The actor’s most well-known roles included roles in films like Space Jam and The China Syndromee from 1996 to 1979, as well as those on renowned TV shows like Space Jam and The China Syndromee.
Hollywood star Michael Alaimo’s death at the age of 86 has been confirmed by his family.
Michael Alaimo, who’s best known for his roles in Space Jam and the Oscar-nominated The China Syndrome, passed away peacefully on Friday, May 2. Michael’s daughter, longtime TV PR and communications executive Gabriella Alaimo Thomas, confirmed the death of her famous father to Variety.
Michael portrayed a doctor in the film Space Jam alongside Bill Murray, Wayne Knight, and Michael Jordan. He has appeared in numerous television shows, including Cheers, The Wonder Years, Scrubs, Barney Miller, Mr. Belvedere, Hill Street Blues, and Betty White’s Off Their Rockers, in addition to starring in numerous movies.
An official statement stated that Michael “passed away peacefully” despite the lack of information on the cause of death.
Michael studied theater at Brooklyn College, and he co-founded the 1960s production of Joseph Papp’s NY Shakespeare in Central Park as a director of the Commedia dell’Arte company. With East Harlem’s renowned Gut Theatre, Michael also engaged in political activism.
Before moving to Los Angeles in 1973, Michael first performed on the anti-war show F. T. A. after moving to San Francisco, California. Michael’s big break came when he first appeared in The Six Million Dollar Man, Cannon, and Harry O while he was in Los Angeles.
Michael made his television debut with The Wonder Years, Scrubs, Barney Miller, Mr. Belvedere, Hill Street Blues, and Betty White’s Off Their Rockers.
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