Overview

• He amassed over 50 screen credits, most notably as cross-dressing mobster Bunny Tagliatti on NBC’s Santa Barbara (1988–90) and as Donny Spagnoli on Apple TV+’s The Morning Show (2019–23).
• He died June 22, 2025, at age 68 in Burbank following a multi-year fight with throat and stomach cancer, according to statements from his wife Jean Marinelli and agent Julie Smith.
• His portrayal of Bunny Tagliatti earned him a Soap Opera Digest Award and led to recurring roles on General Hospital and CBS’s Guiding Light.
• He trained at Loyola Marymount University and London’s Royal Academy of Dramatic Art before launching a career of guest roles across major TV series and films.
• Peers including Leigh J. McCloskey, Mark Duplass and Alexander Payne honored his generosity, storytelling gift and lasting influence on colleagues and audiences.