Glenn Scarpelli
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Glenn Scarpelli (born July 6, 1966 in Staten Island, New York) is a child actor and singer. Born Glenn Christopher Scarpelli, he is the son of long time Archie Comics artist Henry Scarpelli.
He is best known for his 1981-1983 role of Alex Handris on the long-running television situation comedy One Day at a Time. He left that sitcom to appear in a co-starring role in the NBC sitcom Jennifer Slept Here. Scarpelli's other television appearances include 3-2-1 Contact, Steven Spielberg's Amazing Stories, MacGyver, The Love Boat, and Fantasy.
In 1977, at the age of 10, Scarpelli made his Broadway debut, appearing in the play Golda with Anne Bancroft. He later returned to the stage in 1979 with the role of Richard, Duke of York in the Broadway revival of Richard III starring Al Pacino.
He released at least one musical album of songs.[citation needed]
In February 2006, Scarpelli publicly identified himself as gay; he came out on an episode of VH1's Top 100 Greatest Teen Stars. Scarpelli currently lives in Sedona, Arizona, with his boyfriend, Jude Belanger, and has been the CEO of the Sedona Now Network since 2003.
