James McCaffrey

James Perry McCaffrey (March 27, 1958 – December 17, 2023) was an American actor. He starred as the lead character in the short lived series Swift Justice, which was cancelled after only a season. Additionally, he had roles such as Jimmy Keefe on Rescue Me (2004–2011), and Captain Arthur O'Byrne 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. In addition, he did voice acting, such as his voice role as Max Payne in the Max Payne video game series.

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. He also starred as neon artist Tony O'Neil in the independent film The Eyes of St. Anthony, directed by Paul Devlin.

McCaffrey in addition was a voice actor appearing in many video games. He provided his voice to the title character in the Max Payne trilogy of games. In addition, 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. McCaffrey was also the voice of both Thomas Zane and Alex Casey in the Alan Wake games, Director Trench in Control 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.

Personal life McCaffrey was born in Albany, New York, in 1958. He was married to actress Rochelle Boström, and had a daughter.

McCaffrey died from multiple myeloma at his home in Larchmont, New York, on December 17, 2023, at the age of 65. 1997 Nick and Jane Nick 1997 Shanghai 1937 Frank Taylor Television film 1999 The Tic Code Michael 1999 Coming Soon Dante 1999 The Florentine Jack Ryan 1999 Switched at Birth Darryl 2003 American Splendor Fred 2003 Distress Jack Douglas 2004 She Hate Me Bob 2004 Fresh Cut Grass Sam 2005 Hide and Seek Charlie Uncredited 2005 Jokebitch Killer Short film 2007 Broken English Perry 2007 Feel the Noise Jeffrey Skylar 2008 Max Payne FBI Special Agent Jack Taliente Uncredited cameo 2008 Last Call Steven 2009 Sordid Things Jagger Manchester 2010 The Pregnancy Pact Michael Dougan Television film 2010 Nonames Mr. Williams 2010 Meskada Billy Burns 2010 Camp Hope Dr. John 2011 Busted Walk Mr. Turner Short film 2011 One Fall Werber Bond 2011 The Orphan Killer Detective Jones 2011 Montauk Roger Short film 2012 Compliance Detective Neals 2012 To Redemption Nick Reed 2012 Excuse Me for Living Barry 2013 The Suspect Polaski Sheriff 2013 Stain Removal Jules 2014 A Cry from Within Father Thomas 2014 Gun Hill Alex Web Television film 2014 Betrayed Sully Television film 2014 Like Sunday, Like Rain Dale 2015 Sam Seymour 2015 Coach of the Year Fred Call 2015 I Dream Too Much Nikki 2016 Confidence Game David 2016 Blind Howard 2018 The Big Take Douglas Brown Television series Year Title Role Notes 1992 Civil Wars Terence Flanagan 4 episodes 1994–1997 New York Undercover Captain Arthur O'Byrne / Jack Dale 7 episodes 1994, 1996–1999 Viper Joe Astor / Michael Payton 34 episodes 1996 Swift Justice Mac Swift 13 episodes 1997 The Big Easy Dominick Episode: "The Gospel According to McSwain" 1998 Sex and the City Max Episode: "The Monogamists" 2000 Law & Order: Special Victims Unit Jesse Hansen Episode: "Bad Blood" 2001 The Job Jeff Larsen Episode: "Foot" 2001 Sex and the City Paul Denai Episode: "The Real Me" 2003 Queens Supreme Johnny Garrett Episode: "The House Next Door" 2003 Law & Order: Criminal Intent Daniel Croydon 2 episodes 2003 As the World Turns Charley Spangler 11 episodes 2003 Hack Coslow Episode: "See No Evil" 2003 Law & Order: Special Victims Unit Peter Forbes Episode: "Coerced" 2004–2011 Rescue Me Jimmy Keefe Main role55 episodes 2005–2006 Beautiful People Julian Fiske 12 episodes 2006 3 lbs Eric Linden Episode: "The God Spot" 2008 Canterbury's Law Frank Angstrom 4 episodes 2011 Blue Bloods Detective William Carter Episode: "Little Fish" 2011 The Glades Frank Ford Episode: "'shine" 2011 A Gifted Man Milt Sandreski Episode: "Pilot" 2011–2012 Revenge Ryan Huntley 4 episodes 2013–2018 Suits Gordon Specter 3 episodes 2013 White Collar Lieutenant Gannon Episode: "At What Price" 2014 The Following David 2 episodes 2014 Forever Professor James Browning S1/E2: "Look Before You Leap" 2017 Bull Thornton Grey Episode: "Make Me" 2017 Madam Secretary Rex Mayfield Episode: "The Detour" 2017–2019 She's Gotta Have It Danton Phillips 5 episodes 2018 Jessica Jones Maximillian 'Max' Tatum 2 episodes 2019 Bluff City Law Tucker Goodman Episode: "You Don't Need a Weatherman" 2022 Blue Bloods Sergeant Kevin Coolidge Episode: "Old Friends"

Video games Year Title Role Notes 2001 Max Payne Max Payne 2003 Max Payne 2 Max Payne 2005 Area 51 Additional Voices 2008 Alone in the Dark Edward Carnby 2010 Alan Wake Thomas Zane, Alex Casey 2012 Max Payne 3 Max Payne Voice and motion capture 2019 Control Zachariah Trench 2023 Alan Wake 2 Alex Casey

Awards and nominations Year Award Category Nominated work Result 2004 7th Annual Interactive Achievement Awards Outstanding Character Performance - Male Max Payne 2: The Fall of Max Payne 2024 20th British Academy Games Awards Performer in a Supporting Role Alan Wake II