Bruce MacVittie

Bruce MacVittie was an American actor who is best known for his roles in “Law & Order,” “The Sopranos,” and “Million Dollar Baby.” Born on October 14, 1956, in Providence, Rhode Island, MacVittie had a long and successful acting career.

Personal and Family Life

Bruce MacVittie was married twice. His first marriage was to Ann Talman in 1984 but ended in divorce. He later married Carol Ochs on September 21, 1997, and they had one child together. He passed away on May 7, 2022, in Manhattan, New York City.

Career

MacVittie started acting in high school and attended Boston University. He studied with the renowned Jerzy Grotowski and moved to New York City in 1979 to pursue acting. He became a key member of the Ensemble Studio Theatre and was a founding member of the Naked Angels Theatre Company. Over the years, he appeared in over 75 film and television productions and worked extensively in off-Broadway theaters.

Death and Legacy

Bruce MacVittie died unexpectedly on May 7, 2022. He is remembered for his extensive contributions to theater and television, as well as his impactful performances in various roles throughout his career.

Filmography

Title Release Date Character
Stonewall 1995-10-01 Vinnie
Claire Dolan 1998-11-18 Obstetrician
He Said, She Said 1991-02-22 Lou the Florist
2BPerfectlyHonest 2004-05-02 Peter
Born on the Fourth of July 1989-12-20 Patient – VA Hospital
Million Dollar Baby 2004-12-15 Mickey Mack
Lonely Hearts 2006-04-30 Det. Eastman
Vibes 1988-08-05 Tony
Just Like the Son 2006-04-29 Bill
The January Man 1989-01-13 Rip
Night Visions 1990-11-30 Starks
Hi-Life 1998-11-27 Cluck
Queens Logic 1991-02-01 Joey Clams’ Nephew
A Christmas Wish 2019-11-28 Robert
The Cotton Club 1984-12-14 Vince Hood
Dust 2001-08-29 Paramedic
OK Garage 1998-04-19 Chuck
Killer Among Us 2021-04-15 Corbucci
Luminous Motion 2000-05-19 Norman
Brooklyn’s Finest 2010-03-04 Father Scarpitta (as Bruce Macvittie)
Mr. Wonderful 1993-10-15 Martin
The Last Full Measure 2020-01-23 Senator Martin Clayborne
Earthwork 2011-05-20 Peter B. Kaplan
Darrow 1991-06-08 John McNamara
The Peacemaker 1997-09-26 DOE Helo Tech
Trouble on the Corner 1997-10-09 Sandy
54 1998-08-28 Music Producer
Where the Money Is 2000-04-14 Karl
The Chosen 1981-08-20 Bully
Nowhere to Go But Up 2003-12-24 Benito
Deceived 1991-09-27 Social Security Man
The Good Nurse 2022-10-19 Malcolm Burrel
A Gentleman’s Game 2002-08-20 Lewis Holmes
Bernard and Doris 2006-09-01 Doctor
Devlin 1992-09-12 Dan Vega
My Father’s Will 2009-03-27 Reynolds
The Whoopee Boys 1986-08-22 New York Policeman
Oz 1997-07-12 Strauch
Law & Order 1990-09-13 Larry Brunig
The Deuce 2017-09-10 Mr. Lang
The Equalizer 1985-09-18 Officer Frank Sergi
When They See Us 2019-05-31 Detective Hartigan