Eddie Mekka

Eddie Mekka, born Edward Rudolph Mekjian on June 14, 1952, was an American actor known for his role as Carmine Ragusa on the hit sitcom Laverne & Shirley. Hailing from Worcester, Massachusetts, Mekka was the son of Armenian parents, with his father being a World War II veteran. After his Tony Award-nominated performance in The Lieutenant on Broadway, he relocated to Los Angeles. Mekka portrayed Carmine 'The Big Ragoo' Ragusa on Laverne & Shirley from 1976 to 1983. Throughout his career, he appeared in around 50 TV shows and movies, including 24 and The Suite Life of Zack & Cody.