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Stephen Shortridge (born October 23, 1951, in Red Oak, Iowa) is an American actor. Shortridge appeared in more than 20 film and television projects throughout the 1970s and 1980s, most recognizably from his role as a Southern high school student named Beau De LaBarre on the television sitcom Welcome Back, Kotter.
Stephen Shortridge is an actor who appeared in TV shows and movies such as Say Anything, Ray, and The Bold and the Beautiful. He was born in Iowa, studied commercial art, and quit acting in 1989 to pursue painting as his passion.
- January 1, 1
- Actor
- Red Oak, Iowa, USA
- Stephen Shortridge
Stephen Shortridge is an actor and painter who was born in Iowa and raised in Southern California. He is best known for his role as Cotton in Charlie's Angels and his impressionist style of painting.
- October 23, 1951
- Gabe Kaplan
- Marcia Strassman
- John Sylvester White
- John Travolta
- Ron Palillo
- Lawrence Hilton-Jacobs
- Robert Hegyes
- Debralee Scott
- Stephen Shortridge
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As Gabe Kotter
Stand-up comedian Gabe Kaplan was cast in the titular role as the affable and understanding Gabe Kotter, and he often used his stage presence when teaching the Sweathogs at James Buchanan High. Welcome Back, Kotter was launched as a vehicle for the funnyman, and he appeared in nearly every episode over its four-season run. However, he was missing for most of the final season of the show as Kaplan was having contract disputes with the network. Caplan's filmography was rather brief, but he did...
As Julie Kotter
The long-suffering wife of Gabe Kotter, Julie Cotter was brought to life by Marcia Strassman, and she perfectly embodied the character's loving nature that was balanced by her wish that Gabe would take things more seriously. She is also annoyed by the fact that Gabe allows his students to show up at their apartment unannounced, which leads to an episode where the couple actually split up briefly. Eventually, Julie worked at the school as a secretary and then as a substitute teacher. Strassman...
As Michael Woodman
The importance of a great sitcom villain is underrated and Welcome Back, Kotter characters like John Sylvester White's Vice Principal Michael Woodman were what made the show classic. While not downright villainous, Vice Principal Woodman was clearly the antagonist of the series, and White excelled at showing the character's contempt for the Sweathogs and Kotter. He butts heads with Kotter about his unorthodox approach to teaching, while he also becomes the butt of many jokes from the Sweathog...
As Vincent "Vinnie" Barbarino
The brash and arrogant Vinnie Barbarino was the role that made Travolta famous, and he was the most successful member of the cast of Welcome Back, Kotterby far. Barbarino's swaggering attitude and catchphrases made him a popular character, with him being the heartthrob of the school as well as the leader of the Sweathogs. However, Barbarino was also dim-witted and childish when he was not the center of attention. Travolta went from sitcoms to movies and found immediate success with an Oscar n...
As Arnold Dingfelder Horshack
Tapped to play the class clown of the Sweathogs, Ron Palillo made a splash as the lovable goofball Arnold Dingfelder Horshack. He fit nicely into the typical oddball sitcom character persona with his strange observations making for some of the most memorable moments in the series. Despite his bizarre behavior, he is one of the smartest members of the Sweathogs when it comes to schoolwork, though he feels out of place with the other students. Welcome Back, Kotter was Palillo's first role, and...
As Freddie "Boom Boom" Washington
One of the smartest Sweathogs, Freddie "Boom Boom" Washington went along with his classmates' antics but tried to be the voice of reason when he could. He even manages to take over as leader of the Sweathogs for a time but they grow tired of his bossy ways and reinstate Vinny. Washington is also one of the school's star athletes with his position on the basketball team. Lawrence Hilton-Jacobs was brilliantly cast in the role of Washington, and many of the actor's distinct and hilarious manner...
As Juan Luis Epstein
The best sitcoms are those with diverse characters who bring something different to the table, and Juan Epstein was perhaps the unique member of the cast of Welcome Back, Kotter. Epstein was the tough guy of the Sweathogs, and he was fiercely proud of his Puerto Rican and Jewish heritage. His small stature never affected his ability to be intimidating, though he could still be goofy and likable like the rest of the gang. After Welcome Back, Kotter, Hegyes made sporadic appearances on TV, incl...
As Rosalie "Hotsie" Totsie
A popular character during the show's first season, Debralee Scott played Rosalie "Hotsie" Totsie, a girl at James Buchanan High who was popular with the boys in the Sweathogs. She is the daughter of a strict reverend, which is partially the cause of her rebellious and promiscuous behavior, even if that reputation is revealed to be largely exaggerated. Scott had previously appeared in the George Lucas-directed film American Graffiti in 1973 and continued to play small roles in movies and TV t...
As Beauregard "Beau" De LaBarre
Introduced as a replacement for Vinnie Barbarino during the show's final season, Beauregard "Beau" De LaBerre introduced a bit of Southern charm to the cast of Welcome Back, Kotter. With John Travolta's Barbarino leaving the series, the show sought to find a new heartthrob character while also bringing in a character who was different from the New York City characters of the show. Actor Stephen Shortridge played the part appropriately grandiose to match his fellow Sweathogs, and he did what h...
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Stephen Shortridge was born in Iowa and raised in Southern California. Stephen excelled in art throughout his schooling but had mainly studied commercial art. He took his first painting class while attending Idaho State University on a Water Polo Scholarship - Stephen was an All-American.
Learn about the work and life of Stephen Charles Shortridge, a nationally acclaimed painter who creates expressive and emotional art. Explore his books, galleries, and online store of original paintings and prints.
Learn about the life and work of Stephen Charles Shortridge, a nationally acclaimed Romantic Impressionist painter and former actor. Discover his artistic style, influences, inspirations, and personal journey from Iowa to Idaho.
