Robert Romanus is a multifaceted American personality, renowned for his proficiency in both the film and television industries, as well as his musical talents.
Born to Eileen (Maloof) and Raymond Romanos, a dentist, Robert is the son of a dental professional and the brother of actor Richard Romanus. Initially, Robert had aspirations to become a singer, with the possibility of forming a band. However, his journey took an unexpected turn when he landed a role in the 1982 comedy film Fast Times at Ridgemont High, where he played the character of ticket scalper Mike Damone.
Before his breakthrough in the film industry, Robert worked as a singing busboy at a restaurant, where he met Steve Feldman, a fellow singing busboy. The two musicians struck up a friendship and went on to form their own group, Papa's Kitchen.
Romanus's extensive list of television credits includes starring roles in the series The Best of Times, where he played Pete Falcone, and the 1985 film Bad Medicine. He has also appeared in several short-lived shows, such as Fame, Booker, and Maggie Winters, as well as guest-starring in numerous programs, including CHiPs, 21 Jump Street, Alien Nation, MacGyver, Providence, Will & Grace, and My Own Worst Enemy.
In addition to his television work, Romanus has also made appearances in soap operas, such as Days of Our Lives, where he played Marvin 'Speed' Selejko from 1983-1985, and The Young and the Restless, where he portrayed Lou in 2002. Romanus has also directed the 2008 drama Grapefruit Moon and had a small part in American Pie Presents: The Book of Love, as himself. In 2010, he played the guitar teacher in The Runaways.
Since 2012, Romanus has been the owner of a café in North Hollywood, Bob's Espresso Bar. He has three children with his ex-wife, actress Kari Lizer.
