James Joseph Baio (born March 15, 1962) is an American former actor. He began acting on TV at the age of 13. Baio is best known for playing Billy Tate on ''

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''. His last role was in the 1996 film '' The Mirror Has Two Faces.''

Career

Baio first appeared onscreen in 1975 at age 13. He made guest appearances on series such as '' The Facts of Life'', ''

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'', but his best known role was probably as Billy Tate on the comedy series ''

'' (1977–81). Baio's other credits include '' Matlock'', '' Trapper John, M.D.'', '' Matt Houston'', ''

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''. Baio, along with Susan Richardson, participated in the ''Junior Pyramid'' special of '' The $20,000 Pyramid'' in 1979. He also appeared in the comedy movie '' The Bad News Bears in Breaking Training'' (1977) as Carmen Ronzonni.

Personal life

He was born in

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. He is the cousin of actor Scott Baio and

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band member Chris Baio. Jimmy is the uncle of

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outfielder Harrison Bader.

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