Former professional wrestler turned actor Scott L. Schwartz, who had roles in Ocean’s Eleven and Starsky & Hutch, has died. He was 65.
His passing was confirmed to The Hollywood Reporter by his spouse, Misty, who revealed he died of congestive coronary heart failure on November 26 at his residence in Covington, Louisiana.
“Most individuals affiliate Scott with the films, however those that know him personally related him with being a jolly particular person, so lively, a robust loving particular person, foodie and journey aficionado,” Misty stated in a press release. “Scott really beloved life and everybody that he met alongside the way in which. When he wasn’t appearing, wrestling or telling jokes he spent his time visiting kids with most cancers at kids’s hospitals.”
Schwartz’s Ocean’s Eleven co-star, George Clooney, additionally paid tribute, writing in a press release (per Decider), “I’m sorry to listen to that Scott is gone. We did three movies collectively and I’ve by no means been so gently punched. He was a delicate soul and he will probably be dearly missed.”
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Born on March 16, 1959, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Schwartz began his profession as a professional wrestler, competing underneath the names Joshua Ben-Gurion—The Israeli Commando and Big David. He was educated by the wrestling legend Walter “Killer” Kowalski and wrestled everywhere in the world, together with the USA, Canada, Japan, South Africa, and Australia.
He later transitioned into appearing, utilizing his background in wrestling to carry out on-screen stunts and staged fight. As a result of his look and measurement, he often landed roles taking part in “unhealthy guys.”
On tv, his credit included Buffy the Vampire Slayer, Angel, Star Trek: Enterprise, Charmed, The Tick, and Black Scorpion, and The Younger and the Stressed.
In the meantime, on the large display screen, he appeared in large finances movies comparable to Spider-Man, Hearth Down Under, Starsky & Hutch, and Enjoyable with Dick and Jane. Nevertheless, he’s greatest remembered for enjoying Bruiser in Ocean’s Eleven, Ocean’s Twelve and Ocean’s 13.
Extra just lately, he appeared within the 2021 stoner comedy The Pizza Joint.
Schwartz is survived by his spouse, Misty, and his youngsters, Angela and Adam.