Michael Dante

Biography

Michael Dante is a talented American actor and former minor league baseball player born Ralph Vitti on September 2, 1931, in Stamford, Connecticut. He began his acting career with drama classes at the University of Miami during spring training with the Washington Senators, leading to his first film role in 1956's "Somebody Up There Likes Me." A successful baseball player, he later transitioned to Hollywood, taking on notable roles in films such as "Beyond Evil," "The Farmer," and "Willard."