Trivia

The first time he appeared on Laverne et Shirley (1976), he danced across the screen.

Performed a song and dance nightclub act in Las Vegas.

In July 2010 he appeared in a Long Island production of "A Fiddler on the Roof" to great success.

Was nominated for Broadway's 1975 Tony Award as Best Actor (Musical) for "The Lieutenant."

In 2008 he starred in a new production of the Broadway comedy "It Had To Be You" with his Laverne et Shirley (1976) co-star, Cindy Williams.

Starred as Vince Fontaine in a production of the musical Grease in 2000.

Prior to his own noted Broadway successes, he spent much of the 1970s appearing in many touring summer stock productions, co-starring alongside a number of Broadway legends, such as Nanette Fabray, Bonnie Franklin, John Raitt, and Chita Rivera.

Eddie was active in the Worcester County Light Opera in the early 1970s. He led the youth program in 1971. He was an enthusiastic dancer and a good teacher.

He was the son of Mariam (Apkarian) and Vaughn Mekjian. His family was of Armenian descent.

Was voted most popular by his high school class.

Has one daughter: Mia.

Was treasurer of his high school class.

Upon his death, he was cremated and his ashes given to his family.

He was a lifelong Democrat.