Scott L. Schwartz Dies: Wrestler Who Played Bruiser In ‘Ocean’s’ Franchise Was 65
deadline.comScott L. Schwartz, the actor-cum-professional wrestler best know for playing Bruiser in the Ocean’s movie franchise, died November 26 at his home in Covington, LA.
He was 65. Schwartz made his Ocean’s debut in the 2011 first installment by pretending to pummel George Clooney’s Danny Ocean behind closed doors.
He would go on to reprise his role in Ocean’s 12 and Ocean’s 13. Born on March 16, 1959, in Philadelphia, Schwartz started out as a pro wrestler under the ring names of The Israeli Commando and Giant David before trying out his moves in Hollywood as both a stuntman and a baddo for hire.
His TV credits include Star Trek: Deep Space Nine, Martial Law, Angel, Nash Bridges, Castle, The Mentalist, The Young and the Restless and Buffy the Vampire Slayer.
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