Born in New York City in 1954 to a family of thirteen children, Cygan honed his performance skills at West Babylon High School on Long Island, where he took leading roles in productions such as Arsenic and Old Lace and Bye Bye Birdie. He entered television in 1990, becoming known for parts like Harlan Stone on the sitcom Bob and Detective Paulie “Pants” Pentangeli on The Commish, while also appear…
