EXCLUSIVE 80s comedy actor who starred with Bill Murray looks unrecognizable during a rare outing in Los Angeles
A Hollywood star who is known for appearing in classic comedy films throughout the 1980s was spotted enjoying a rare outing in Los Angeles.
He has worked alongside a number of celebrities over the years such as Bill Murray, Michael Keaton, Farrah Fawcett, Kim Cattrall and Chevy Chase.
The actor began his career - which has spanned around six decades thus far - in the early 70s with small roles in both film and television.
He then landed a lead role in a comedic movie which became a box office hit and was followed by two sequels.
The star was also romantically linked to Valerie Bertinelli after the pair worked together on a beloved sitcom.
But can you guess who he is?
It is Scott Colomby, 72 - who is known for his roles in Caddyshack (1980) and also Porky's (1981).
The actor was seen stepping out to run a few errands this week on Monday in sunny L.A. and also had the chance to mingle with a close pal.
He kept it casual wearing a short-sleeved, black shirt as well as a pair of dark gray pants. The star completed the outfit by slipping into comfy black sneakers.
Colomby portrayed the role of Tony D'Annunzio in Caddyshack - who was the rival of fellow caddie Danny Noonan, played by Michael O'Keefe.
The cast had also included Chevy Chase, Rodney Dangerfield, Ted Knight as well as Bill Murray.
The premise of the sports comedy is: 'An exclusive golf course has to deal with a flatulent new member and a destructive dancing gopher,' per IMDB.
Caddyshack was a box office success and raked in $60 million on a budget of around $4-$6 million. Eight years later, a sequel was released - although Colomby did not appear in the movie.
In 1982, Scott had the chance to further show off his comedic skills in the film titled Porky's - with the cast also starring Sex And The City alum Kim Cattrall, Kaki Hunter, Nancy Parsons, Alex Karras and Susan Clark.
The actor was seen stepping out to run a few errands this week on Monday in sunny L.A. and also had the chance to mingle with a close pal
He kept it casual wearing a short-sleeved, black shirt as well as a pair of dark gray pants. The star completed the outfit by slipping into comfy black sneakers
The premise is: 'In 1954, a group of Florida high-school guys try to help their buddy lose his virginity, which leads them to seek revenge on a sleazy nightclub owner and his redneck sheriff brother for harassing them,' per an IMDB synopsis.
Colomby took on the role of Brian Schwartz in the film - which was also a box office success upon its release.
The movie - which was directed by Bob Clark - raked in $160 million on a budget of around $4-$5 million, and also became the sixth highest-grossing film of the year as well.
Two additional movies were made, which Scott also appeared in: Porky's II: The Next Day (1983) and Porky's Revenge! (1985).
Scott was born in 1952 in Brooklyn, New York and later attended Beverly Hills High School where he graduated from in 1970.
He later furthered his passion for performing and acting while taking theater arts classes at the Immaculate Heart school.
Colomby kicked off his professional acting career in the early 70s such as with the film Montserrat (1971) and appearances in shows such as Room 222, Sons And Daughters as well as Charlie's Angels.
From 1977-1978, Scott starred as Cliff Randall in the sitcom One Day At A Time - where he first met Valerie Bertinelli.
The pair reportedly dated during his time as a guest star on the series - and were pictured together on more than one occasion.
Also in the late 70s, the actor appeared in a total of 15 episodes of the short-lived comedy series Szysznyk.
Along with his roles in Caddyshack and the Porky's films, the 80s was busy for Scott - who also was seen in shows such as The A-Team and Dirty Dancing.
In 1988, he began playing the character of Jose Torres in the soap opera Days Of Our Lives throughout 18 episodes.
In the 1990s, Colomby starred alongside Michael Keaton and Kelly Preston in the movie Jack Frost (1998).
Scott's last credit on IMDB is the 2023 film All Of It Happened On A Thursday - where he portrayed the role of Alligator Swanson.
To further his passion for the arts, the star also co-founded a performance company called Big Elvin & The Professors' Blues Theater.
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