John Capodice Passes Away: Notable Character Actor Exits at 83 Years Old
John Capodice Passes Away: Notable Character Actor Exits at 83 Years Old
John Capodice, boasting over 150 acting credits as per IMDb, passed away on December. He was 83 years old. The reason behind his demise remains undisclosed.
Born on Christmas Day in 1941, Chicago, John Capodice kick-started his acting journey in the late 70s. His television debut was in the daytime soap opera Ryan’s Hope, starring in six episodes in 1978. Following this, he had a series of notable guest appearances on shows such as Spenser: For Hire, The Equalizer, The Ellen Burstyn Show, The Days and Nights of Molly Dodd, Kate & Allie, Moonlighting, and Murphy Brown during the 80s.
Capodice's acting repertoire primarily consisted of three roles: intimidating mobsters, tough cops, or rugged blue-collar characters.
In the 90s, this versatile actor continued to land guest spots on various shows including Knots Landing, Hunter, Law & Order, Seinfeld, Melrose Place, NYPD Blue, Dream On, Boy Meets World, Murder, She Wrote, Will & Grace, and six episodes on General Hospital. His televised appearances extended beyond the 90s, with roles in The West Wing, Six Feet Under, CSI: Crime Scene Investigation, Monk, and most recently, Conversation with Mobster in 2024.
Capodice also made his mark in films with parts in Wall Street, The Doors, Honeymoon in Vegas, Speed, Ace Venture: Pet Detective, and Independence Day. In the world of theatre, he focused mainly on Off-Broadway productions. In the commercial world, he gained recognition as Fred in a well-known Polly-O String Cheese advertisement.
Capodice is survived by his wife Jane, daughters Tessa De Pierro and Cassandra Hansen, and four grandchildren: David, Jake, Frankie, and Giuliana.
John Capodice's acting career in the 90s included appearances on popular shows like "Seinfeld" and "General Hospital." His film roles during this time included playing a character in the comedy "Ace Ventura: Pet Detective." After his television appearances extended beyond the 90s, he made an appearance in the 2024 series "Conversation with Mobster." Additionally, she wrote several memoirs about her experiences working with Capodice during his time on "General Hospital."