Robert Desiderio

Robert Desiderio (born September 9, 1951) is an American actor known for his roles on television. He gained prominence in soap operas, appearing in daytime dramas such as Search for Tomorrow (1979–80), Ryan's Hope (1982), and One Life to Live (1982–83). Desiderio starred as Steve Piermont in the ABC soap opera One Life to Live (1982-83) opposite his future wife, Judith Light. He also starred in the HBO drama series Maximum Security (1984-85), the ABC crime drama Heart of the City (1986-87), and had a recurring role as Ted Melcher in the CBS prime time soap opera Knots Landing (1988-89). Desiderio has also appeared on shows like MacGruder and Loud, Cheers, and The Sopranos.