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Intro | American actor and singer | |
Places | United States of America | |
is | Actor Singer Songwriter Television actor | |
Work field | Film, TV, Stage & Radio Music | |
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Birth | 13 July 1961, North Miami Beach, Miami-Dade County, Florida, U.S.A. | |
Age | 63 years | |
Star sign | Cancer |
Biography
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. 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.
He 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) and Mad About You (1989).
In more recent years, Gian has been performing in Las Vegas.
He also sang the theme song of Special Agent Oso.