Scott L. Schwartz, the actor-cum-professional wrestler finest know for taking part in Bruiser within the Ocean’s film franchise, died November 26 at his residence in Covington, LA. He was 65.
Schwartz made his Ocean’s debut within the 2011 first installment by pretending to pummel George Clooney’s Danny Ocean behind closed doorways. He would go on to reprise his function in Ocean’s 12 and Ocean’s 13.
Born on March 16, 1959, in Philadelphia, Schwartz began out as a professional wrestler below the ring names of The Israeli Commando and Giant David earlier than making an attempt out his strikes in Hollywood as each a stuntman and a baddo for rent.
His TV credit embody Star Trek: Deep Space Nine, Martial Law, Angel, Nash Bridges, Castle, The Mentalist, The Young and the Restless and Buffy the Vampire Slayer. Besides Ocean’s, he additionally appeared within the movies Fun with Dick and Jane, Starsky & Hutch and The Scorpion King.
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Schwartz was described by these near him as a “jolly particular person, so energetic, a foodie and journey aficionado.” When he wasn’t performing, wrestling or telling jokes, he spent his time visiting kids with most cancers at hospitals.
He is survived by his spouse, Misty; kids Angela and Adam; mother-in-law Brenda; cousins Sherry and Duwayne; and aunt Penni, alongside together with her kids Holli, Todd, Howard and their households.
