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Ken Wahl

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Born in October 1954, Ken Wahl was one of ten children. He left school at age 17 to drift through a variety of jobs before heading to California with a burning desire to succeed in the dramatic arts. Wahl was tall, handsome and athletically gifted, plus he oozed on screen appeal. Wahl's first key role was as the lead character of Richie Genaro, the head of a Bronx street gang, in The Wanderers... See full bio »

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Anthony Calzaretta
in Chicago, Illinois, USA
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1996 Wiseguy (TV movie)
Vinnie Terranova
 
1994 Search for Grace (TV movie)
John 'Johnny' Danielli/Jake
 
1994 The Favor
Tom Andrews
 
1991 The Taking of Beverly Hills
Boomer Hayes
 
1987-1990 Wiseguy (TV series)
Vinnie Terranova / John Terranova
– Brrump-Bump (1990) … Vinnie Terranova
– Sanctuary (1990) … Vinnie Terranova
– Meltdown (1990) … Vinnie Terranova
– Let Them Eat Cake (1990) … Vinnie Terranova
– Hello Buckwheat (1990) … Vinnie Terranova
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1986 Omega Syndrome
Jack Corbett
 
1986 The Gladiator (TV movie)
Rick Benton
 
1985 Double Dare (TV series)
Ken Sisko
 
1985 The Dirty Dozen: Next Mission (TV movie)
Louis Valentine
 
1984 Purple Hearts
Don Jardian
 
1982 Jinxed!
Willie Brodax
 
1982 The Soldier
The Soldier
 
1981 Treasure of the Yankee Zephyr
Barney
 
1981 Running Scared
Chas McClain
 
1981 Fort Apache the Bronx
Corelli
 
1979 The Wanderers
Richie
 
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1989 Wiseguy (TV series)
– How Will They Remember Me? (1989) (story)
– White Noise (1989) (story)
 
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1990 Wiseguy (TV series)
– Romp (1990)
 
Show ShowSelf (4 titles)
2012 Saving America's Horses: A Nation Betrayed (documentary)
Himself
 
2001 E! True Hollywood Story (TV series documentary)
Himself
– Barbi Twins (2001) … Himself
 
1991 The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson (TV series)
Himself
– Episode dated 14 October 1991 (1991) … Himself
 
1989 The 41st Annual Primetime Emmy Awards (TV special)
Himself - Nominee: Best Lead Actor in a Drama Series
 

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The Wanderers -- Set against the urban jungle of 1963 New York's gangland subculture, this coming of age teenage movie is set around the Italian gang the Wanderers... The Taking of Beverly Hills -- A group of embittered ex-cops use a chemical spill to raid the banks and homes of Beverly Hills. The Favor -- US Home Video Trailer from Orion
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Personal Details

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Continues his writing for Cannell Productions

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Height:

6' (1.83 m)
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Personal Quote:

Every single movie I've done has been crap because they've cut the best stuff out. See more »

Trivia:

In a 2004 interview, Wahl admitted that the story he told about breaking his neck in a motorcycle accident was false. He admitted that he broke his neck falling down a staircase at Joan Dangerfield's house. According to Wahl, Joan was Rodney Dangerfield's girlfriend at the time and asked Wahl not to reveal her infidelity. See more »

Nickname:

Tony See more »

Star Sign:

Scorpio