US EditionCharley Scalies, actor from The Wire and The Sopranos, dies at 84
- Charley Scalies, a Philadelphia-born actor best known for his roles in HBO’s acclaimed series as Thomas "Horseface" Pakusa and Coach Molinaro, passed away on May 1, 2025, at the age of 84 in a care facility located in Phoenixville, Pennsylvania.
- Scalies' acting career followed his early life entertaining patrons at his father's South Philly pool hall and a former business executive background.
- He portrayed Thomas "Horseface" Pakusa, a dockworker in The Wire's 2003 second season, and Coach Molinaro in The Sopranos' 2004 season five episode "The Test Dream."
- Scalies battled Alzheimer's disease before his death and is survived by his wife Angeline, five children, and four grandchildren, with donations encouraged to related charities.
- His family emphasized his dedication to fatherhood and family, and his life reflected professional achievement combined with creative passion and joy for life.
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Charley Scalies, actor from The Wire and The Sopranos, dies at 84
Charley Scalies, the Philadelphia-born actor best known for his memorable roles in HBO’s The Wire and The Sopranos, has died at the age of 84. His daughter, Anne Marie Scalies, confirmed he passed away on May 1, 2025, at a nursing facility in Phoenixville, Pennsylvania, after a long battle with Alzheimer’s disease. Scalies gained widespread recognition for portraying Thomas “Horseface” Pakusa, a loyal and gruff longshoreman in season two of The …
Charley Scalies, ‘The Wire’ and ‘The Sopranos’ Actor, Dead at 84
Charley Scalies, who starred in the second season of The Wire and also appeared on The Sopranos, died May 1 after a long battle with Alzheimer’s disease. He was 84. Scalies died in a nursing facility in Phoenixville, Pennsylvania, his daughter Anne Marie Scalies confirmed to The Hollywood Reporter. “Best known first and foremost as a husband, father, grandfather, uncle, and friend, a public obituary for the actor states. “Professionally, Cha…
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The Independent (US)Charley Scalies, The Wire and The Sopranos actor, dies at 84
The Philadelphia-born actor played Thomas 'Horseface' Pakusa in 'The Wire' and Coach Molinaro in 'The Sopranos'
Charley Scalies, ‘The Wire’ and ‘The Sopranos’ Actor, Dies at 84
Charley Scalies, an American actor who appeared in two of HBO’s most celebrated series, “The Wire” and “The Sopranos,” died May 1 after a battle with Alzheimer’s. He was 84. His death was confirmed via an online obituary. “[He was] best known first and foremost as a husband, father, grandfather, uncle, and friend,” the obituary […]
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The Sopranos actor dies aged 84 as star passes away after Alzheimer's battle
THE Sopranos actor Charley Scalies has died aged 84, after a battle with Alzheimer’s. Charley, who also starred in The Wire, passed away at a Pennsylvania nursing home on Thursday, his family has revealed. Charley Scalies, who played Coach Molinaro in The Sopranos, has died aged 84 He also starred as Thomas ‘Horseface’ Pakusa in The Wire in 2003 His daughter, Anne Marie Scalies, confirmed the news to The Hollywood Reporter. An obituary published…
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