Actor and stuntman Scott L. Schwartz, famous for his role as Bruiser in the Ocean’s trilogy, has passed away aged 65.
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Schwartz died November 25 in Los Angeles. According to his wife Misty, the cause of death was congestive heart failure following a long illness (via The Hollywood Reporter).
An actor since the early 90s, Schwartz appeared in 2001 hit Ocean’s 11 opposite George Clooney, playing a hired thug who pretends to beat up Clooney’s character Danny Ocean. He would reprise the role three years later in sequel Ocean’s Twelve, as well as 2007’s finale Ocean’s Thirteen.
Aside from the Steven Soderbergh-directed franchise, Schwartz enjoyed a long career in TV and film, mainly playing intimidating characters that made the most of his 6ft 10in height and large physique. He had minor roles in The Scorpion King, 2002’s Spider-Man, and Jim Carrey comedy Fun With Dick And Jane.
Scott L. Schwartz also worked as a stunt man for the TV show Weeds and The Adventures Of Rocky And Bullwinkle with Robert DeNiro. Prior to acting, Schwartz traveled the world as a professional wrestler, performing under the names Giant David, The Israeli Commando, and Igor The Giant.
RIP Scott L. Schwartz, who played “Bruiser” in the “Ocean’s” heist trilogy. He was 65.
“He was a gentle soul and he will be dearly missed.” -George Clooney pic.twitter.com/A05Ff3XXtw
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“Most people associate Scott with the movies, but those who know him personally associated him with being a jolly person, so full of life, a strong loving person, foodie and travel aficionado” Misty wrote of her late husband, saying he “truly loved life and everyone that he met along the way.”
Clooney paid tribute in a statement, saying “I’m sorry to hear that Scott is gone. We did three films together and I’ve never been so gently punched. He was a gentle soul and he will be dearly missed.” Along with Misty, Schwartz is survived by his children Angela and Adam, mother-in-law Brenda, cousins Sherry and Duwayne, and aunt Penni.
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