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Scott Baio (born September 22, 1961Scott Baio is an Italian-American actor best known for the roles of Chachi on .

In 1976, he played Bugsy Malone, in the film of the same name. But Scott Baio got his first major role as Fonzie's tough cousin, Charles 'Chachi' Arcola, at 16 on the then already popular television show , the story of a boy who obtains telekinesis and subsequently uses it to "zap" the clothing off of attractive females.

Baio made his first album for RCA in 1982, self titled, it featured songs including "What was in that Kiss," "How Do You Talk to Girls," and "Wanted for Love." He released a second album for RCA entitled . He was a teen idol featured in teen magazines, often with no shirt on.

"Wa Wa Wa!" - was his catch phrase in Happy Days, it was emphatic variation on "Yes Sir", dating back several generations at least. In every day usage, indicates jubilation or surprise.

In 1984, after , which was picked up by the Fox network in 1998 but was canceled before any episodes aired.

He also starred in the independent films ). This last movie won several top prizes at various regional film festivals, including 3 Best Actor awards for Baio in the Atlantic City, Kansas City Halfway To Hollywood and San Diego International Film Festivals. (This information is provided courtesy of The Arcolytes.)

In 1997, it was rumored that he had died in a car accident, but this was proven false. The source of the rumor is unknown.

Baio is also famous for dating several very popular actresses over the years. Among them, his ); Natalie Raitano, Nicolette Sheridan, Brooke Shields, and Heather Locklear. Baio twice was engaged to Anderson, but was called off both times. His success with women led to his induction into for the Fox sitcom's third season in fall 2005 as the Bluth family lawyer, Bob Loblaw (so named because it sounds like "blah blah blah" when spoken). He took over the role as lawyer from his former co-star Henry Winkler ("The Fonz").

Unlike many of his fellow actors in Hollywood, Baio is a very conservative Republican. He is (or was) a member of Young Americans for Freedom.

Scott Baio is best known in the UK for his childhood performance of the title character in the film