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Michael Mantenuto (May 13, 1981 – April 24, 2017) was an American actor, ice hockey player and an Army non-commissioned officer, best known for his performance as Jack O'Callahan in the 2004 biopic Miracle.
Early Life
Michael Mantenuto was born in Holliston, Massachusetts. 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 alloted him the opportunity to audition and ultimately win the role of O'Callahan, a player on the 1980 Olympic men's ice hockey team, who beat the Soviet team in what is now referred to as the Miracle on Ice.
Career
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 Military.
Death
On April 24, 2017, Mantenuto was found dead at the age of 35 in Des Moines, Washington. It was later revealed he had committed suicide by gunshot. The number of veterans who commit suicide is reportedly as high as 22 a day. He is survived by his wife and two children.
References
- Michael Mantenuto (1981 - 2017)
- Shanley, Patrick (April 27, 2017). "'Miracle' Star Michael Mantenuto Found Dead at 35". The Hollywood Reporter/Yahoo! Movies.
External links
- Michael Mantenuto at IMDb
- Career stats at the Internet Hockey Database
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