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Danny Pintauro is an
American actor best known for his role as Jonathan on the long-running sitcom
Who's the Boss?.
Pintauro began his career as child actor landing a role on the soap opera As the World Turns for three consecutive seasons. His film debut came in 1982, when Pintauro played Tad Trenton in [Cujo]].
In 1994, Pintauro decided to put acting aside, and go to college. Majoring in drama, Pintauro graduated from Standford University in 1998. During his time in college in July of 1997, Pintauro announced in an interview with The National Enquirer that he a homosexual.
Fast Facts
- Birth Name: Daniel John Pintauro
- Alias Names: Daniel Pintauro, Dan Pintauro
- Born: January 6, 1976
- Birthplace: Milltown, New Jersey
- Gender: Male
- Occupation: Actor
- Father: John
- Mother: Margaret
- Is an Eagle Scout
- Years Acting: 1981-Present
- 1997: Came out as a homosexual
Education
- 1994: Attended Middlesex County College
- 1998: Graduated Stanford University on January 14
Movie Credits
- 2007: Stefan in The Still Life
- 1990: Kevin Worth in Jury Duty: The Comedy
- 1985: Billy in Timestalkers
- 1985: Ben Beniker in The Beniker Gang
- 1983: Tad Trenton in Cujo
Television Credits
- 1984-1992: Jonathan Bower on Who's the Boss?
- 1987: Alex on Highway to Heaven
- 1982-1985: Paul Ryan #1 on As the World Turns
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