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International Business Times
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- International Business Times
How Did Devin Lee Harjes Die? TV Star Best Known for 'Broadway Empire' and 'Daredevil' Dies Aged 41 as Tributes Pour In
Devin Lee Harjes, a television actor best known for his work in "Manifest", "Boardwalk Empire", and "Daredevil," has died at the age of 41. He died on Tuesday at Mount Sinai West Hospital in New York City after battling an illness. According to The Hollywood Reporter, Harjes was diagnosed with cancer in February. Throughout his career, Harjes took on a variety of roles. Harjes famously played boxing legend Jack Dempsey in HBO's 'Boardwalk Empire' and portrayed Oscar, a nurse at Rikers Island, in Marvel's "Daredevil." Harjes also played the role of Clyde, a bank security guard, in DC's blockbuster "Gotham." His untimely death was mourned by his friends and colleagues. Sudden Death Devastates Industry In addition to these notable performances, his acting portfolio included a variety of television shows and films such as "Orange Is the New Black", "Blue Bloods", "FBI, Elementary", "Rebel in the Rye", "Boyz of Summer", "The Forest Is Red", "When the Shadow Falls", and "Surprise Surprise, Mr. Conovy". Most recently, Harjes played the role of Pete Baylor in nine episodes during the third season of NBC's Manifest. A seasoned performer, he earned the Best Actor award at Italy's Tolentino International Film Festival for his role in the 2012 film "The Forest Is Red", as mentioned in the obituary posted on his official website. Harjes was born on July 29, 1983, in Lubbock, Texas, where he was raised in an environment filled with animals. After realizing his passion for acting, Harjes pursued formal training in the field during college and later moved to New York City to build a professional career. In the beginning of his journey, he honed his skills by working on student films, indie projects, and off-Broadway theater productions. Star in His Own Right Harjes is survived by his parents, Randy and Rosanne Harjes; his sister, Trish Harjes, and her husband, Justin Kelley; his nephews, Tristin and Sawyer Kelley; his nieces, Rory and Charly Kelley; his ex-wife, actress Shiva Shobitha (Gotham); and his cherished cat, Maude. As news broke of his tragic death, fans turned to X (formerly Twitter) to share their condolences and honor his memory. "My condolences to his friends and family and may his soul rest in peace. He will be missed," one fan tweeted. Other fans reminisced about his standout roles, praising his performances as "smooth & bang-on with everything." Antonio DiFonzo, director of Boyz of Summer, expressed his grief in a heartfelt post on Facebook. "Terribly sad news as we lost Devin Harjes, an amazing actor and friend,' DiFonzo wrote. "He was constantly striving to be better and put his heart and soul into everything he did! We will never forget you and your amazing part in The Boyz of Summer and our lives. Rest in peace, Lion Heart!"
New York Post
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- New York Post
Devin Harjes, ‘Boardwalk Empire' and ‘Daredevil' actor, dead at 41
Actor Devin Harjes, best known for appearing in 'Boardwalk Empire,' 'Daredevil' and 'Gotham,' has died. He was 41. Harjes passed away last Tuesday (May 27) at Mount Sinai West hospital in New York City from an illness after he was diagnosed with cancer in February, according to the Hollywood Reporter. He's survived by his parents, Randy and Rosanne Harjes, his sister, Trish Harjes, his two nieces, his former wife, Shiva Shobitha, and more relatives, per his obituary. 6 Devin Harjes in 'Boardwalk Empire.' HBO Harjes was born in Lubbock, Texas and rode horses as a child. He studied acting in college and began his career on the off-Broadway stage and in independent film productions. In 2011, Harjes made his television acting debut in 'Boardwalk Empire.' He played Jack Dempsey in two episodes of the crime drama series. Harjes went on to portray Clyde, a bank guard, in 'Gotham' in 2015 and Oscar, a nurse who worked at Rikers Island, in 'Daredevil' in 2015. 6 Devin Harjes filming 'Boardwalk Empire' in New York City in May 2011. WireImage He also appeared in episodes of 'Blue Bloods,' 'Orange Is the New Black,' 'Elementary' and 'FBI,' and the films 'Surprise Surprise, Mr. Conovy,' 'Rebel in the Reye,' 'Boyz of Summer' and 'The Forest Is Red.' For his role in 'Boyz of Summer,' Harjes received an Honorable Mention for Best Supporting Actor at the Long Island International Film Expo. Additionally, he earned Best Actor at the Tolentino International Film Festival in Italy for his role in 'The Forest Is Red.' Most recently, Harjes played recurring character Pete Baylor in the nBC series 'Manifest.' 6 Devin Harjes as Pete Baylor in 'Manifest.' NBCU Photo Bank via Getty Images 6 Devin Harjes, Dazmann Still and James McMenamin in 'Manifest.' NBCU Photo Bank via Getty Images 6 Devin Harjes, Jack Messina and James McMenamin in 'Manifest' Season 2. NBCU Photo Bank via Getty Images 'Boyz of Summer' director and writer Antonio DiFonzo honored Harjes in a Facebook post on Friday. 'Terribly sad news as we lost Devin Harjes, an amazing actor and friend,' DiFonzo wrote. 'He was constantly striving to be better and put his heart and soul into everything he did!' 6 Devin Harjes on the set of 'Boardwalk Empire' in Brooklyn on May 23, 2011. WireImage 'We will never forget you and your amazing part in The Boyz of Summer and our lives,' DiFonzo added. 'Rest in peace, Lion Heart!' Harjes' obituary read: 'Outside of acting, Devin was a dedicated student of martial arts and a regular at the gym—he often joked it was safer than getting kicked in the face by a horse.' In lieu of flowers, Harjes' family asked for donations to be made to TKC Blessings in his name. All proceeds will support scholarships for children pursuing the arts.
