American actor (1958–2023)
James Perry McCaffrey (March 27, 1958 – December 17, 2023) was an American actor best known for his voice role as Max Payne in the Max Payne video game series, Jimmy Keefe on Rescue Me (2004–2011), and Captain Arthur O'Breun in New York Undercover (1994–1997). He also had main roles and recurring roles in a number of television series as well as appearing in feature films.
Career
McCaffrey's first role was as a mentally challenged teen in Bill II: on His Own: The Bill Sackter Story. He played the lead in the first and last seasons of the series Viper, and the short-lived series Swift Justice, and has appeared on As the World Turns and Sex and the City. Additionally, McCaffrey is known for playing deceased New York City firefighter Jimmy Keefe on Rescue Me, as well as Ryan Huntley on Revenge.[1][2]
McCaffrey was most known for his performance as the title character in the Max Payne trilogy of games; he appeared in a cameo role in the film adaptation of the video game, playing an FBI agent brought in to assist in the capture of Payne.[3] McCaffrey was also the voice of both Thomas Zane and Alex Casey in the Alan Wake games, and starred as Edward Carnby in the 2008 reboot of Alone in the Dark. He also starred as Father Thomas in the mystery thriller film A Cry from Within.[4]
Personal life and death
McCaffrey was born in Albany, New York, in 1958.[5][6] He was married to Rochelle Boström, and had a daughter.[7]
McCaffrey died from multiple myeloma at his home in Larchmont, New York, on December 17, 2023, at the age of 65.[8][7]
Filmography
Films
Television series
Video games
Awards and nominations
References
- ^ BWW News Desk. "AUSTIN, Starring Thomas G. Waites & James McCaffrey, Opens Tonight at Theatre Row". broadwayworld.com. Archived from the original on May 23, 2017. Retrieved April 1, 2018.
- ^ Classicalite (August 22, 2014). "James McCaffrey, Tony Award Winner Karen Ziemba Cast in Walter Anderson's Vietnam-Era Play 'Almost Home'". classicalite.com. Archived from the original on May 23, 2017. Retrieved April 1, 2018.
- ^ "A Sizzling Fundraiser newsletter". News.larchmonthistory.org. Archived from the original on November 3, 2013. Retrieved December 3, 2012.
- ^ "A Cry from Within". DC. Archived from the original on March 12, 2015. Retrieved December 3, 2012.
- ^ Carter, Justin (December 18, 2023). "Obituary: James McCaffrey, Remedy games actor, passed away at age 65". Game Developer. Retrieved December 18, 2023.
- ^ "James McCaffrey - Saratoga Living". www.saratogaliving.com. June 3, 2020.
- ^ a b Saad, Nardine (December 18, 2023). "James McCaffrey, 'Rescue Me' star and 'Max Payne' voice actor, dies at 65". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved December 18, 2023.
- ^ "Obituary for James Perry McCaffrey at Daniel Keenan Funeral Home". www.danielkeenanfuneralhome.com. Retrieved December 22, 2023.
- ^ Johnson, Malcolm (April 26, 1996). "Engaging Comedy Reveals Truths About Love, Beauty". Hartford Courant. Hartford, Connecticut. p. G10. Archived from the original on October 7, 2020. Retrieved April 26, 2022.
- ^ Ebert, Roger (November 14, 1997). "Nick And Jane - Review". RogerEbert.com. Retrieved June 7, 2020.
- ^ Baldassarre, Angela (August 11, 1997). "Hotel Shanghai - Review". Variety. Retrieved February 4, 2024.
- ^ Kelly, Neon (April 20, 2012). "Voicing Max Payne is more demanding than ever before". Video Gamer. Archived from the original on December 20, 2023. Retrieved December 24, 2023.
- ^ Hilliard, Kyle (October 12, 2018). "Max Payne's Voice Actor Returns To The Studio That Created The Character". Game Informer. Archived from the original on August 22, 2019.
- ^ McMullen, Chris (October 27, 2023). "Is Max Payne in Alan Wake 2?". The Escapist. Archived from the original on November 2, 2023.
- ^ "8th Annual Interactive Achievement Awards: Finalists". Academy of Interactive Arts & Sciences. Archived from the original on March 2, 2005. Retrieved July 19, 2023.
- ^ "The 60 Best Video Games of 2023". BAFTA. December 14, 2023. Retrieved December 14, 2023.
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