Ace Ventura actor John Capodice dies at 83
John Capodice, best known for his roles on Ace Ventura and General Hospital, has died at the age of 83. His death was confirmed by Pizzi Funeral Home, although the cause is unknown.
Veteran character actor John Capodice, best known for his roles on Ace Ventura and General Hospital, has died at the age of 83. The news was confirmed by Pizzi Funeral Home in New Jersey, although no cause of death was given.
Born in Chicago, Illinois in 1941, Capodice served in the U.S. Army during the Korean Conflict from 1964 to 1966. He turned to acting in the late 1970s, making his debut with a role in the ABC soap Ryan’s Hope, where he appeared. Six episodes as Lloyd Lord.
Capodice enjoyed an illustrious television career, including guest roles on many popular shows, including Seinfeld, CSI, Ellen, Another World, Knots Landing, Law & Order, Will & Grace, Spenser: For Hire, Kate & Allie, As the Were. As the World Turns, Moonlighting, Murphy Brown, Melrose Place, Mad About You, Diagnosis Murder, Six Feet Under, The West Wing, and Murder, She Wrote.
He played Carmine Cerullo on General Hospital in six episodes from 1994 to 1996, cementing his legacy as a dependable and versatile actor in both daytime and prime-time television.
According to Pizzi Funeral Home, Capodis was a devoted family man who loved his wife, two daughters and four grandchildren. He will be missed by all who had the pleasure of knowing him.
Capodice’s career spanned decades, leaving an indelible mark on both his audience and the entertainment industry.
