Al Molinaro

Albert "Al" Francis Molinaro (born June 24, 1919 in Kenosha , Wisconsin , † October 30, 2015 in Glendale , California ) was an American actor .

Life

Al Molinaro became known for his leading roles in the series Happy Days and Wo brennt's, Daddy? as well as the recurring role of the policeman Murray Greshler in men's business . He also appeared in films such as Crazy Friday and television series such as In Love with a Witch and Love Boat . He was also seen in a total of 42 commercials. In 1994 he also acted in Weezer's music video Buddy Holly .

From 1948 until the divorce in 1980, Molinaro was married to Jackie Martin, with whom he had a son. He was married to Betty Farrell from October 17, 1981 until his death.

Al Molinaro died on October 30, 2015 at the age of 96 in a hospital in Glendale, California.

Filmography (selection)

1969: Mini-Max ( Get Smart , TV series, two episodes)
1970–1975: Männerwirtschaft ( The Odd Couple , TV series, 73 episodes)
1971: In Love with a Witch ( Bewitched , TV series, an episode)
1974–1984: Happy Days (TV series, 146 episodes)
1976: Freaky Friday (Freaky Friday)
1977: Love Boat ( The Love Boat , TV series, an episode)
1979, 1982: Fantasy Island (TV series, two episodes)
1990/1991: Where's the fire, Daddy? ( The Family Man , TV series, 22 episodes)
1992: A Strong Family ( Step by Step , TV series, an episode)

Web links

Commons : Al Molinaro - collection of images, videos and audio files

Individual evidence

^ ^A ^b Margalit Fox: Al Molinaro, Diner Owner on "Happy Days", Dies at 96. In: nytimes.com. The New York Times , October 30, 2015, accessed October 31, 2015 .
↑ Adam Bernstein: Al Molinaro, character actor on "Happy Days" and "Odd Couple", dies at 96. In: washingtonpost.com. The Washington Post , October 30, 2015, accessed October 31, 2015 .

personal data
SURNAME	Molinaro, Al
ALTERNATIVE NAMES	Molinaro, Albert; Molinaro, Albert Francis (full name)
BRIEF DESCRIPTION	American film and television actor
DATE OF BIRTH	June 24, 1919
PLACE OF BIRTH	Kenosha , Wisconsin , United States
DATE OF DEATH	October 30, 2015
Place of death	Glendale , California , United States

[NYT-1] A ^b Margalit Fox: Al Molinaro, Diner Owner on "Happy Days", Dies at 96. In: nytimes.com. The New York Times , October 30, 2015, accessed October 31, 2015 .

[2] Adam Bernstein: Al Molinaro, character actor on "Happy Days" and "Odd Couple", dies at 96. In: washingtonpost.com. The Washington Post , October 30, 2015, accessed October 31, 2015 .