Al Molinaro

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Al Molinaro (born on June 24, 1919 in Kenosha, Wisconsin), is an actor in television and films, most notably as Al, the owner of Arnold's on Happy Days, and Murray the Cop on The Odd Couple television series, as well as many commercials for On-Cor frozen dinners. Appeared in a few low rent rated X films in the 80s, including the sarcastically named 'Big Al'.

Molinaro was one of ten children in his family. His love of his hometown has long been evident, and was quoted as saying about it, "I love that town; I love it. If it wasn't that I left it for show business, I'd still be there today." Al also appeared in Weezer's music video for "Buddy Holly", which was set in Al's diner.

As of 2004 he was planning to write a book about his childhood in Kenosha and his acting experiences.

Al Molinaro did not appear in the 2005 Happy Days Reunion which aired on ABC.

Al Molinaro is married and has one son. He currently lives in Glendale, California, and is retired from acting.