Anecdotes

Suffered from a genetic disorder called Cherubism which causes excessive bone growth in the lower face, which was the cause of his enormous jawline.

A former Chicago police officer.

Suffered a serious back injury while doing a stunt on a movie set in 2002. He was forced to use a cane or motor scooter to get around until he made an almost-complete recovery by 2006.

Began his career as a singer/keyboardist/guitar player for the Chicago-based rock band Nova Express. The band performed as an opening act for such groups as Jefferson Airplane, The Who. and the Electric Prunes.

Suffered a heart attack while appearing at his last fan convention Pensacon on February 28, 2015 and was rushed to a nearby hospital where he spent four weeks under observation for an enlarged heart. He never recovered and died there from cardiac arrest one month later.

Briefly worked as a Chippendale's dancer.

Main antagonist in the horror trilogy Maniac Cop (1988), Maniac Cop 2 (1990) and Maniac Cop 3 (1992).

Well known for having an extra large face; i.e. the role of "Face" in Tango & Cash (1989).

Of Lithuanian descent.

Graduated in 1968 from Proviso West H.S., Hillside, IL.

Survived by his brother Billy Zdarsky.

Auditioned for a role in Dick Tracy.