John D'Aquino, a familiar face from 1980s films, 1990s sitcoms, and a 2000s Disney Channel series, has been seen in Los Angeles at the age of 68.
D'Aquino, who portrayed the U.S. President on the Disney Channel's "Cory in the House," was recently observed running errands in the city. He was dressed in a casual double denim outfit and accessorized with tortoiseshell sunglasses.
Early Career and Notable Roles
D'Aquino began his acting career in the 1980s, appearing in projects alongside Kevin Costner, Gene Hackman, and Meg Ryan. His film credits include the 1987 neo-noir "No Way Out" and the 1988 cult horror film "Pumpkinhead." He also made guest appearances on popular television series such as "Magnum, P.I.," "Matlock," and "Quantum Leap."
In the 1990s, D'Aquino was featured in "Xena: Warrior Princess," "3rd Rock from the Sun," and "Baywatch." He is particularly remembered by "Seinfeld" fans for his 1996 role as Todd, a character who repeatedly managed to date Elaine Benes, played by Julia Louis-Dreyfus, without directly asking her out.
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"Cory in the House" and Later Work
D'Aquino's role as U.S. President Richard Martinez on "Cory in the House" brought him to prominence with a younger audience in the late 2000s. The series, a spin-off of "That's So Raven," ran for two seasons from 2007 to 2008. The show followed Cory Baxter as he moved to Washington, D.C., after his father became the President's chef.
More recently, D'Aquino has had guest spots on shows including "JAG," "Hannah Montana," "Weeds," "Monk," "CSI: Crime Scene Investigation," "The Mentalist," "Dexter," and "SWAT." He also appeared in the drama series "Sugar" two years ago, playing the father of a serial killer.
Current Pursuits
Currently, D'Aquino is an acting coach, drawing inspiration from Robert De Niro's work. He remains actively involved in acting, with upcoming projects including a horror fantasy film titled "The Last Time."