Beloved actor Bruce MacVittie, best known for his roles in “The Sopranos” and “Sex and the City,” has died. He was 65.on Thursday.Veteran character actor Bruce MacVittie has died at age 65. He is seen here playing Detective Hartigan in Netflix’s “When They See Us.”MacVittie became widely recognized for his role as Danny Scalercio on “The Sopranos,” as well as his recurring guest appearances on “Law & Order” and “As The World Turns.
His career kickstarted on Broadway, working as Al Pacino’s understudy in the 1983 production of “American Buffalo.” He later took over the lead role. MacVittie’s impressive credits span many well-known shows, including guest roles in “Miami Vice,” “Sex and the City,” “Oz,” “Blue Bloods,” “Chicago Med” and “The Deuce.”
The actor, who hailed from Providence, RI, also dabbled in films, appearing in “Stonewall,” “Hannibal” and “Brooklyn’s Finest.”One of his final roles was starring as Detective Hartigan in the Emmy Award-winning Netflix limited series “When They See Us.”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.