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| caption = John Capodice as 'Fred', a pizzeria owner who is asked to make a pizza with "nuttin", in a 1980s ] ] television commercial
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| occupation = Actor | occupation = Actor
| yearsactive = 1978–present | yearsactive = 1978–2024
| website = {{URL|http://www.johncapodice.com}}
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'''John Capodice''' (born December 25, 1941)<ref>"". ''TVSA.org''.</ref>{{efn|Some sources incorrectly list 1938 as his birth year, but most, including ], list 1941}} is an American character actor. '''John Capodice''' (December 25, 1941 – December 30, 2024) was an American character actor.


==Acting career== ==Acting career==


===Television=== ===Television===
Capodice was born in Chicago, Illinois. He began his film and television career in the late 1970s. His first role was in the ABC-TV soap opera '']'', where he appeared in six episodes as Lloyd Lord. He had guest roles on numerous other TV series, including '']'', '']'', '']'', '']'', '']'', and '']''. He appeared on the series '']'' in 1989 and performed as a guest star in an episode of ] '']'' (episode 1.19), in the role of the plumber who suffers a heart attack. Capodice began his film and television career in the late 1970s. His first role was in the ABC-TV soap opera '']'', where he appeared in six episodes as Lloyd Lord. He had guest roles on numerous other television series, including '']'', '']'', '']'', '']'', '']'', '']'', '']'', and '']''. He appeared on the series '']'' in 1989 and performed as a guest star in an episode of ] '']'' (episode 1.21), in the role of the repairman who suffers a heart attack.


His most recent TV appearances were on '']'', '']'' and '']''. His later television appearances were on '']'', '']'' and '']''.


In a memorable 1980s , Capodice portrayed Fred, a dumbfounded pizzeria owner, who is asked by three teens to make a pizza with extra cheese, but to hold the tomato sauce, and the crust. Essentially a pizza, with "nuttin." He also appeared as a trucker who gives medical advice in a popular . In a 1980s television ad for Polly-O String Cheese, Capodice portrayed Fred, a dumbfounded pizzeria owner, who is asked by three teens to make a pizza with extra cheese, but to hold the tomato sauce, and the crust. Essentially a pizza, with "nuttin." He also appeared as a trucker who gives medical advice in a popular ad for Dimetapp Cold Medicine.


===Theatre work=== ===Theatre work===
Capodice has also worked in the theatre, appearing mainly in Off-Broadway productions. He appeared as a prison guard in the play ''Getting Out'' at the Marymount Manhattan Theatre in October/November 1978 and at the ] from May 1979 to December 1980. The play won two ] in 1979.<ref name="IBDB">{{ibdb name|92797|John C. Capodice}}</ref> Capodice appeared in the Broadway production of ''Requiem For a Heavyweight'', opposite ], ], and ].<ref name="IBDB"/> Capodice also worked in the theatre, appearing mainly in Off-Broadway productions. He appeared as a prison guard in the play ''Getting Out'' at the Marymount Manhattan Theatre in October/November 1978 and at the ] from May 1979 to December 1980. The play won two ] in 1979.<ref name="IBDB">{{ibdb name|92797|John C. Capodice}}</ref> Capodice appeared in the Broadway production of ''Requiem For a Heavyweight'', opposite ], ], and ].<ref name="IBDB"/>


===Films and voice work=== ===Films and voice work===
⚫ Capodice appeared as Doyle in the 1982 film '']'' and in the 1989 film '']'' as Tommy. Other film appearances are in the 1991 ] film '']'' and the 1989 comedy '']'', where he appears as a police detective. He had roles in '']'', '']'' (1994), '']'' (1994), '']'' (1996), and '']'' (1998). He provided the voice of Sidney Pen in the 2010 video game '']''.


==Personal life and death==
⚫ Capodice appeared as Doyle in the 1982 film '']'' and in the 1989 film '']'' as Tommy. Other film appearances are in the 1991 ] film '']'' and the 1989 comedy '']'', where he appears as a police detective. He had roles in '']'', '']'' (1994), '']'' (1994), '']'' (1996), and '']'' (1998). He provides the voice of Sidney Pen in the 2010 video game '']''.
Capodice was born in ], on Christmas Day of 1941.<ref>"". ''TVSA.org''.</ref><ref name="deathnotice">{{cite web |title=John Capodice |url= https://pizzifuneralhome.com/?p=9027 |website=Pizzi Funeral Home |access-date=1 January 2025}}</ref>{{efn|Some sources incorrectly list 1938 as his birth year, but most, including ], list 1941}} He lived in ], and later in ]. Capodice died on December 30, 2024, at the age of 83.<ref name="deathnotice"/><ref>{{cite news |title=John Capodice Dies: General Hospital Alum Was 83 |url=https://soapoperanews.net/2025/01/01/deaths-john-capodice-dies-general-hospital-alum-was-83/ |access-date=1 January 2025 |publisher=Soap Opera News |date=1 January 2025}}</ref>


==Selected filmography== ==Selected filmography==
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*'']'' (1982) .... Doyle * '']'' (1982) as Doyle
*'']'' (1987) .... Man in KRS Building * '']'' (1987) as Man In KRS Building
*'']'' (1987) .... Dominick * '']'' (1987) as Dominick
*'']'' (1988) .... Mafia Eater * '']'' (1988) as Mafia Eater
*'']'' (1989) .... Scotto * '']'' (1989) as Scotto
*'']'' (1989) .... Tommy * '']'' (1989) as Tommy
*'']'' (1990) .... Chief Healy * '']'' (1990) as Chief Healy
*'']'' (1990) .... Trial Commissioner * '']'' (1990) as Trial Commissioner
*'']'' (1990) .... Hank Mastroangelo * '']'' (1990) as Hank Mastroangelo
*'']'' (1990) .... Fire Chief * '']'' (1990) as Fire Chief
*'']'' (1990) .... Army Officer * '']'' (1990) as Army Officer
*'']'' (1991) .... Jerry * '']'' (1991) as Laundromat Vic
*'']'' (1991) .... Detective Grainy * '']'' (1991) as Jerry
*'']'' (1992) .... Sally Molars * '']'' (1991) as Detective Grainy
*'']'' (1993) .... Barber #1 * '']'' (1992) as Salvatore 'Sally Molars'
*'']'' (1993) .... Detective * '']'' (1993) as Barber #1
* '']'' (1993) as Detective
*''The Evil Inside Me'' (1993) .... Uncle Lou *''The Evil Inside Me'' (1993) as Uncle Lou
*'']'' (1994) .... Sgt. Aguado * '']'' (1994) as Sergeant Aguado
*'']'' (1994) .... Mr. Big * '']'' (1994) as Mr. Big
*'']'' (1994) .... Bob * '']'' (1994) as Bob, The Bus Driver
*'']'' (1994) .... Limpy DeMarco * '']'' (1994) as 'Limpy' DeMarco
*'']'' (1994) .... Caruso * '']'' (1994) as Caruso
*'']'' (1994) .... Mob Boss * '']'' (1994) as Mob Boss
*''The Misery Brothers'' (1995) .... Lt Al Dente * ''The Misery Brothers'' (1995) as Lieutenant Al Dente
*'']'' (1996) .... Al the Cabby * '']'' (1996) as Al, The Cabby
*'']'' (1996) .... Mario * '']'' (1996) as Mario
*'']'' (1996) .... Jasmine's Father * '']'' (1996) as Jasmine's Father
*''Dilemma'' (1997) .... Ramsey * ''Dilemma'' (1997) as Ramsey
*''True Friends'' (1998) .... Big Tony * ''True Friends'' (1998) as Tony 'Big Tony'
*'']'' (1998) .... Sammy * ''Hoods'' (1998) as Sammy
*'']'' (1998) .... Actor Friend * '']'' (1998) as Actor Friend
*'']'' (1998) .... Older Worker #1 * '']'' (1998) as Older Worker #1
*'']'' (1998) .... Mel Riley * '']'' (1998) as Mel Riley
*''Kiss of a Stranger'' (1998) .... Detective Brown * ''Kiss of a Stranger'' (1998) as Detective Brown
*''Simon Says'' (1998) .... Frankie * ''Simon Says'' (1998) as Frankie
*''Follow Your Heart'' (1999) .... Polo Manager * ''Follow Your Heart'' (1999) as Polo Manager
*'']'' (1999) .... Uncle Sal * '']'' (1999) as Uncle Sal
*'']'' (2000) .... Cameron Ellis * '']'' (2000) as Cameron Ellis
*'']'' (2000) .... Priest * '']'' (2000) as Priest
*'']'' (2000) .... Danny * '']'' (2000) as Danny
*''Out of the Black'' (2001) .... Dirk Hobson * ''Out of the Black'' (2001) as Dirk Hobson
*'']'' (2001) .... Frankie Carbonaro * '']'' (2001) as Frankie Carbonaro
*'']'' (2001) .... Sleeper Man * '']'' (2001) as Sleeper Man
*''Blasphemy the Movie'' (2001) .... Jehova's Witness * ''Blasphemy the Movie'' (2001) as Jehova's Witness
*''Desert Rose'' (2002) .... Donny Diamond * ''Desert Rose'' (2002) as Donny Diamond
*''The Streetsweeper'' (2002) * ''The Streetsweeper'' (2002) as Unknown
*'']'' (2003) .... Ernie the Cook * '']'' (2003) as Ernie, The Cook
*'']'' (2004) .... Mr. Grummace * '']'' (2004) as Mr. Grummace
*''Jesus, Mary and Joey'' (2005) .... Joey Vitello, Sr. * ''Jesus, Mary and Joey'' (2005) as Joey Vitello Sr.
*'']'' (2005) .... Bus driver * '']'' (2005) as Bus Driver
*'']'' (2006) .... Sipio * '']'' (2006) as Sipio
*'']'' (2006) .... Public Defender * '']'' (2006) as Public Defender
*'']'' (2007-2008, TV Series) .... Lou Gedda * '']'' (2007-2008, TV Series) as Lou Gedda
*''Dark Room Theater'' (2009) .... Sam * ''Dark Room Theater'' (2009) as Sam
*'']'' (2010) .... Workman 1 * '']'' (2010) as Workman 1
*'']'' (2010) .... Mr. Tortellini * ''Pizza with Bullets'' (2010) as Mr. Tortellini
*''Last Call'' (2012) .... JoJo * ''Last Call'' (2012) as Joe 'Jo-Jo'
*''Miami or Bust: A Hoboken Bet'' (2012) .... Mr. Cacciatore * ''Miami or Bust: A Hoboken Bet'' (2012) as Mr. Cacciatore
*''Sharkskin'' (2015) .... Don Piano * ''Sharkskin'' (2015) as Don Piano
*''Frank and Ava'' (2018) .... Lee * ''Frank and Ava'' (2018) as Lee
*'']'' (2019) .... Detective Ed Robles * ''Lost Angelas'' (2019) as Detective Ed Robles
* '']'' (2023) as Cabdriver (voice) Final Role


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==External links== ==External links==
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*{{TV.com person|john-capodice}}


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American character actor (1941–2024)
John Capodice
Born(1941-12-25)December 25, 1941
Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
DiedDecember 30, 2024(2024-12-30) (aged 83)
OccupationActor
Years active1978–2024

John Capodice (December 25, 1941 – December 30, 2024) was an American character actor.

Acting career

Television

Capodice began his film and television career in the late 1970s. His first role was in the ABC-TV soap opera Ryan's Hope, where he appeared in six episodes as Lloyd Lord. He had guest roles on numerous other television series, including Spenser: For Hire, Kate & Allie, Seinfeld, Murder She Wrote, Murphy Brown, Knots Landing, Hunter, and Law & Order. He appeared on the series Moonlighting in 1989 and performed as a guest star in an episode of NBC-TV's Will & Grace (episode 1.21), in the role of the repairman who suffers a heart attack.

His later television appearances were on The West Wing, Six Feet Under and CSI: Crime Scene Investigation.

In a 1980s television ad for Polly-O String Cheese, Capodice portrayed Fred, a dumbfounded pizzeria owner, who is asked by three teens to make a pizza with extra cheese, but to hold the tomato sauce, and the crust. Essentially a pizza, with "nuttin." He also appeared as a trucker who gives medical advice in a popular ad for Dimetapp Cold Medicine.

Theatre work

Capodice also worked in the theatre, appearing mainly in Off-Broadway productions. He appeared as a prison guard in the play Getting Out at the Marymount Manhattan Theatre in October/November 1978 and at the Lucille Lortel Theatre from May 1979 to December 1980. The play won two Outer Critics Circle Awards in 1979. Capodice appeared in the Broadway production of Requiem For a Heavyweight, opposite John Lithgow, George Segal, and John C. McGinley.

Films and voice work

Capodice appeared as Doyle in the 1982 film Q and in the 1989 film Family Business as Tommy. Other film appearances are in the 1991 Oliver Stone film The Doors and the 1989 comedy See No Evil, Hear No Evil, where he appears as a police detective. He had roles in Ace Ventura: Pet Detective, Naked Gun 33+1⁄3: The Final Insult (1994), Speed (1994), Independence Day (1996), and Enemy of the State (1998). He provided the voice of Sidney Pen in the 2010 video game Mafia II.

Personal life and death

Capodice was born in Chicago, Illinois, on Christmas Day of 1941. He lived in Los Angeles, California, and later in Blauvelt, New York. Capodice died on December 30, 2024, at the age of 83.

Selected filmography

Note

  1. Some sources incorrectly list 1938 as his birth year, but most, including Intelius, list 1941

References

  1. ^ John C. Capodice at the Internet Broadway Database
  2. "John Capodice". TVSA.org.
  3. ^ "John Capodice". Pizzi Funeral Home. Retrieved 1 January 2025.
  4. "John Capodice Dies: General Hospital Alum Was 83". Soap Opera News. 1 January 2025. Retrieved 1 January 2025.

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