General Hospital Alum John Capodice Dead At 83, Former Carmine Cerullo Passes Away

General Hospital spoilers and updates reveal John Capodice, celebrated for his portrayal of Carmine Cerullo from 1994 to 1996, passed away at the age of 83 on Monday, December 30, 2024. Born on Christmas Day in 1941 in Chicago, Illinois, Capodice embarked on his film and television journey in the late 1970s.

General Hospital Spoilers – First TV Role In Ryan’s Hope

His debut came with a role in Ryan’s Hope, where he captivated audiences in six episodes as Lloyd Lord. His extensive career spans decades and boasts an impressive array of guest appearances on a multitude of television series.

They include such shows as Seinfeld, Murder, She Wrote, Another World, Knots Landing, Law & Order, Will & Grace, and many others.

He amassed more than 150 acting credits throughout his career, as noted by IMDb. Capodice carved out a unique niche for himself, often portraying three distinct archetypes: intimidating mobsters, tough-as-nails police officers, and rugged working-class characters.

GH Spoilers – A Long And Illustrious Film And TV Career

An accomplished actor who graced the stages of theater, television, and film, Capodice boasts an impressive filmography that features memorable performances in many classic movies.  

Wall Street, The Doors, Honeymoon in Vegas, Speed, Ace Ventura: Pet Detective, and Independence Day are but a few of the movies he appeared in. His television career is equally remarkable, with a plethora of guest appearances on iconic shows.

Those were shows such as CSI, Ellen, Law & Spenser: For Hire, Kate & Allie, As the World Turns, Moonlighting, Murphy Brown, Melrose Place, and Mad About You. He also appeared in Diagnosis Murder, Six Feet Under, The West Wing, and Murder, She Wrote.

General Hospital Spoilers – Capodice Also Appeared In Some Memorable TV Commercials

He also had two unforgettable roles in commercials. In one for Polly-O String Cheese, he portrayed Fred, a baffled pizzeria employee who received a puzzling order for a pizza with extra cheese but without the tomato sauce and crust.

The children placing the order, wanting “nuttin’,” were simply after the mozzarella cheese, which Polly-O markets as the “best part of the pizza” in stick form.

Additionally, he took on the role of a well-meaning but unsolicited source of medical advice in a Dimetapp cold medicine advertisement.

There are also two projects not yet released, one a movie, “Sinatra Eternity” where he played Lee, and “Stone” a tv series where he played Don Rossi.

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GH Spoilers – Military Service And Family Man

John Capodice proudly served as a US Army veteran in Korea from 1964 to 1966. He was also an esteemed member of the Blauvelt Sons of Italy Rockland Lodge 2176. A dedicated husband, father, and grandfather, John cherished his family above all.

We extend our sympathies to the family and to his many friends and fans. He is survived by his wife, daughters, and four grandchildren.

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