Trivia

Regina remembered for his portrayal of attorney Felix Echevierra on "LA Law" in a recurring role who often opposed the attorneys of the McKenzie Brackman law firm, and played Al Capone's top enforcer "Frank Nitti" in a 90s TV version of "The Untouchables."

Survived by wife Nancy, whom he married in 1990 and 15-year-old daughter Nicolette. He first met Nancy when she was his teacher in an improv workshop.

He wrote scripts on the sly and volunteered in missing children's charities. He also started up "The Actors' Place" workshop that served to coach aspiring thespians.

After living in Hollywood for over 20 years, he relocated back to Long Island in 1999.

Born in Brooklyn one of five children and raised in Medford. He graduated from Patchogue-Medford High School in 1974 after appearing in several school plays and musical productions.

In 1976, he landed the role of Kenickie in a national touring company of "Grease," and later appeared briefly in the Broadway musical.

Died on January 31, 2006 in Smithtown, New York, of liver cancer.

Best remembered for his portrayal of Cliff Waters, the gay sibling, in the groundbreaking 80s sitcom "Brothers," which was the first American gay-themed sitcom to deal with homosexuality in a real way. Regina's character opening episode had him 'come out' on the eve of his wedding.

His mother Irma (née Manjarrez) worked for the Internal Revenue Service (IRS).

His father, Paul Joseph Regina was a tradesman.

He was one of three screenwriters (the others being Fred Carpenter and Joanne Tamburro) for Just Like Joe (2008), released in 2008.

He collaborated again with Fred Carpenter and Joanne Tamburro on the story for the 2011 film Jesse (2011), released after his death.