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== Early life and sports == == Early life and sports ==
Michael Mantenuto was born on May 13, 1981 in ] to parents Ed Mantenuto and Kerry Lee Barton. He had three sisters.<ref name="legacy"></ref> Mantenuto is of ] descent.<ref name="irishamerica">{{cite web |url=https://www.irishamerica.com/2007/08/10662-2/ |title=Miracle: An Interview with Jack O’Callahan |last=Pallasch |first=Abdon M. |date=August 2007 |website=] |access-date=July 14, 2024 |url-status=live |archive-url=http://web.archive.org/web/20240714073047/https://www.irishamerica.com/2007/08/10662-2/ |archive-date=July 14, 2024}}</ref> His father was a hockey coach and taught him how to play at an early age, eventually becoming his high school hockey coach.<ref name="people">{{cite web |url=https://people.com/celebrity/michael-mantenuto-landed-miracle-role-hockey-training/ |title=Green Beret, Hockey Star, Activist and Dad: Michael Mantenuto Was So Much More Than the Actor from 'Miracle' |last1=Miller |first1=Mike |last2=Russian |first2=Ale |date=April 27, 2017 |website=] |access-date=April 28, 2017 |url-status=live |archive-url=http://web.archive.org/web/20170428025126/https://people.com/celebrity/michael-mantenuto-landed-miracle-role-hockey-training/ |archive-date=April 28, 2017}}</ref> He is an alumnus of the ], where he played one season for the ] squad; following that season he transferred to the ] and played one additional season for their team.<ref name="people" />


Michael Mantenuto was born in ]. He is an alumnus of the ], where he played one season for the ] squad; following that season he transferred to the ] and played one additional season for their team. His time playing hockey allowed him the opportunity to audition for, and ultimately win, the role of ], a player on the ], who beat the Soviet Union team in what is now referred to as the "]". He got the part of Jack O'Callahan after he got into a fight with another actor who was picking on him during tryouts.<ref>Michael Mantenuto biography at the Internet Movie Database https://www.imdb.com/name/nm1372838/</ref> His time playing hockey allowed him the opportunity to audition for, and ultimately win, the '']'' role of ], a player on the ], who beat the Soviet Union team in what is now referred to as the "]". During auditions, Mantenuto got into a fight in front of ] with another player that was picking on other actors. This led to Mantenuto receiving the role of O'Callahan.<ref name="people" /> The real Jack O'Callahan praised Mantenuto for his performance.<ref name="irishamerica" /> Mantenuto stated the film allowed him to combine the important aspects of his life, "to be able to combine the acting, all the expression, the hockey, and be able to segue from one career that I loved so much to another where I wanted my life to go ... It was pretty special".<ref name="people" />


== Film career and U.S. Army service == == Film career and U.S. Army service ==

Mantenuto did not actively pursue an acting career, appearing in only two other films, including the ] feature '']''. He ultimately enlisted in the ] and served as a ] communications sergeant and dog handler ("]"). Mantenuto was part of ODA 1222, B Co., 2nd BN, 1st Special Forces Group, and ], ], according to his Army Special Operations Command bio in 2016 he was deployed in support of ]. '']'' reported that during his service he was awarded the ], three ], three ] and the ]. Additionally, Mantenuto created and led a mental health and substance abuse program for soldiers under the supervision of his command. Mantenuto did not actively pursue an acting career, appearing in only two other films, including the ] feature '']''. He ultimately enlisted in the ] and served as a ] communications sergeant and dog handler ("]"). Mantenuto was part of ODA 1222, B Co., 2nd BN, 1st Special Forces Group, and ], ], according to his Army Special Operations Command bio in 2016 he was deployed in support of ]. '']'' reported that during his service he was awarded the ], three ], three ] and the ]. Additionally, Mantenuto created and led a mental health and substance abuse program for soldiers under the supervision of his command.
<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.armytimes.com/articles/special-forces-soldier-miracle-movie-star-found-dead-in-apparent-suicide|title=Special Forces soldier, 'Miracle' movie star found dead in apparent suicide|publisher=Army Times|date=28 April 2017}}</ref> <ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.armytimes.com/articles/special-forces-soldier-miracle-movie-star-found-dead-in-apparent-suicide|title=Special Forces soldier, 'Miracle' movie star found dead in apparent suicide|publisher=Army Times|date=28 April 2017}}</ref> While taking a course to qualify for the special forces, Mantenuto started a youth hockey program with ] (MWR). Mantenuto also participated in ] (SERE) training.<ref name="people" />

==Personal life==
Mantenuto was married to Kati Vienneau. They had a daughter, Ava, and a son, Leo.<ref name="legacy" /> He was one of the coaches of his son Leo who also played hockey.<ref name="people" />


== Death == == Death ==
⚫ On April 24, 2017, Mantenuto was found dead of a ] at the age of 35 in ]. At the time of his death, he was stationed in ].<ref name="legacy" /><ref>Shanley, Patrick (April 27, 2017). . '']''/].</ref> His death was officially ruled a ].<ref name="people" />

⚫ On April 24, 2017, Mantenuto was found dead of a ] at the age of 35 in ].<ref></ref><ref>Shanley, Patrick (April 27, 2017). . '']''/].</ref>


== References == == References ==
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American actor, ice hockey player and soldier
Michael Mantenuto
Mantenuto in Miracle (2004)
Born(1981-05-13)May 13, 1981
Holliston, Massachusetts, U.S.
DiedApril 24, 2017(2017-04-24) (aged 35)
Des Moines, Washington, U.S.
AllegianceUnited States
Service / branchUnited States Army
Years of service2010–2017
RankStaff sergeant
Unit1st Special Forces Group
Battles / warsWar on Terror

Michael Mantenuto (May 13, 1981 – April 24, 2017) was an American film actor, college ice hockey player, and Army non-commissioned officer, best known for his performance as Olympic ice hockey star Jack O'Callahan in the 2004 Disney film Miracle.

Early life and sports

Michael Mantenuto was born on May 13, 1981 in Holliston, Massachusetts to parents Ed Mantenuto and Kerry Lee Barton. He had three sisters. Mantenuto is of Italian descent. His father was a hockey coach and taught him how to play at an early age, eventually becoming his high school hockey coach. He is an alumnus of the University of Maine, where he played one season for the Maine Black Bears men's ice hockey squad; following that season he transferred to the University of Massachusetts at Boston and played one additional season for their team.

His time playing hockey allowed him the opportunity to audition for, and ultimately win, the Miracle role of Jack O'Callahan, a player on the 1980 Olympic men's ice hockey team, who beat the Soviet Union team in what is now referred to as the "Miracle on Ice". During auditions, Mantenuto got into a fight in front of Gavin O'Connor with another player that was picking on other actors. This led to Mantenuto receiving the role of O'Callahan. The real Jack O'Callahan praised Mantenuto for his performance. Mantenuto stated the film allowed him to combine the important aspects of his life, "to be able to combine the acting, all the expression, the hockey, and be able to segue from one career that I loved so much to another where I wanted my life to go ... It was pretty special".

Film career and U.S. Army service

Mantenuto did not actively pursue an acting career, appearing in only two other films, including the Matthew McConaughey feature Surfer, Dude. He ultimately enlisted in the United States Army and served as a Special Forces communications sergeant and dog handler ("Green Beret"). Mantenuto was part of ODA 1222, B Co., 2nd BN, 1st Special Forces Group, and HHC, 1st Special Forces Group, according to his Army Special Operations Command bio in 2016 he was deployed in support of Operation Inherent Resolve. Army Times reported that during his service he was awarded the Army Commendation Medal, three Army Achievement Medals, three Good Conduct Medals and the Global War on Terrorism Service Medal. Additionally, Mantenuto created and led a mental health and substance abuse program for soldiers under the supervision of his command. While taking a course to qualify for the special forces, Mantenuto started a youth hockey program with Morale, Welfare and Recreation (MWR). Mantenuto also participated in Survival, Evasion, Resistance and Escape (SERE) training.

Personal life

Mantenuto was married to Kati Vienneau. They had a daughter, Ava, and a son, Leo. He was one of the coaches of his son Leo who also played hockey.

Death

On April 24, 2017, Mantenuto was found dead of a self-inflicted gunshot wound at the age of 35 in Des Moines, Washington. At the time of his death, he was stationed in Fort Lewis. His death was officially ruled a suicide.

References

  1. ^ Michael Mantenuto (1981 - 2017)
  2. ^ Pallasch, Abdon M. (August 2007). "Miracle: An Interview with Jack O'Callahan". Irish America. Archived from the original on July 14, 2024. Retrieved July 14, 2024.
  3. ^ Miller, Mike; Russian, Ale (April 27, 2017). "Green Beret, Hockey Star, Activist and Dad: Michael Mantenuto Was So Much More Than the Actor from 'Miracle'". People. Archived from the original on April 28, 2017. Retrieved April 28, 2017.
  4. "Special Forces soldier, 'Miracle' movie star found dead in apparent suicide". Army Times. 28 April 2017.
  5. Shanley, Patrick (April 27, 2017). "'Miracle' Star Michael Mantenuto Found Dead at 35". The Hollywood Reporter/Yahoo! Movies.

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