Bruce MacVittie, an actor most known for his work on The Sopranos, Law & Order and As The World Turns, passed away May 7 at a hospital in New York City. He was 65. His death was announced by his wife, Carol Ochs, to The New York Times. A cause has not been determined.
His TV career began in 1981 on Barney Miller. MacVittie subsequently had roles on Miami Vice, The Equalize, Spencer For Hire, LA Law, The Stand, Homicide: Life on the Street and Oz, among many others. In 2002, MacVittie began a recurring role on The Sopranos, appearing as Danny Scalercio
He made his first appearance on Law & Order in 1991, beginning a long lasting relationship with the franchise. His final appearance with the shows was a 2021 role in Law & Order: SVU. Longtime producer Warren Light commented on working with MacVittie.
“We’ve worked together often. He was a beautiful, honest actor and man. The real deal.”
I met the great Bruce MacVittie shortly after this. We’ve worked together often. He was a beautiful, honest actor and man. The real deal. Sending love to his friends and family. https://t.co/bP07qWyEaj
— Warren Leight (@warrenleightTV) May 12, 2022
