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Ed Marinaro - Net Worth, Age, Height, Birthday, Bio, Wiki!

Explore Ed Marinaro net worth, age, height, bio, birthday, wiki, and salary! NFL star turned actor who played the role of Coach Marty Davis on the TV series Blue Mountain State alongside Darin Brooks. He was also a regular on Hill Street Blues for five seasons. In this article, we will discover how old is Ed Marinaro? Who is Ed Marinaro dating now & how much money does Ed Marinaro have?

NameEd Marinaro
First NameEd
Last NameMarinaro
OccupationTV Actor
BirthdayMarch 31
Birth Year1950
Place of BirthNew York City
Home TownNew York State
Birth CountryUnited States
Birth SignAries
Full/Birth Name
ParentsLouis John Marinaro
SiblingsNot Available
SpouseTracy York
Children(s)Eddie Marinaro

Ed Marinaro Biography

Ed Marinaro is one of the most popular and richest TV Actor who was born on March 31, 1950 in New York City, New York State, United States. He was in the TV film Favorite Deadly Sins alongside Denis Leary.

Marinaro was runner-up to Pat Sullivan for the Heisman Trophy in 1971, the highest finish for an Ivy League player since the league de-emphasized football in the mid-1950s. Princeton’s Dick Kazmaier won the award in 1951 when the Ivy was still considered a major football conference. Marinaro won the 1971 Maxwell Award and the UPI College Football Player of the Year as the top player in college football. He holds two NCAA records: most rushes per game in a season (39.6 in 1971) and career average carries per game (34.0, 1969–71).

Marinaro played college football at Cornell University, where he set over 16 NCAA records. He was the first running back in NCAA history to run for 4,000 career rushing yards and led the nation in rushing in 1971.

He has a son with wife, Tracy York, whom he married in 2001.

During his NFL career, he played for the Minnesota Vikings, New York Jets and Seattle Seahawks.

Ed Marinaro (born March 31, 1950) is a former professional American football player and actor. In 1971, he finished as a runner-up to Pat Sullivan for the Heisman Trophy, and from 2010–2011 starred in the football comedy series, Blue Mountain State. He is also known as a regular cast member on Hill Street Blues, playing Officer Joe Coffey for five seasons (1981–1986).

Ed Marinaro Net Worth

Ed is one of the richest TV Actor from United States. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Ed Marinaro's net worth $3 Million. (Last Update: January 13, 2024)

He attended Cornell University, where he played football. He set over 16 NCAA records.

Net Worth$3 Million
SalaryUnder Review
Source of IncomeTV Actor
CarsNot Available
HouseLiving in own house.

In September 2019, Marinaro appeared as a guest on Turner Classic Movies, appearing in wraparounds with Ben Mankiewicz to introduce a series of films centered around college football.

In January 2020, Marinaro was named by ESPN as one of the “150 greatest players in college football’s 150-year history,” ranking at number 126. He was one of only three Ivy League players on the list. ESPN wrote of Marinaro, “It is up for debate as to whether Marinaro is the last great running back produced by the Ivy League. What is not up for debate are the numbers that illustrate his production.”

Ethnicity, religion & political views

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Marinaro was inducted in the College Football Hall of Fame in 1991.

Who is Ed Marinaro Dating?

According to our records, Ed Marinaro married to Tracy York . As of January 13, 2024, Ed Marinaro’s is not dating anyone.

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Height, Weight & Body Measurements

Ed Marinaro height 6 ft 2 in Ed weight Not Known & body measurements will update soon.

Height6 ft 2 in
WeightNot Known
Body MeasurementsUnder Review
Eye ColorNot Available
Hair ColorNot Available
Feet/Shoe SizeNot Available

After leaving football, Marinaro became an actor. He has been a cast member on a number of television series, including Laverne & Shirley and Sisters. He joined the regular cast of Hill Street Blues in 1981 playing officer Joe Coffey until 1986. He also appeared in the 2006 film Circus Island.

Facts & Trivia

Ed Ranked on the list of most popular TV Actor. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in United States. Ed Marinaro celebrates birthday on March 31 of every year.

Why did Ed Marinaro leave Hill Street?

Marinaro had enough confidence in his acting by 1986 to quit “Hill Street Blues” before its final season because he wanted to pursue other roles. He did end up getting killed in his final episode, which was entitled “Iced Coffey.”

Who did Ed Marinaro play pro football for?

Cornell Big Red football

Is Ed Marinaro in the Hall of Fame?

Marinaro was inducted to the College Football Hall of Fame in 1991. In January 2020, Marinaro was named by ESPN as one of the “150 greatest players in college football’s 150-year history,” ranking at number 126. He was one of only three Ivy League players on the list.

What nationality is Ed Marinaro?

American

Why did Hill Street Blues get Cancelled?

Jeffrey Lewis, co-executive producer of the show (with David Milch), said Monday that the show’s ending was as much the result of the desire of some producers, writers and cast members to move on to new projects as its slide in the ratings, which may have been influenced by the show’s move to a time slot opposite the …

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