Actor

Born in Grosse Pointe, Michigan; the youngest of five Children of Santina (Cossa) and Salvatore Viviano. Graduated from Schaumburg (Illinois) High School; Eastern Illinois University. Began his career in Chicago, in commercials and Theatre, before moving to New York City for a Broadway debut in THE THREE MUSKETEERS (1984). Continued a Theatrical career on Broadway in such shows as ROMANCE / ROMANCE; CITY OF ANGELS; FALSETTOS; THE LIFE; THE FULL MONTY. Off-Broadway in BEAU JEST; CATHER COUNTY; WEIRD ROMANCE; CATCH ME IF I FALL; BROADWAY JUKEBOX; HAMLET, THE OPERA; etc... Nominated for a Helen Hayes Award (1998) for his portrayal of the title character in SUNDAY IN THE PARK WITH GEORGE. For director/writer John Fasano he starred in two genre films Black Roses (1988), and The Jitters (1989). He has recorded on over two dozen CD's of Theatrical and Old Standard songs. Married to actress 'Liz Larsen'.