Charlie Scully, Notable Actor, Passes Away at 84

Charlie Scully, well-recognized for his roles in “The Wire” and “The Sopranos,” died Thursday at 84. His daughter, Anne Marie, shared that he passed away in a nursing facility in Phoenixville, Pennsylvania, after battling Alzheimer’s disease for some time.

In “The Wire,” Scully portrayed Horseface, a former longshoreman, across all 12 episodes of the show’s second season, which aired in 2003. His character offered critiques to Tony, played by James Gandolfini, for sacrificing his potential by getting involved in crime.

Reflecting on his life, Scully expressed a deep passion for performance from a young age. In a 2015 interview, he talked about how he enjoyed comedy skits with friends during high school and college. However, meeting his wife, Angeline, shifted his focus. By the early 1990s, he returned to the stage scene, participating in community and dinner theater productions. According to reports, he played several roles, including characters in “Guys & Dolls,” “Chicago,” and “The Wizard of Oz.”

Over the years, Scully expanded his acting repertoire, landing small roles in films such as “Condition Red,” “Two Bits” with Al Pacino, and “12 Monkeys.” He also appeared as a police officer in two episodes of NBC’s “Murder: Life on the Streets” in 1996.

His impressive set of credits includes guest appearances in notable shows like “Liberty Heights,” “Jersey Girl,” “Law & Order,” “Law & Order: SVU,” and “Cold Case.”

Scully is survived by his wife, Angeline, and their five children: Chuck, Angeline, Tony, Christa, and Anne Marie, along with several grandchildren. In lieu of flowers, the family requested donations to be made in his name to the Pennsylvania chapter of the Alzheimer’s Disease Association or the PCS Theater in Swarthmore, Pennsylvania.

In a heartfelt tribute, Scully’s loved ones noted, “his favorite audience was always sitting around the dinner table.”