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<h2>Early Life and Family Background</h2>

<a href="/biography/adrian-zmed">Adrian George Zmed</a> was born on March 14, 1954, in Chicago, Illinois, United States. He is an American <a href="/biography/adrian-zmed">actor</a>, singer, and television personality. He is the youngest of three brothers. His parents were <a href="/biography/adrian-zmed">George Zmed</a>, a Romanian Orthodox <a href="/biography/adrian-zmed">priest</a> born in Romania as George Zmed-Smith, and Persida Zmed (née Golub). Although his family has Romanian roots and spent time in Romania, Adrian was born and raised primarily in the U.S.

<h2>Education and Training</h2>

Zmed began his early education in the United States. He attended Lane Tech High School in Chicago, where he initially pursued athletics. However, after suffering a serious leg injury during a football game, he turned to the performing arts. His first acting role was in a school production of Guys and Dolls, which sparked his interest in theatre.

Following his graduation from Lane Tech, Zmed attended the Goodman School of Drama at DePaul University, where he earned a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree. He later studied voice at the Chicago Conservatory of Music to develop his singing talent.

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<h2>Acting Career and Television Appearances</h2>

Zmed made his professional acting debut shortly after completing his studies. One of his early breakthrough roles was playing Danny Zuko in the national touring production of the musical Grease, a role he also assumed on Broadway. His television career began in 1978, with his first role as <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Marty_Decker">Marty Decker</a> in an episode of Starsky & Hutch.

Throughout the late 1970s and 1980s, Zmed appeared in several television series, including Flatbush, <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Goodtime_Girls">Goodtime Girls</a>, I’m a Big Girl Now, Bosom Buddies, Angie, and An Evening at the Improv. However, he is best known for his role as Officer Vince Romano on the popular police drama T. J. Hooker, where he starred opposite <a href="/biography/william-shatner">William Shatner</a>. This role brought him widespread recognition.

He continued to build his television résumé with roles in productions such as The Theresa Saldana Story, Murder, She Wrote, Hotel, Empty Nest, and Caroline in the City.

<h2>Stage Performances and Hosting Career</h2>

In addition to his screen work, Zmed returned to the stage with notable theatrical performances. He was a lead <a href="/biography/adrian-zmed">performer</a> in the musical <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Children_of_Eden">Children of Eden</a> and appeared in productions of Grease, Falsettos, and Blood Brothers. More recently, he portrayed Noah in a New York City staging of The Ark.

In September 1985, Zmed became the host of the popular television dance competition show Dance Fever, succeeding <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Deney_Terrio">Deney Terrio</a>, who had hosted the show since its debut in 1979. His hosting stint introduced him to a new range of television audiences.

Adrian Zmed has built a versatile entertainment career, with his net worth estimated at approximately $3 million, primarily due to his work in television and theater.

<h2>Personal Life and Philanthropy</h2>

During high school, Zmed dated Barbara Fitzner, whom he later married in 1976 at the age of 22. The couple had two sons, Dylan and Zachary. After their divorce, Zmed married Susan Wood, a singer and actress from New Zealand, though that marriage also ended in divorce. He married Lyssa Lynne on October 5, 2012, marking his third marriage.

Standing at 5 feet 8 inches tall, Adrian Zmed is known for his close relationship with his family and his engagement with fans through social media platforms such as Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram. He is also actively involved in charitable organizations and community outreach.

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