J. Benjamin Chulay was born on August 9, 1952 in Los Angeles, California, USA. He is an editor and actor, known for Remington Steele (1982), Melrose Place (1992) and The Mary Tyler Moore Show (1970). He has been married to Nancy K. Chulay since May 6, 1989. They have two children. He was previously married to Deborah K. Pipal.
Fans of Mary Tyler Moore might know him as the recurring blond extra in the newsroom, often busy at work in the background behind Mary's desk. This character was identified as "Pete" in two episodes.