John Capodice, best known for his appearances on popular shows and movies including “Seinfeld,” “Ace Ventura: Pet Detective” and “General Hospital,” he is dead. He was 83 years old.
Capodice died on December 30, and obituary by Pizzi Funeral Home in Northvale, New Jersey, announced.
A cause of death was not released.
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Actor John Capodice died on December 30 at the age of 83, an obituary by Pizzi Funeral Home in Northvale, New Jersey, announced. (Bobby Bank/Getty Images)
“John was a devoted husband, father and grandfather and will be missed by all who had the pleasure of meeting him,” the obituary said.
Capodice was born in Chicago in 1941. He worked at US Army from 1964 to 1966, while fighting in the Korean War.
From the 1970s, John Capodice began his acting career and had recurring roles in TV shows, including “Ellen.” (Getty Images)
Beginning in the 1970s, Capodice began his acting career and had recurring roles in shows such as “Ryan's Hope,” “Diagnosis Murder,” “CSI: Criminal Investigation,” “Law & Order, “Living Single,” “Melrose Place,” “Ellen,” “Mad About You,” “Boy Meets World” and “Will & Grace,” according to iMDB. The leading actor has appeared in over 150 film and television projects from 1978 to 2024.
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“Seinfeld” fans he may remember the actor from an episode of “The Revenge,” which aired in 1991. Capodice portrayed the owner of the same laundromat that actor Kramer tried to destroy. The Capodice character was ridiculously accused of stealing $1,500 from a laundry bag on the popular television sitcom.
John Capodice appeared on a 1991 episode of “Seinfeld.” (Bobby Bank/Getty Images)
Capodice's film credits include “Wall Street,” “Family Business,” “The Doors,” “The Race” and “Independence Day.” In “Ace Ventura: Pet Detective,” the actor played a cop who mocked Jim Carrey's character.
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He was also a “proud member” of the fraternal order, Italian Blauvelt Brothers, Rockland Lodge 2176.
John Capodice's films include “Wall Street,” “Family Business,” “The Doors,” “The Race” and “Independence Day.” (Beck Starr/FilmMagic)
Capodice is survived by his wife, Jane, and daughters, Tessa De Pierro and Cassandra Hansen. He was the “proud grandfather” of four grandchildren – David, Jake, Frankie and Giuliana.
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