John Capodice, Character Actor Known for ‘General Hospital’ and ‘Ace Ventura,’ Dies at 83

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As a gamer with a deep appreciation for the art of storytelling, I can’t help but feel a tinge of sadness upon learning about the passing of John Capodice. His career spanned across decades and genres, from gritty dramas like ‘Wall Street’ to light-hearted comedies such as ‘Ace Ventura’. His versatility as an actor was truly commendable, and he brought life to each character he portrayed, be it a police officer in ‘Jim Carrey’s Ace Ventura’ or Carmine Cerullo on ‘General Hospital’.

What I found particularly fascinating about Capodice was his ability to transcend the confines of the screen. His memorable commercial appearances for Polly-O String Cheese and Dimetapp cold medicine added an extra layer to my childhood memories, making him a part of my personal narrative as much as he was a part of the larger pop culture tapestry.

In the game of life, Capodice played a long and eventful match. Born on Christmas Day in 1941, he served in the U.S. Army in Korea before launching his acting career in the late 1970s. He was not just an actor; he was a devoted husband, father, and grandfather who will be deeply missed by all who had the pleasure to meet him.

In the spirit of his memorable Polly-O String Cheese commercial, I’d like to end this tribute with a little joke: “You know, they say you can’t take it with you when you go. But in Capodice’s case, I think they meant the extra cheese!” Rest in peace, John Capodice. Your performances will continue to entertain us for years to come.

It’s been confirmed that character actor John Capodice, recognized for his performances in shows like ‘General Hospital’ and ‘Ace Ventura’, passed away at the age of 83, according to an obituary posted on the Pizzi Funeral Home website in New Jersey.

From 1994 to 1996, Capodice portrayed Carmine Cerullo across six installments of the daytime drama, and he made an appearance as a skeptical police officer towards Jim Carrey’s character detective in the 1994 film.

In the soap opera from 1994 to 1996, Capodice played the role of Carmine Cerullo over six episodes, and he was cast as a police officer who doubted Jim Carrey’s character detective in the movie released in 1994.

A versatile performer who graced both stage, screen, and television, Capodice has also starred in films such as Wall Street, The Doors, Honeymoon in Vegas, Speed, and Independence Day.

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Capodice is not only known for his stage performances but also for his roles in movies like Wall Street, The Doors, Honeymoon in Vegas, Speed, and Independence Day on TV and film.

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He boasted a long roster of television guest appearances on shows like CSI, Seinfeld, Ellen, Another World, Knots Landing, Law & Order, Will & Grace, Spenser: For Hire, Kate & Allie, As the World Turns, Moonlighting, Murphy Brown, Melrose Place, Mad About You, Diagnosis Murder, Six Feet Under, The West Wing, and Murder, She Wrote. His debut television role was in a six-episode stint on Ryan’s Hope, portraying Lloyd Lord.

He boasted an impressive array of guest roles on shows such as CSI, Seinfeld, Ellen, Another World, Knots Landing, Law & Order, Will & Grace, Spenser: For Hire, Kate & Allie, As the World Turns, Moonlighting, Murphy Brown, Melrose Place, Mad About You, Diagnosis Murder, Six Feet Under, The West Wing, and Murder, She Wrote. His first TV role was a six-episode arc on Ryan’s Hope as Lloyd Lord.

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He had an extensive list of television guest appearances in shows like CSI, Seinfeld, Ellen, Another World, Knots Landing, Law & Order, Will & Grace, Spenser: For Hire, Kate & Allie, 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 made his first TV appearance in a six-episode stint as Lloyd Lord on Ryan’s Hope.

Apart from that, he showcased himself in two notable television advertisements. In one commercial for Polly-O String Cheese, his character was Fred, a puzzled pizza parlor employee who received an order for a cheese-laden pizza with no tomato sauce or crust. Interestingly, the children placing the order asked for “nuttin'” but were actually requesting just the mozzarella cheese, which Polly-O markets in stick form and they call the “best part of the pizza.” Additionally, he appeared as a provider of unwanted health advice in an advertisement for Dimetapp cold medicine.

Hailing from Chicago on December 25th, 1941, and later serving in the Korean War for the U.S. Army between 1964 and 1966, Capodice commenced his acting career in the latter part of the 1970s.

He is characterized by the funeral home as a loving spouse, parent, and grandparent who will be deeply missed by everyone fortunate enough to have crossed paths with him.

Beyond acting, I also took immense pride in being part of the brotherhood at the Blauvelt Sons of Italy Rockland Lodge 2176.

He is survived by his wife, daughters and four grandchildren.

Memorial donations can be given to the Rockland Homes for Heroes, a charity that assists homeless veterans in New York.

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2025-01-02 04:24