Brian Backer

Brian Backer (born December 5, 1956) is an American former actor who has starred in film and on television. He is best known for his role in the 1982 hit comedy film ''Fast Times at Ridgemont High'' as shy teenager Mark "Rat" Ratner. He appeared in the 1985 comedy film ''Moving Violations'' as Scott Greeber and the 1987 comedy film ''Police Academy 4: Citizens on Patrol'' as Arnie.

Backer's primary television role was on the soap opera ''Santa Barbara'' in 1990 as A. Bartlett Congdon. He has made guest appearances on such shows as ''Charles in Charge'', ''Gimme a Break!'' and ''Growing Pains''.

Backer won the 1981 Tony Award for Best Performance by a Featured Actor in a Play, the Drama Desk Award for Outstanding Featured Actor in a Play, and the Theatre World Award for Woody Allen's ''The Floating Light Bulb'', in which he portrayed an Allen-like protagonist. Provided by Wikipedia