About Charley Scalies
Lived 1940 – 2025 (aged 84). Charley Scalies was an American actor.
Charles Joseph Scalies Jr. (July 19, 1940 – May 1, 2025) was an American actor best known for his portrayal of Thomas "Horseface" Pakusa, one of the stevedores and union members on the second season of HBO's The Wire. He also appeared in season five of The Sopranos as Coach Molinaro. Scalies appeared on other shows including Homicide: Life on the Street and Law & Order.
Background Scalies was born on July 19, 1940, to Charles and Theresa Scalies (née Iacona) in Philadelphia. He lived with his wife in Pennsylvania. He was the father of five children and the grandfather of four. Scalies died in Phoenixville on May 1, 2025, at the age of 84.
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Who was Charley Scalies?
American actor
When was Charley Scalies born?
Charley Scalies was born on 19 July 1940 in Philadelphia.
When did Charley Scalies die?
Charley Scalies died on 1 May 2025 in Phoenixville.
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Charley Scalies was an actor.
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Charley Scalies was American.
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