John Capodice, “General Hospital” and “Ace Ventura” actor, dies at 83

John Capodice, a character actor who accrued dozens of credits across stage and screen, including roles in General Hospital, Ace Ventura: Pet Detective, and Seinfeld, has died. He was 83.

Capodice died on Dec. 30, according to a listing from the Pizzi Funeral Home in Northvale, N.J. "John was a devoted husband, father and grandfather and will be missed by all who had the pleasure to meet him," noted the obituary. No cause of death was disclosed.

Representatives for Capodice did not immediately respond to Entertainment Weekly's request for further information.

Born in Chicago, Ill., on Christmas Day in 1941, Capodice began his film and television career in the late '70s after returning home from the army. A veteran, Capodice served in Korea from 1964 until 1966. Afterward, he landed his first role in the ABC soap opera Ryan's Hope, appearing in six episodes as Lloyd Lord. A string of film appearances followed, with Capodice filling small parts in 1987's Wall Street, 1989's See No Evil, Hear No Evil, 1990's Internal Affairs, and 1990's Blue Steel.

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Capodice also made a big impression on the small screen. In a 1991 Seinfeld episode, he notably played Vic, the owner of a laundromat who Kramer seeks revenge on when he mistakenly assumes Vic robbed him. Three years later, Capodice originated the role of Carmine Cerullo on General Hospital, just in time to voice skepticism about his daughter's upcoming nuptials. Capodice played the part for two years. When the character returned in 2024, George Russo took over the role.

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Capodice is also known for appearing as the police officer who pokes fun at Jim Carrey's title character in Ace Ventura: Pet Detective. His additional film credits include Speed, Independence Day, Enemy of the State, and 2023's Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem.

Capodice also worked in theater, appearing in Off-Broadway productions such as 1978's production of Getting Out and Broadway productions including 1985's Requiem For a Heavyweight, which also featured John Lithgow, George Segal, and John C. McGinley. His additional TV roles include The West Wing, Six Feet Under, CSI: Crime Scene Investigation, Moonlighting, Will & Grace, Everybody Hates Chris, Kate & Allie, Murder She Wrote, Murphy Brown, Knots Landing, Hunter, and Law & Order.

Capodice is survived by his wife Jane, their two daughters, and four grandchildren.

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