An American actor Scott Baio received the limelight after his appearance as Chachi Arcola on the sitcom Happy Days (1977–1984) and its spin-off Joanie Loves Chachi (1982–1983). Scott debuted as an actor in the film Bugsy Malone. He was selected from 2,000 other contenders for the role. Aside from comedy roles he also played the role of Dr. Jack Stewart in the medical-mystery series Diagnosis: Murder.  

Scott was born on September 22, 1960, in New York, New York, United States. He is 62 years old as of 2023 and his sun sign is Virgo. Acott celebrates his birthday on the 22nd of Sep every year. His full name is Scott Vincent James Baio. The name of her parents is Mario Baio (father) and Rose Baio (mother).  His father Mario was Scott’s manager while his mother Rose was a homemaker.

He has one brother and one sister. Scott’s sister’s name is Stephanie Baio and his brother’s name is Steven Baio. Steven is an actor. His paternal grandparents’ names are Charles Baio and Gussie Maniscalco. Scott holds American citizenship and belongs to Italian ethnic background. He follows Christianity as a religion.

Education of Scott Baio

Scott attended Xaverian High School and North Hollywood High School. He later went to Jersey College Nursing School Teterboro Campus.

Scott Baio’s Wife

Scott is in a marital relationship with an actress, Renee Baio. They met at the Playboy Mansion in the 1990s. The duo began dating in Oct 2005. The duo tried the knot on 8th Dec 2007. Their wedding was held in a rooftop ceremony at a luxury high-rise in L.A. over the weekend.

He was engaged to Jeanette Jonsson before marrying Renne. The duo began dating in 2000. Their engagement was on 18th Jul 2001. The duo broke their engagement after two years. He began dating Pamela Anderson in 1990. The duo met each other at the Playboy Mansion. They got engaged at the start of Pamela’s Baywatch days. Scott broke his engagement in 1993.

Scott Baio, Father of a Daughter

Baio is the father of one child whom he shares with his wife Renne. Their daughter, Bailey Deluca Baio was born in 2007. Renee was pregnant with twins. They lost one of the children while Renee was just 11th weeks pregnant. Their other child was born five weeks premature and was diagnosed with a rare metabolic disorder.  Scott is also the stepfather of Renee’s daughter Kalyn. She was born in 1989.

Past Relationships of Scott Baio

Scott was previously dating American actress Beverly D’Angelo. The duo began dating in 1994. The duo broke up in 1995 because of personal reasons. Scott and Photographer Donya Fiorentino dated from 1989 to 1990. He had a one-night stand with Natalie Raitano in 1999. Scott and Erin Moran met on the set of Happy Days.

They dated from 1979 to 1973. Their relationship came to an end as Erin didn’t want to get married. He was later dating American actress Lesley Ann Warren from 1988 to 1989. In 1987, Scott was dating Nicollette Sheridan but they broke up in 1988. Scott later began dating Kay Lenz from 1986 to 1992. He was also in a relationship with Melissa Gilbert from 1984 to 1986.

Other women Scott has had encounters with are Heather Locklear (1983 – 1985), Brooke Shields (1978), Kristy McNichol (1977), Denise Richards (1999), Sheila Kennedy (1998), Sue Carlson (1997), Liza Minnelli (1996), Erika Eleniak (1992), Nicole Eggert (1990) and Julie McCullough (1987).

Net Worth & Real State of Scott Baio

Scott has an estimated net worth of around $4 million as of 2023 which he earned from his career as an American actor. According to the source, an average salary of an American actor is around $49,848 and $73,857 so he might be earning the same amount as his salary.

He sold his $1.385 million estate in Encino, California for $2.5 million in 2010. Scott is the owner of a 6,300-square-foot mansion worth $1.85 million in Woodland Hills, California which he bought in 1995.

Acting Career of Scott Baio

• Scott began his career by making an appearance in television commercials.
• In 1976, Scott got the chance to play the role in the cult youthful gangster musical, Bugsy Malone.
• He got the opportunity to portray Chachi Arcola on the sitcom, Happy Days in 1977.

• Scott appeared in a television film, The Boy Who Drank Too Much.
• He got the opportunity to play his first main role in the made-for-television movie, ‘Stoned’ in 1980.
• Scott played the main role of Francis Geminiani in the HBO cable TV presentation Gemini.
• He appeared as Charles in Charles in Charge.
• Aside from acting, Scott co-produced the comedy film, Very Mean Men in 2000.

Movies & TV Shows

Some of the other movies Scott has been part of are as follows Bugsy Malone, Zapped!, Foxes, Superbabies: Baby Geniuses 2, Skatetown, U.S.A., Wrong Hole, The Boy Who Drank Too Much, Courting Mom and Dad, Finish Line, A Wedding for Bella, A Fairly Odd Summer, Stoned, Mixed Blessings, etc.

His TV Shows are Charles in Charge, Happy Days, Joanie Loves Chachi, Diagnosis: Murder, See Dad Run, Scott Baio Is 45…and Single, Blansky’s Beauties, A Fairly Odd Summer, Happy Days 30th Anniversary Reunion, etc.

Awards

• He won the Best Young Actor award in a Television Special for the movie Stoned at the Third Annual Youth in Film Awards.
• Scott also got the Best Young Comedian in Television or Motion Pictures for the show Happy Days.

FAQs of Scott Baio

Why did Scott Baio leave Diagnosis?

Scott left the show Diagnosis to focus on other projects. He was playing the role of Mark Expy in the show.

What was Scott Baio accused of?

Scott was accused of sexually assaulting Nicole Eggert while they were working together in Charles in Charge. However, the Los Angeles County District Attorney’s Office declined to press charges against him. Right after that, his other co-star, Alexander Polinsky also accused Scott of verbally abusing and physically assaulting Alexander while on set.

How Tall is Scott Baio?

Scott stands at the height of 5 feet 10 inches and he has a body weight of around 74 kg. He has an attractive pair of black eyes and black hair. His shoe size is 10 (US).

Why did Scott Baio move to Florida?

Scott left California and moved to Florida. He left California after 45 years because he thinks the state has become ‘unlivable due to the day to day increasing crime and homeless crisis.

What happened to Scott Baio’s wife?

Scott’s wife, Renee diagnosed with a meningioma brain tumor in June 2015. In 2017, she was diagnosed with cerebral microvascular disease.