982.

Peter Quince, A Midsummer Night's Dream, Arts and Entertainment, 1982.

Zeigler, "Seize the Day," American Playhouse, PBS, 1984.

Television Appearances; Episodic:

Clayton, "The Runner," Then Came Bronson, NBC, 1969.

Ben Baxter, "Jack's Graduation," Three's Company, ABC, 1980.

Dr. Neil Brimsley, "Sensitive Steele," Remington Steele, NBC, 1985.

Dr. Tobinick, Hometown, CBS, 1985.

(As Stephen Vinovich) First customer, "Knock Knock, Who's There?," Perfect Strangers, ABC, 1986.

Frank Gallagher, "Below the Line," Stingray, NBC, 1986.

(As Stephen Vinovich) High sultan, "Knights of the Scimitar," Cheers, NBC, 1986.

Hudson, "Say Uncle," Hill Street Blues, NBC, 1986.

Julian Cantrell, "Deliver Us from Goodness," Tales from the Darkside, syndicated, 1986.

"Graduation," The Paper Chase (also known as The Paper Chase: The Second Year, The Paper Chase: The Third Year, The Paper Chase: The Fourth Year, and The Paper Chase: The Graduation Year), Showtime, 1986.

Hanhart, "A Deal's a Deal," Wiseguy, CBS, 1987.

(As Stephen Vinovich) "The Shooting," Hooperman, ABC, 1987.

Bob Keeler (the photographer), "The Memory Game," Roseanne, ABC, 1988.

Joel Berry, "To Be or Not to Be," Perfect Strangers, ABC, 1988.

Ken Seaver, "Gorilla My Dreams," L.A. Law, NBC, 1988.

Richard, "Faculty Attraction," The Hogan Family (also known as Valerie and Valerie's Family), NBC, 1988.

Tubbs, Sonny Spoon, NBC, 1988.

Richard, "Boy Meets Girl," The Hogan Family (also known as Valerie and Valerie's Family), NBC, 1989.

Richard, "The Tracks of My Tears," The Hogan Family (also known as Valerie and Valerie's Family), NBC, 1989.

Assistant district attorney Eli Boward, "The D.A.," Matlock, NBC, 1990.

Master of ceremonies, "Flashpants," Family Matters, ABC, 1990.

Master of ceremonies, "Marriage 101," Family Matters, ABC, 1990.

Mr. Evans, "Opportunity Knocks Out," Lenny, CBS, 1990.

Richard, "Ex Marks the Spot," The Hogan Family (also known as Valerie and Valerie's Family), NBC, 1990.

Mel Fensky, "The New Car," Step by Step, ABC, 1991.

Rupert Coates, "Two Steps Forward, Three Steps Back," Sisters, NBC, 1991.

Tomko, "Strangers in the Night (a.k.a. Wrongful Death)," Shannon's Deal, NBC, 1991.

Director, "Just Shoe It," Married … with Children (also known as Not the Cosbys), Fox, 1992.

Rupert Coates, "Working Girls," Sisters, NBC, 1992.

Leo Klemke, "Birth of a Salesman," Step by Step, ABC, 1993.

Mr. Farr, "Parents Weekend," Class of '96, Fox, 1993.

Rupert Coates, "All That Glitters," Sisters, NBC, 1993.

Rupert Coates, "The Icing on the Cake," Sisters, NBC, 1993.

Joseph, "Paradise," Star Trek: Deep Space Nine (also known as Deep Space Nine, DS9, and Star Trek: DS9), syndicated, 1994.

Del Salamanowitz, "Without Mercy," Picket Fences, CBS, 1995.

Jock Freemont, "Tomb with a View," High Society, CBS, 1995.

Maxwell Blair, "I'm Too Sexy for My Brother," The Wayans Bros., The WB, 1995.

Michael Carpenter, "By Crook or by Hook," Models Inc., Fox, 1995.

Michael Carpenter, "Exposure," Models Inc., Fox, 1995.

Ron Walker, "The Driver," Touched by an Angel, CBS, 1995.

Simon Kincaid, "Walking My Baby Back Home," Family Matters, ABC, 1995.

Doug, Bringing Up Jack, ABC, 1995.

Dr. Cavanaugh, "The Foosball Connection," Life with Roger, The WB, 1996.

Franco Bertacelli, "Do the Wrong Thing," The Wayans Bros., The WB, 1996.

Max Riley, "Snowbound," Beverly Hills 90210, Fox, 1996.

Wayne Lentloff, "Let the Games Begin," ER (also known as Emergency Room), 1996.

Agent Arthur Lampner, "Casino Evil," Malcolm & Eddie, UPN, 1997.

Barney, "Grace's New Job," Grace under Fire (also known as Grace under Pressure), ABC, 1997.

Jerry Burrows, "The Attitude," Ally McBeal, Fox, 1997.

Voice of salesperson, "Husky Bobby," King of the Hill (animated), Fox, 1997.

Wayne Lentloff, "Tribes," ER (also known as Emergency Room), NBC, 1997.

Dr. Hennessy, "Trouble-a-Bruin," Home Improvement, ABC, 1998.

Eric Statler, "Boom," Pensacola: Wings of Gold, syndicated, 1998.

George Stamatis, "Betrayal," The Pretender, NBC, 1998.

George Stamatis, "Parole," The Pretender, NBC, 1998.

Mr. Littlejohn, "I'm Shrinnnking," The Hughleys, ABC, 1998.

Roger, "Only Connect," Touched by an Angel, CBS, 1998.

(As Steve Vinvich) Hal Hazel, "The Out of Work-Out," Grown Ups, ABC, 1999.

Charles Billings, "Vigilance and Care," Chicago Hope, CBS, 1999.

Rabbi Bloch, "Two Days in the Valley," It's Like, You Know …, ABC, 1999.

"Bug Out," Godzilla: The Series (animated), Fox, 1999.

Jimmy Berlin, "Legacy: Part 2," JAG, CBS, 2000.

Mayor Edward James Almost, "Eat My Muffin," Son of the Beach, FX Channel, 2000.

Dave, "The Face of God," Touched by an Angel, CBS, 2001.

Ted Carpenter, "Subject: The Stone Room," FreakyLinks (also known as Fearsum, Freaky Links, and Friikkilinkit), Fox, 2001.

David Harmon, "8.20.02—Tuesday: Torn," Port Charles (also known as Port Charles: Desire, Port Charles: Fate, Port Charles: The Gift, Port Charles: Miracles Happen, Port Charles: Naked Eyes, Port Charles: Secrets, Port Charles: Superstitions, Port Charles: Surrender, Port Charles: Tainted Love, Port Charles: Tempted, Port Charles: Time in a Bottle, and Port Charles: Torn), ABC, 2002.

Ben Thompson (also known as Dr. Frederick Sykes), Days of Our Lives (also known as Cruise of Deception: Days of Our Lives, Days, and DOOL), NBC, 2002.

Director, "Merry Christmas: The Story of Anne Frank and Skeevy," 8 Simple Rules … for Dating My Teenage Daughter (also known as 8 Simple Rules), ABC, 2003.

Dr. Benjamin, "Motion Sickness," Judging Amy, CBS, 2003.

Jerry Musso, "Somebody Hates Raymond," Everybody Loves Raymond (also known as Raymond, Alla aelskar Raymond, Alle elsker Raymond, Alle lieben Raymond, Kaikki rakastavat Raymondia, Svi vole Raymonda, Todo el mundo quiere a Raymond, Tothom estima en Raymond, Tout le monde aime Raymond, and Tutti amano Raymond), CBS, 2003.

"Code," Strong Medicine, Lifetime, 2004.

Judge Ellis, Passions (also known as Harmony's Passions, The Passions Storm, and Pasiuni), NBC, 2004.

Ken Polchek, "Progeny," Threshold, CBS, 2005.

Mr. Hodges, "Malcolm Defends Reese," Malcolm in the Middle (also known as Fighting in Underpants), Fox, 2005.

McDuff (1945), "The Hen House," Cold Case, CBS, 2006.

Mr. Hodges, "Graduation," Malcolm in the Middle (also known as Fighting in Underpants), Fox, 2006.

Mr. Hodges, "Lois Strikes Back," Malcolm in the Middle (also known as Fighting in Underpants), Fox, 2006.

Senator Carter Bodi, The Young and the Restless (also known as Y&R), 2006 (multiple episodes).

Appeared in other programs, including appearances as Randy, The Cavanaughs, CBS; as Dr. Emerson, Shaky Ground, Fox; and in Webster, ABC.

Television Appearances; Pilots:

Dwight Purdy III, Catalina C-Lab, NBC, 1982.

Stage Appearances:

Quentin, After the Fall, Comedia II Theatre, Los Angeles, 1971.

The angel, The Butterfinger's Angel, Syracuse Stage, Syracuse, NY, 1974.

Jourdain, Would Be Gentleman Present Strauss' Ariadne auf Naxos, Juilliard School Theatre, New York City, 1974.

Title role, King John, New York Shakespeare Festival, Public Theater, New York City, 1974.

Daniel, Esther, New Dramatists Inc., New York City, 1975.

Norden, Father Uxbridge Wants to Marry, New Dramatists Inc., 1975.

Reverend Sykes, The Last Christians, New Dramatists Inc., 1975.

Clemment Musgrove, The Robber Bridegroom (musical), Theatre at St. Clement's Church, Musical Theatre Lab, New York City, c. 1975, then Biltmore Theatre, New York City, 1976-77.

Sam, Awake and Sing, McCarter Theatre, Princeton, NJ, 1976.

Feldman the magnificent, The Magic Show (musical), Cort Theatre, New York City, c. 1976.

Henry, Rosa, Theatre at St. Clement's Church, 1978.

Sir Andrew Aguecheek, Twelfth Night, American Shakespeare Festival, Stratford, CT, 1978.

Tornado, New Dramatists Inc., 1978.

Szabuniewicz, The Grand Tour (musical), Palace Theatre, New York City, 1979.

Ben, Loose Ends, Circle in the Square, New York City, 1979-80.

Hard Sell, New York Shakespeare Festival, Public Theater, 1980.

Alan, Double Feature, York Theatre at St. Peter's, New York City, 1981.

Matt, Talley's Folly, Royal Palm Theatre, Palm Beach, FL, 1982.

Peter Quince, A Midsummer Night's Dream, New York Shakespeare Festival, Pubic Theater, Delacorte Theater, New York City, 1982.

Michael, A Private View, New York Shakespeare Festival, Public Theater, 1984.

Milt Manville, Love, Audrey Wood Theatre, New York City, 1984.

Teddy, The Poker Session, Theatre-Off-Park, New York City, 1984.

Cradlesong (musical; also known as Cradle Song), Musical Theatre Works, New York City, 1984.

Tender Places, Young Playwrights Festival, New York Shakespeare Festival, Public Theater, 1984.

Al Capone, America's Sweetheart, Hartford Stage Company, Hartford, CT, then Coconut Grove Playhouse, Miami, FL, 1985.

Dan, Paradise!, Playwrights Horizons Theatre, New York City, 1985.

Tom French, The Secret Rapture, Ethel Barrymore Theatre, New York City, 1989.

Eddie, Lost in Yonkers, Richard Rodgers Theatre, New York City, beginning c. 1991.

Walter Franz, The Price, Laguna Playhouse, Laguna Beach, CA, 2001.

RECORDINGS

Video Games:

Voice, Command & Conquer: Yuri's Revenge (also known as Red Alert 2 Expansion Pack: Yuri's Revenge), Westwood Studios, 2001.