What Is Scott Baio's Net Worth and Salary?
Scott Baio is an American actor and television director who has a net worth of $4 million. Scott Baio first rose to prominence with his breakout role as Chachi Arcola on the popular sitcom "Happy Days" (1977-1984) and its spin-off "Joanie Loves Chachi" (1982-1983). Later, he became widely recognized for his portrayal of Charles, a college student working as a live-in babysitter, in the hit television series "Charles in Charge" (1984-1990).
In addition to his television career, Baio has appeared in a number of films, including the cult classic "Zapped!" (1982) and the drama "Stoned" (1981). Throughout the years, he has made guest appearances on various TV shows and participated in reality television programs such as "Scott Baio Is 45…and Single" (2007) and "Scott Baio Is 46…and Pregnant" (2008), which offered a glimpse into his personal life.
Baio's personal life has also garnered attention over the years, with his high-profile relationships and a reputation as a Hollywood heartthrob during the 1980s. In 2007, he married Renee Sloan, and the couple has a daughter named Bailey. More recently, Baio has been vocal about his political views and has actively supported conservative politicians, which has sparked both support and controversy.
Career
Scott Baio was born Scott Vincent James Baio on September 22, 1960, in Brooklyn, New York. He is the son of Italian immigrants from Sicily, Rose and Mario Baio. Scott graduated from Xaverian High School.
He made his film debut as a teenager, starring opposite Jodie Foster in the title role in the 1976 kid comedy "Bugsy Malone." (He and Foster later teamed up again in the teen drama "Foxes" in 1980.) His next role came when he was just sixteen when he was cast as a regular on the nostalgic sitcom "Happy Days" in 1977, portraying Fonzie's tough little cousin, Chachi, and thus, he became a favorite among teen girls. During his work on "Happy Days," Baio earned two Emmy Award nominations for his performances in the made-for-TV movies "Stoned" in 1981 and "All the Kids Do It" in 1985. During this time, he also won two Young Artist Awards for Best Young Actor for "Stoned" and Best Young Comedian for "Happy Days." Baio also starred in the after-school specials "The Boy Who Drank Too Much" and "Senior Trip," with Mickey Rooney.
Scott got the chance to play the role of Chachi once again in the short-lived spin-off series "Joanie Loves Chachi" in 1982, but his career will never shine as bright as it did in his teens. The show lasted for just seventeen episodes. Still, Baio went on to flaunt his thick Brooklyn accent and bronze looks on other TV series throughout the '80s and '90s. In 1982, he appeared in the ABC series "Eight is Enough." Baio recorded an album for RCA, and one of the singles was titled "How Do You Talk to Girls." During this period, he also undertook the lead role of Francis Geminiani in the HBO presentation of "Gemini," an adaptation of the Broadway comedy-drama "Happy Birthday."
Scott became an even bigger household name when he began starring in the comedy series "Charles in Charge." He starred in the role from 1984 until the show's end in 1990. From 1987 to 1991, Baio worked as a director on the children's comedy TV series "Out of This World."
Throughout the '90s, Baio appeared in several TV programs, including "Baby Talk" and "Diagnosis Murder," in which he portrayed Dr. Jack Stewart from 1993 to 1995. He had many guest-starring roles on popular shows like "Full House," "The Nanny," "Veronica's Closet," and "Touched by an Angel." Scott was also in numerous commercials during this time.
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In the year 2000, Baio began starring in smaller, independent films. He was in a comedic drama directed by Ellie Kanner called "Face to Face" in 2001. The film won the Audience Prize for Best Comedy at the Marco Island Film Festival, along with other accolades. The same year, Scott starred in the romantic drama "The Bread, My Sweet." He earned three Best Lead Actor prizes at various film festivals for his performance. In 2004, Baio appeared in Bob Clark's final feature film "Superbabies: Baby Geniuses 2." The film was panned by critics and was nominated for four Razzies, but Baio has described having a highly positive experience working on the film.
In 2005, Scott played himself in the West Craven film "Cursed." Baio also guest-starred on the critically-acclaimed Fox series "Arrested Development" as the Bluth family's serious but overpaid lawyer, Bob Loblaw. He appeared in four episodes in 2005 and was nominated by the Online Film and Television Association for Best Guest Actor in a Comedy Series. He returned to the series for one episode when it was revived by Netflix in 2013. In October 2012, Baio starred in and produced a sitcom for Nick at Nite, "See Dad Run." That same month, he appeared as a guest star in the TV program "Sam & Cat" on Nickelodeon. His last movie role to date was as Brent Lambert in the 2021 film "Courting Mom and Dad."
Personal Life
Over the years, as he made occasional TV appearances, Scott transformed from an innocent teen idol into a reputed ladies' man, dating women such as Pamela Anderson, Brooke Shields, and even Liza Minnelli (15 years his senior).
He saw the benefit of his long dating list with his own reality show, "Scott Baio is 45 And Single" (2007), which became popular enough to create a follow-up series, "Scott Baio is 46 and Pregnant." He was engaged to Jeanette Jonsson in 2001, but they broke up shortly after.
Baio married Renee Sloan in 2007. They had a daughter together shortly after. He announced that Renee was pregnant with twins in July 2007, but one of the babies passed away in the 11th week of gestation. Their daughter Bailey was born in December of that year. She was diagnosed with cerebral microvascular disease in 2017. The family started the Bailey Baio Angel Foundation to provide financial support to families who are dealing with metabolic disorders.
Baio is a staunch Republican and vocal supporter of Donald Trump. He campaigned for Ronald Reagan in his youth. He was a keynote speaker at the 2016 Republican National Convention.
In January 2018, Nicole Eggert made sexual misconduct allegations against Baio. She claimed that Scott molested her for three years when she was a teenager. Several months later, Alexander Polinsky accused Baio of engaging in verbal and physical abuse with him on the set of "Charles in Charge."
Real Estate
In 1994, Scott paid $1.385 million for an estate in Encino, California. He sold this home in 2010 for $2.5 million.
In 1995, Scott paid $1.85 million for a 6,300-square-foot mansion in Woodland Hills, California. The mansion is located within the Westchester County Estates gated community. He listed this home for sale in March 2023 for $3.85 million.
