Don Amendolia

Don Amendolia (born February 1, 1945, in Glassboro, New Jersey) is an American actor. He is known for his roles as Big Al Kennedy in NBC's soap opera Sunset Beach and for recurring roles on Twin Peaks, Night Court, and It's Garry Shandling's Show. Amendolia has made guest appearances on popular TV shows such as Cheers, Newhart, Family Ties, Life Goes On, Valerie, Perfect Strangers, The Fresh Prince of Bel Air, Ellen, Seinfeld, and Law & Order. He has also appeared in notable films including Wayne's World (1992), Fearless (1993), Ed Wood (1994), Boogie Nights (1997), and Bounce (2000). Amendolia has directed episodes of Growing Pains and Harry and the Hendersons, and has appeared on Broadway in 33 Variations, Stepping Out, and My One and Only. He directed the rotating cast of the Off-Broadway show Wicked and played the Wizard on the second national tour of the musical. Amendolia is also known for providing acting lessons and workouts to the cast of the film Purple Rain.