John Capodice, Seinfeld and General Hospital Actor, Dies at 83

Capodice was a prolific character actor who appeared in numerous TV series including ‘Boy Meets World,’ ‘Ellen’ and ‘Mad About You’

Character actor John Capodice — who has appeared in over 100 films and television series — died on Dec. 30 at age 83.

According to the prolific actor’s obituary shared by Pizzi Funeral Home in New Jersey, he is survived by his wife Jane, daughters Tessa De Pierro and Cassandra Hansen, as well as four grandchildren. No cause of death was given.

People has reached out to Capodice’s rep for comment.

Capodice was born in Chicago in 1941. From 1964-1966, he served in the U.S. Army, during which time he fought in the Korean War.

In the 1970s, he began his career as an actor, where he’s best known for his role as Carmine Cerullo in General Hospital. He also had memorable turns in Seinfeld and Ace Ventura: Pet Detective.

Per his IMDb page, his first on-screen credits came in 1978 when he appeared in the film Rush It and starred in six episodes of Ryan’s Hope as Lloyd Lord. From there, he went on to become a familiar face on television with guest appearances on classic shows including Boy Meets WorldEllenWill & GraceLaw & OrderKnot’s LandingAnother WorldMurphy BrownMad About YouThe West WingMonk and Murder, She Wrote.

JOHN CAPODICE and ELLEN DEGENERES
John Capodice on Ellen in 1997.ABC Photo Archives/Disney General Entertainment Content via Gett

Capodice also had a career in film. In addition to his role as a police officer who teased Jim Carrey’s title character in Ace Ventura: Pet Detective, he also had small roles in Independence DayEnemy of the State and Gremlins 2: The New Batch.

The actor is described in his obituary as a “devoted husband, father and grandfather” who “will be missed by all who had the pleasure to meet him.”

A celebration of Capodice’s life will be held on Sunday, Jan. 12, at Our Lady of the Sacred Heart RC Church in Sparkill, New York, per the funeral home.

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