His experiences as a student in an under-achieving class (like the Sweathogs) in the early 1960s was the basis for Welcome Back, Kotter (1975).
Champion poker player
Finished 3rd in the World Poker Tour Event at The Mirage
in Las Vegas (March 2005)
Provided coverage on ESPN for the 2002 World Series of Poker.
Worked as a standup comic, a sitcom and film actor, and a disc jockey.
Was a broadcaster for the only outdoor World Series of Poker along with Phil Hellmuth in 1997 on ESPN. The event took place outside of Binion's in the middle of the Fremont Street Experience.
Provided commentary for the National Heads-Up Poker Challenge on CNBC
in 2005.
Has one daughter Rachel (b. 1990).
Release of his book, "Kotter's Back". (2007)
Finished 2nd in the 2005 WSOP $5000 Limit Hold 'Em Event. (2005)