Bruce MacVittie explained

Bruce MacVittie
Birth Name:Bruce James MacVittie
Birth Date:14 October 1956
Birth Place:Providence, Rhode Island, U.S.
Death Place:New York City, New York, U.S.
Occupation:Actor
Years Active:1980–2022
Spouse:Carol Ochs (m. 1997; his death 2022)

Bruce James MacVittie (October 14, 1956 – May 7, 2022) was an American actor.[1] [2] [3] [4] He was known for playing Danny Scalercio in the fourth season of The Sopranos, Mickey Mack in Million Dollar Baby, and Detective Eastman in Lonely Hearts.

Early life

MacVittie was born in Providence, Rhode Island, on October 14, 1956.

Career

MacVittie made guest appearances on television shows, including Miami Vice, The Equalizer, L.A. Law, , Sex and the City, Oz, The Unit, Numbers, Blue Bloods and Chicago Med.

In 2002, MacVittie appeared as Danny Scalerio in the HBO drama television series The Sopranos for its fourth season. He appeared as Mickey Mack in the 2004 Academy Award-winning sports drama film Million Dollar Baby, featuring Clint Eastwood, Hilary Swank and Morgan Freeman.

Personal life

In 1997, MacVittie was married to Carol Ochs until his death 25 years later in 2022.

Death

MacVittie died on May 7, 2022, in New York City. He was 65.[3] [4] In an interview, Al Pacino said, "His performances were always glistening and crackling; a heart and a joy to watch. He was the embodiment of the struggling actor in New York City, and he made it work."[1]

Filmography

Film

YearTitleRoleNotes
1981The ChosenBully
1984The Cotton ClubVince Hood
1988VibesTony
1989The January ManRip
1989Born on the Fourth of JulyPatient #2
1991Queens LogicJoey Clams' Nephew
1991He Said, She SaidLou the Florist
1991The DoorsUCLA Student
1991DeceivedSocial Security Man
1995StonewallVinnie
1997The PeacemakerDOE Helo Tech
199854Music Producer
1998Hi-LifeCluck
2000Where the Money IsKarl
2001HannibalFBI Tech with Lecter's Letter
2004Million Dollar BabyMickey Mack
2006Lonely HeartsDetective Eastman
2006Bernard and DorisDoctor
2006Just Like the SonBill
2009Brooklyn's FinestFather ScarpittaCredited as Bruce Macvittie
2013Ass BackwardsClub Owner
2019The Last Full MeasureSenator Martin Clayborne
2022Call JaneDirector Richardson
2022The Good NurseMalcolm Burrel

Television

YearTitleRoleNotes
1985Miami ViceOfficer David BlakeneyEpisode: "Whatever Works"
1985The EqualizerOfficer Frank SergiEpisode: "Lady Cop"
1990Night VisionsStarksTelevision film
1991–2006Law & OrderVarious 7 episodes
1993L.A. LawAndrew Varney Episode: "Bourbon Cowboy"
1994The StandAce-High2 episodes
1997Larry BiedronEpisode: "The Subway"
1998Sex and the CityAllan MillerEpisode: "The Man, the Myth, the Viagra"
1999OzStrauchEpisode: "Unnatural Disasters"
2002The SopranosDanny Scalercio 5 episodes
2006The UnitMark Harris Episode: "Unannounced"
2007The Black DonnellysLambert2 episodes
2007NumbersCongressman Randal AmatoEpisode: "The Art of Reckoning"
2011Body of ProofMr. Swanson Episode: "Pilot"
2011Person of InterestDefense AttorneyEpisode: "Pilot"
2018Blue BloodsLee McByrne Episode: "Second Chances"
2018Chicago MedVic ThomasEpisode: "Born This Way"
2019When They See UsDetective Hartigan Episode: "Part One"
2022BullRuben Ware Episode: "Safe Space"

Video games

YearTitleRoleNotes
2004Red Dead RevolverCowboy, Holstein Hal, Guard
2005Pedestrian
2010Red Dead RedemptionClyde EvansCredited as Bruce MacVitte
2013Grand Theft Auto VThe Local Population

Notes and References

  1. News: Bruce MacVittie, Ubiquitous Character Actor, Dies at 65. Barry. Singer. The New York Times . May 12, 2022.
  2. Web site: Actor Bruce MacVittie from 'Sopranos,' N.J. police series 'The Street,' dead at 65. Amy Kuperinsky | NJ Advance Media for. NJ.com. May 14, 2022. nj.
  3. Web site: Bruce MacVittie Dies: 'The Sopranos', 'Law & Order', 'American Buffalo' Actor Was 65. Deadline. Greg. Evans. May 12, 2022. May 15, 2022.
  4. Web site: Bruce MacVittie, 'The Sopranos' and 'Law & Order' Actor, Dies at 65. TheWrap. Harper. Lambert. May 12, 2022. May 15, 2022.