Eddie Mekka, born Rudolph Mekjian, is tightly identified with his youthful portrayal of Carmine Ragusa, a.k.a. The Big Ragu, on the blue-collar sitcom "Laverne & Shirley." His character was a husky amateur boxer/dancer who was tough but funny and always cheerful.
Mekka, whose ancestors were Armenian, played Carmine from 1976 to 1983, when the show ended.
Post-"Laverne & Shirley" appearances on other TV shows include "Fantasy Island," "The Love Boat,"Family Matters," Guiding Light," and "The Suite Life of Jack and Cody." He has also had minor roles in a few movies and has performed in musical theatre. A highlight of his work in theatre was his portrayal of Groucho Marx in "An Evening with Groucho."
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