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\n\t\tActor Michael Alaimo has died at 86 years old (Picture: Amanda Edwards\/Getty Images)<\/p>\n
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\n\t\tActor Michael Alaimo has died at 86 years old (Picture: Amanda Edwards\/Getty Images)<\/p>\n
Michael Alaimo, a seasoned character actor whose screen and stage career spanned more than sixty years, has died at 86. <\/p>\n
His daughter, Gabriella Alaimo Thomas, confirmed his death, noting he passed away peacefully on May 2 in Burbank, California. No cause of death was disclosed.<\/p>\n
Alaimo built a long, varied r\u00e9sum\u00e9 in Hollywood, marked by memorable turns in film, television, and theater. <\/p>\n
Though never a household name, he became a familiar face to generations of viewers, thanks to a steady stream of scene-stealing supporting roles. <\/p>\n
One of his most widely seen performances came in the 1996 cult hit Space Jam, where he appeared opposite Michael Jordan as the team doctor. <\/p>\n
Earlier in his career, Alaimo had roles in socially resonant films like The China Syndrome (1979), a nuclear meltdown thriller.<\/p>\n
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\n\t\tAlaimo was known for his prevalence as a character actor (Picture: Amanda Edwards\/WireImage)<\/p>\n
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\n\t\tHe also appeared in a numbe rof sitcoms (Picture: NBC)<\/p>\n
He also worked on a variety of genre films in the late 1960s and early 70s, including Graffiti (1969) and Come Play with Me (1968), often appearing in low-budget, adult-oriented features that later developed cult followings.<\/p>\n
On television, Alaimo made appearances on numerous iconic shows throughout the 1980s. <\/p>\n
He guest-starred on Cheers in a 1985 episode titled 2 Good 2 Be 4 Real, playing the role of Vinnie Claussen. The appearance came during the show\u2019s acclaimed fourth season. <\/p>\n
Other TV credits included Dynasty, Night Court, Hill Street Blues, ALF, Mr. Belvedere, and The Paper Chase.<\/p>\n
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\n\t\tHe also appeared with Jane Fonda and Donald Sutherland in Jane Fonda and Donald Sutherland Perform an Anti-Vietnam Demonstration at Philharmonic Hall in New York City (Picture: Ron Galella\/Ron Galella Collection via Getty Images)<\/p>\n
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\n\t\tThe actor appeared on countless episodes of TV in the 70s and 80s (Picture: Getty Images)<\/p>\n
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\n\t\tHe was known for playing memorable character roles (Picture: American Broadcasting Companies via Getty Images)<\/p>\n
He also played Mr. Radford on Scrubs in 2004, along with parts on The Drew Carey Show in 1997 and The Wonder Years in 1992.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Alaimo also appeared in films including the 1989 Tony Danza comedy She\u2019s Out of Control and 1983\u2019s Mr. Mom, which starred Michael Keaton and the late Teri Garr.<\/p>\n
The actor is survived by his wife Louise; daughters Gabriella and Giovanna; son-in-law David; and granddaughters Isabella and Malia.\u00a0<\/p>\n
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