Robert Romanus (born July 17, 1956), also billed as Bob Romanus, is an American actor and musician who has starred in film and television. He is perhaps best known for his role as ticket scalper Mike Damone in the 1982 comedy ''

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'', and as

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's boyfriend Snake on '' The Facts of Life''. He also had a supporting role in the 1985 film '' Bad Medicine''.

Life and career

Romanus is the son of Eileen (née Maloof) and Dr. Raymond Romanos, and is the brother of actor

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. He is of Lebanese descent. He grew up in

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, and went to

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. He starred in the 1983 series '' The Best of Times'' as Pete Falcone and appeared in '' Fame'' as Miltie Horowitz (1986–1987). He also co-starred in ''

'' (1982). In 1983, he appeared in

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's music video for ''

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''. Romanus has starred on soap operas such as ''

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'' as Marvin 'Speed' Selejko from 1983 to 1985 and ''

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'' as Lou in 2002. He has guest-starred on many shows, including ''

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'', '' The Facts of Life'', ''

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'', ''

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'', ''

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'', ''

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'', ''

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'', and '' My Own Worst Enemy''. Romanus directed the 2008 drama '' Grapefruit Moon'' and had a small part in '' American Pie Presents: The Book of Love'' as himself. In 2010, he played the guitar teacher in ''

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''. His 2018 projects include the films ''Genesis: The Future of Mankind Is Woman'', ''The Liquid Psychologist'' and ''Voyeur''.

Personal life

Romanus once owned a café in North Hollywood, Bob's Espresso Bar, which closed in 2014."Bob's Espresso Bar (CLOSED)"
'' Time Out Los Angeles''. August 6, 2014.

Filmography

Film

Television

Music videos

References

External links

* {{DEFAULTSORT:Romanus, Robert 1956 births 20th-century American actors Living people American male film actors American male television actors American people of Lebanese descent Place of birth missing (living people) American male soap opera actors American male musicians Male actors from Connecticut People from West Hartford, Connecticut