About Bruce MacVittie
Bruce MacVittie, 65, American actor (Million Dollar Baby, The Sopranos, American Buffalo).
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|Bruce James MacVittie (October 14, 1956 – May 7, 2022) was an American actor. 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, Law & Order, Homicide: Life on the Street, 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. 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."
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- "Bruce MacVittie, Ubiquitous Character Actor, Dies at 65"nytimes.com
- "Bruce MacVittie Dies: 'The Sopranos', 'Law & Order', 'American Buffalo' Actor Was 65"deadline.com
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