Steve Vinovich Explained

Birth Place:Peoria, Illinois, U.S.
Occupation:Actor
Years Active:1969–present
Spouse:Carolyn Mignini

Steve Vinovich is an American actor.

Biography

Vinovich was born in Peoria, Illinois, the son of Jennie J. (née Kuhel), a secretary, and Stephen J. Vinovich, an insurance salesman. His paternal grandparents are Croatian. His maternal grandparents are Slovenian.

Vinovich has appeared in several feature films such as B.J Wert in 1987's Mannequin, and Dr. Novos in the 1994 comedy The Santa Clause. He also voiced Puffin in the 1994 animated film The Swan Princess and one of the only three actors of the original cast to reprise his role for the two direct-to-video sequels (the other two being Michelle Nicastro as Princess Odette and James Arrington as Sir Chamberlain).

He appeared in The Foreigner at Corn Stock Theatre in Peoria, Illinois the summer of 2013 and has appeared in Broadway shows including Waitress, All The Way, Lost in Yonkers, The Grand Tour and The Robber Bridegroom.[1]

He is married to actress Carolyn Mignini.

Filmography

YearTitleRoleNotes
1970Weekend with the Babysitter Snitch
1971Jennifer on My Mind Ornstein
1972Call Her Mom Randall Feigelbaum
1972The Mechanic Party Guest #1
1972The Sexpert Brain Surgeon Uncredited
1980Three's Company Ben Baxter Episode: "Jack's Graduation"
1986Seize the Day Zeigler
1986Cheers High Sultan Episode: "Knights of the Scimitar"
1987Mannequin B.J. Wert
1988Roseanne Bob Episode: "The Memory Game"
1988Raising Miranda Bob Hoodenpyle Regular cast, 9 episodes
1988–1990Valerie Richard TV series, 4 episodes
1989Wired Studio Executive
1990–1995Family Matters Simon Kincaid / Master of Ceremonies TV series, 2 episodes
1990Matlock A.D.A. Eli Boward Episode: "The D.A."
1990Hollywood Boulevard II Max Miranda
1990Awakenings Ray
1991Guilty as Charged Slumlord
1991–1993Sisters Rupert Coates TV series, 4 episodes
1991–1994Step by Step Leo Klemke / Mel Fensky TV series, 2 episodes
1992House IV Yardsale Man
1992Round Trip to Heaven Melvin
1992Married with Children Director TV Series, 1 episode
1994I'll Do Anything Rainbow House Director
1994 Joseph Episode: "Paradise"
1994The Swan Princess Puffin Voice
1994The Santa Clause Dr. Novos
1995–2001Touched by an Angel Dave / Roger / Ron Walker TV series, 3 episodes
1997–2007The Young and the Restless Senator Carter Bodi TV series, 5 episodes
1997 Puffin
1998
1999Home Improvement Dr. Hennessy Episode: "Trouble-a-Bruin"
1999Seven Girlfriends Lisa's Husband
2000Across the Line Mr. Randall
2000JAG Mr. Berlin Episode: "Legacy: Part 2"
2001The Trumpet of the Swan Maurice / Ranger Voice
2001Surviving Gilligan's Island Jim Backus TV movie
2001 Video game, Voice
2002–2008Days of Our Lives Frederick Sykes / Ben Thompson aka Frederick Skyes / Mr. Limberg TV series, 7 episodes
2003Everybody Loves Raymond Jerry Musso Episode: "Somebody Hates Raymond"
20038 Simple Rules for Dating My Teenage Daughter Director Episode: "Merry Christmas: The Story of Anne Frank and Skeevy"
2005–2006Malcolm in the Middle Mr. Hodges / Principal TV series, 3 episodes
2006Cold Case McDuff - 1945 Episode: "The Hen House"
2008Remarkable Power Bill
2010Alpha and Omega Park Ranger Voice
2015The Intern Miles

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Steve Vinovich – Broadway Cast & Staff IBDB. 2020-09-25. www.ibdb.com.