Ocean’s Eleven Actor Scott L. Schwartz Dead, George Clooney Tribute
An actor Scott L. Schwartzbest known for his role as Bruiser in the play Ocean’s Eleven Franchise, died at the age of 65.
Schwartz died of heart failure on November 26 at his home in Covington, Louisiana. The Hollywood Reporter again Variety.
Photo by Schwartz The Ocean’s the costar George Clooney honored the actor in a statement. “I’m sorry to hear that Scott is gone,” said Clooney, 63. “We’ve done three movies together and I’ve never been punched like this.” He was a gentle man and will be greatly missed. “
Schwartz played Bruiser in 2001 Ocean’s Eleven and reprized his role alongside Clooney, Matt Damon again Brad Pitt in the middle Ocean’s Twelve (2004) and Ocean’s Thirteen (2007). Before becoming a stuntman and actor, he was a wrestler under the monikers Israel Commando and Giant David.
“Most people associate Scott with the movies, but those who know him personally associate him with being a happy, full of life, strong lover, foodie and travel aficionado,” Schwartz’s widow, The foghe said.
“Scott truly loved life and everyone he met along the way. When he wasn’t acting, dancing or telling jokes, he spent his time visiting children with cancer in children’s hospitals,” he concluded.
An actor Rick Zahn shared a photo of himself and Schwartz on Instagram on Wednesday, November 27, writing, “Today the world lost a good man. The acting community has lost a terrific actor. The Los Angeles police community has lost a great ambassador and public advocate. The breast cancer community has lost a strong supporter. A woman lost her devoted husband. And I have lost a dear friend.”
“At 6’10”, Scott was one of the few people I looked up to. But it wasn’t because he was actually tall. It was because of his heart. He lived a loving life. And he loved his wife, Misty,” Zahn continued. “Scott has been in a bad health situation for the last few years. But with Misty by his side, Scott changed quietly. Suffering is over.”
Schwartz’s other film credits include The Scorpion King again Have fun with Dick and Jane. He has also appeared in many television programs including Angel, Star Trek: The Enterprise, Star Trek: Deep Space Nine, Psychiatrist, The Young and the Restless again Nash Bridges.
Schwartz is survived by his widow, Misty, and his children, Angela again Adamand his mother-in-law, Brenda. He is also survived by his cousins Sherry again Duwayne and his grandfather, Pennysaid the family.