Luke Tarsitano
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Luke Tarsitano is an American television actor, born March 18, 1990. He played the character of Fudge
in the series of that name and had guest appearances on Frasier
, on Suddenly Susan
, and on The Tonight Show with Jay Leno. During one of these visits, Leno asked if it was true that Tarsitano had seen a UFO. "I did not see a UFO," replied Luke. "I saw an alien
spaceship
.". He also hinted that he was the reincarnation
of John "Duke" Wayne
.
In 1997, he was a regular on the short-lived TV show Over the Top
. He played impish youngster Daniel Martin, who affectionately gave grief to cynical grownup Simon Ferguson, played by Tim Curry
.
In 2003 he played Brian in All Your Difference. Luke Tarsitano currently resides in California
and had two small roles in the 2011 shorts Baer
and Counterfeiters.
Fudge (TV series)
Fudge is an American children's television series produced by Amblin Entertainment in association with MTE, based on a series of Judy Blume books about a young boy nicknamed Fudge. The series ran for two seasons , with 24 episodes following a telefilm adaptation of Blume's novel Fudge-A-Mania,...
in the series of that name and had guest appearances on Frasier
Frasier
Frasier is an American sitcom that was broadcast on NBC for eleven seasons, from September 16, 1993, to May 13, 2004. The program was created and produced by David Angell, Peter Casey, and David Lee in association with Grammnet and Paramount Network Television.A spin-off of Cheers, Frasier stars...
, on Suddenly Susan
Suddenly Susan
Suddenly Susan is an American sitcom that was broadcast on NBC from 1996 to 2000. The show takes place at The Gate, a fictitious magazine which is based in San Francisco. Among the magazine's employees is Susan Keane , who always has been cared for by someone else...
, and on The Tonight Show with Jay Leno. During one of these visits, Leno asked if it was true that Tarsitano had seen a UFO. "I did not see a UFO," replied Luke. "I saw an alien
Extraterrestrial life
Extraterrestrial life is defined as life that does not originate from Earth...
spaceship
Starship
A starship or interstellar spacecraft is a theoretical spacecraft designed for traveling between the stars, as opposed to a vehicle designed for orbital spaceflight or interplanetary travel....
.". He also hinted that he was the reincarnation
Reincarnation
Reincarnation best describes the concept where the soul or spirit, after the death of the body, is believed to return to live in a new human body, or, in some traditions, either as a human being, animal or plant...
of John "Duke" Wayne
John Wayne
Marion Mitchell Morrison , better known by his stage name John Wayne, was an American film actor, director and producer. He epitomized rugged masculinity and became an enduring American icon. He is famous for his distinctive calm voice, walk, and height...
.
In 1997, he was a regular on the short-lived TV show Over the Top
Over the Top (TV series)
Over the Top is an American sitcom starring Tim Curry, Annie Potts and Steve Carell. The series premiered on ABC on October 21, 1997. Although 12 episodes were produced, the series was canceled after only three episodes had aired.-Synopsis:...
. He played impish youngster Daniel Martin, who affectionately gave grief to cynical grownup Simon Ferguson, played by Tim Curry
Tim Curry
Timothy James "Tim" Curry is a British actor, singer, composer and voice actor, known for his work in a diverse range of theatre, film and television productions. He currently resides in Los Angeles, California....
.
In 2003 he played Brian in All Your Difference. Luke Tarsitano currently resides in California
California
California is a state located on the West Coast of the United States. It is by far the most populous U.S. state, and the third-largest by land area...
and had two small roles in the 2011 shorts Baer
Baer
Baer is the surname of:* Arthur "Bugs" Baer , American journalist and humorist* Buddy Baer , American boxer* Byron Baer , American politician...
and Counterfeiters.
Awards
- 1997 Young Artist AwardYoung Artist AwardThe Young Artist Award is an accolade bestowed by the Young Artist Foundation, a non-profit organization founded in 1978 to recognize and award excellence of youth performers, and to provide scholarships for young artists who may be physically and/or financially challenged.The Young Artist...
Best Performance by a Young Actor in a Saturday Morning TV Program for FudgeFudge (TV series)Fudge is an American children's television series produced by Amblin Entertainment in association with MTE, based on a series of Judy Blume books about a young boy nicknamed Fudge. The series ran for two seasons , with 24 episodes following a telefilm adaptation of Blume's novel Fudge-A-Mania,...
.