
Charley Scalies
Charley Scalies was a talented American actor born on July 19, 1940, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. He gained recognition for his roles in acclaimed television series such as 'The Sopranos' and 'The Wire.' In 'The Sopranos,' he portrayed Molinaro, the high school football coach in an episode of the fifth season, while in 'The Wire,' he played Thomas 'Horseface' Pakusa, a devoted and corrupt union worker. Scalies had a diverse career, appearing in various films and television shows, and was also an accomplished stage actor. He was married for 62 years to Angeline Scalies and was a loving father and grandfather. Charley Scalies passed away at the age of 84 due to complications from Alzheimer's disease.
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Charley Scalies, the beloved character actor best known for his role as Thomas 'Horseface' Pakusa on The Wire, has passed away at 84 after a long battle with Alzheimer’s.
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Charley Scalies was a recognized actor known for his roles in 'The Wire' and 'The Sopranos'.
Murió reconocido actor de ‘Los Soprano’, a los 84 años
Charley Scalies was an American actor known for his roles in the series 'The Sopranos' and 'The Wire'.
Murió a los 84 años Charley Scalies, actor de las series “Los Soprano” y “The Wire”




