Robert Desiderio (born September 9, 1951) is an American actor best known for his roles on television. He starred as Steve Piermont in the ABC daytime soap opera One Life to Live (1982–83) opposite his future wife, Judith Light.[2] He starred in the short-lived HBO drama series, Maximum Security (1984–85), the ABC crime drama Heart of the City (1986–87), and from 1988 to 1989 played Ted Melcher in the CBS prime time soap opera, Knots Landing.
Desiderio first came to prominence in soap operas, appearing in daytime dramas such as Search for Tomorrow (1979–80), Ryan's Hope (1982) and One Life to Live (1982–83). In 1986–1987, he starred in the short-lived ABC primetime drama series Heart of the City. From 1988 to 1989 he had the recurring role of Ted Melcher in the CBS primetime soap opera, Knots Landing.[3] He received Soap Opera Digest Awards nomination for Outstanding Villain: Prime Time.
Desiderio was born in The Bronx, the son of Mary (née Demattia) and Anthony J. Desiderio.[3] He and actress Judith Light married in 1985.[4] They have no children.
