Fontana also brought an essential kind of energy to CRAZY EX-GIRLFRIEND on television, during the early seasons while he was in the cast. His Greg, a depressed alcoholic who falls into a weird on/off relationship with Rebecca, a character later revealed to in the throes of borderline personality disorder, was dour and dependent and dark and such a brilliant counterpoint to every other character on the show. And you loved him all the same and the series was poorer for his absence. His version of the character was so much more detailed and interesting than the version of the character introduced in the final season played by Skylar Astin, although I did appreciate the way the show explained the switch.
I continue to be surprised that film and television hasn't beaten his door down, but perhaps he threw a cog in that wheel by opting to star in TOOTSIE on Broadway, rather than pursue another series or film work. |
