Quiz

He was reluctant to take on the role of Balki from 'Perfect Strangers' because he knew that he was going to be cast because of Serge from 'Beverly Hills Cop'. However, when he went to Greece, he was inspired by the people's hospitality and agreed to play Balki.

He graduated from Yale School of Drama with full honors.

He is of Italian and Russian descent.

He received a scholarship to Yale.

Graduated from South Pasadena High School in 1977, where he excelled in French, theater and choir.

Became a member of the Harford, PA Masonic Lodge #445 in December, 2002.

His hobby is Greek sculpture (460 BC-31 BC).

Was briefly engaged to Marcy Walker in the mid-1980s.

After losing 60 pounds during the Covid lock down, he revealed he had struggled with weight problems since he was 5 years old, and at the time of "Perfect Strangers" he was taking two aerobics classes a day.

Currently the voice of Max, the refurbished bug, on the VW commercials. (maggio 2008)

He claimed on The Surreal Life (2003) that he grew up in a very dysfunctional family.

Surname pronounced "Pin-show", with a silent 'T'.

While filming 'Perfect Strangers' he had a tendency to forget his lines.

Organized the 1975 International Wizard of Oz Club, Inc. Winkie Convention.

Appearing in 'Stones in Their Pockets' on the London West End (dicembre 2001)

Appearing with Richard Dreyfuss and Eric Stoltz on Broadway in Arthur Penn's production of Larry Gelbart's play, "Sly Fox." (marzo 2004)

Harford, PA (luglio 2012)