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
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''.
Career
Gian played openly gay police officer Rick Silardi in the series ''
Hooperman
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,'' which ran from 1987 to 1989. He also played Kenny Bannerman in several episodes of ''
Beverly Hills, 90210
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'' 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), ''Mad About You'' (1989), and ''
Return to Me
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'' (2000).
In more recent years, Gian has been performing in Las Vegas. He also sang the theme song of ''
Special Agent Oso
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''.
Filmography
Film
Television
References
External links
Official website: JoeyGian.com*
1961 births
Living people
American male singers
Songwriters from Florida
American male television actors
American male film actors
People from North Miami Beach, Florida
American male songwriters
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