DEAR STACY: The actor who plays Putin on "Saturday Night Live" deserves cheers (not only Alec Baldwin as Trump). He's hilarious. Please tell more about him. — Paul-L6

DEAR PAUL-L6: That is 32-year-old Beck Bennett, who joined "SNL" in 2013. Bennett started acting in children's theater in his native Wilmette, Illinois, and continued at the University of Southern California, where he earned his BFA in Dramatic Arts. He honed his comedy/improv skills in the groups Commedus Interruptus and Good Neighbor, and captured the attention of Steven Spielberg and Louis C.K., among others. With appearances on TV (AT&T commercials and shows including "Last Man Standing" and "Arrested Development") and film ("Kill Me Now"), he gained more and more recognition in the industry. His voice roles include Lance, the porcupine in "Sing," and Launchpad in the upcoming "DuckTales" reboot. Bennett has been dating actress Jessy Hodges for five years.

DEAR STACY: After watching the Tony Bennett 90th birthday special, we are curious: How many records has Tony Bennett sold in his career? — Val B., Austin, Texas

DEAR VAL: The American treasure known as Tony Bennett has sold upwards of 50 million records, achieving his first No. 1 hit album on the Billboard 200 at age 85, with the release of "Duets II." He remains the oldest living artist to achieve that distinction, by the way.

DEAR STACY: Whatever became of Anson Williams, who played Potsie on "Happy Days"? — G.G., Monroe Township, New Jersey

DEAR G.G.: Williams turned from actor to director in the mid-1980s and has helmed numerous shows including "Charmed," "Lizzie McGuire," "7th Heaven" and "Baywatch." He's also dabbled in business with a cosmetics company and diner restaurants (now closed).

DEAR STACY: J.T. Walsh was a good character actor. What happened to him? — LLHanson

DEAR LLHanson: Walsh died of a heart attack at age 54 in 1998. His final two films — "Pleasantville" and "The Negotiator" — were dedicated to him.