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Daily Mail
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Boardwalk Empire actor Devin Lee Harjes dies at 41 after cancer diagnosis
Devin Lee Harjes - known for his roles in Boardwalk Empire, Manifest, and Daredevil - has died at age 41. The actor, who had been diagnosed with cancer in February according to a report in The Hollywood Reporter, passed away Tuesday at a hospital in New York City. He played boxer Jack Dempsey in HBO 's Boardwalk Empire, as well a bank security guard in DC 's Gotham, and nurse Oscar in Marvel's Daredevil. Beyond these standout roles, his credits spanned numerous television series and films, including 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, he portrayed Pete Baylor in nine episodes of the third season of NBC's Manifest. The journeyman thespian won the award for Best Actor at the Tolentino International Film Festival in Italy for 2012's The Forest Is Red, according to the obituary on his website. Harjes was born on July 29, 1983, in Lubbock, Texas, where he grew up surrounded by animals. After discovering his love for acting, he went on to study drama in college and relocated to New York City to pursue it professionally. In the early stages of his career, Harjes gained experience through student films, independent productions and off-Broadway performances. 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 former wife, actress Shiva Shobitha (Gotham); and his beloved cat, Maude. After news broke of Harjes' death, his fans took to X to pay tribute. 'My condolences to his friends and family and may his soul rest in peace. He will be missed,' one tweeted. Others looked back on some of his most memorable performances as they described his acting as 'smooth & bang-on with everything.' Boyz Of Summer director Antonio DiFonzo shared his grief 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!'
Yahoo
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
'Boardwalk Empire' Actor Devin Harjes Cause of Death Revealed
Boardwalk Empire actor Devin Harjes has passed away at the age of 41. According to TMZ, the actor died after a battle with cancer, per his obituary. Harjes passed away on May 27 after being diagnosed with cancer in February, according to The Hollywood Reporter. His list of credits includes projects like Orange Is the New Black, When the Shadow Falls, Blue Bloods, FBI, and Elementary, among others. A website for Harjes reads, "From the rodeo grounds of West Texas to the stages of NYC and screens around the world (Boardwalk Empire, Daredevil, Gotham, Manifest and more), Devin lived his dream with heart and grit. He brought characters to life, lifted others up, and always made room for laughter. He is deeply missed by his family, friends, and his cat Maude." According to the site, Harjes studied acting in college. His role in The Forest is Red– trailer above– earned him the award for Best Actor at the Tolentino International Film Festival in Italy. In Boyz of Summer, Harjes received Honorable Mention for Best Supporting Actor at the Long Island International Film Expo. The site continues, "Devin is survived by his loving parents, Randy and Rosanne Harjes; his sister Trish Harjes and her husband Justin Kelley; nephews Tristin and Sawyer Kelley; nieces Rory and Charly Kelley; his former wife Shiva Shobitha; his beloved cat, Maude; and countless friends whose lives were brighter…or at least more entertaining…because of him." In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to TKC Blessings, which will support children pursuing the arts.'Boardwalk Empire' Actor Devin Harjes Cause of Death Revealed first appeared on Men's Journal on Jun 1, 2025
Yahoo
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
'Boardwalk Empire' & 'Manifest' Star Dead at 41 After Private Health Battle
'Boardwalk Empire' & 'Manifest' Star Dead at 41 After Private Health Battle originally appeared on Parade. , the actor known for his roles in Boardwalk Empire, Manifest and more, is dead at 41. On Tuesday, May 27, Harjes died at Mount Sinai West hospital in New York City. He was diagnosed with cancer in February, according to The Hollywood Reporter. 🎬 SIGN UP for Parade's Daily newsletter to get the latest pop culture news & celebrity interviews delivered right to your inbox 🎬 Harjes memorably portrayed American boxer Jack Dempsey in Boardwalk Empire and Pete Baylor in Manifest. Additionally, he was known for roles in Orange Is the New Black, Blue Bloods, FBI,Daredevil, Gotham and more. In the wake of his untimely death, Harjes' fans took to social media with touching tributes. One X user wrote, "Rip. Great talent." Another shared, "Incredibly sad day for Manifest fans. RIP Devin Harjes." Someone else took to X, writing, "Devin Harjes gave the strongest of portrayals as Heavyweight Boxing Champ Jack Dempsey in "Boardwalk Empire". (Saw him in DVD episodes I rewatched just last week) His acting was smooth & bang-on with everything I've heard about Dempsey." Harjes is survived by his parents, Randy and Rosanne Harjes; a sister Trish (Justin) Harjes; nephews, Tristin and Sawyer Kelley; nieces, Rory and Charly Kelley; his ex-wife, Shiva Shobitha; and his cat, Maude. Next: 'Boardwalk Empire' & 'Manifest' Star Dead at 41 After Private Health Battle first appeared on Parade on Jun 1, 2025 This story was originally reported by Parade on Jun 1, 2025, where it first appeared.
CBS News
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- CBS News
Devin Harjes, "Boardwalk Empire" and "Manifest" actor, dies at 41
Devin Harjes, the actor who appeared in the TV shows "Boardwalk Empire" and "Manifest," has died due to complications from a battle with cancer, his representative confirmed to CBS News on Sunday. He was 41. Harjes was diagnosed with cancer last winter, according to this rep, David Williams. He died Tuesday morning after being hospitalized at Mount Sinai West Hospital in New York City, Williams said. Devin Harjes filming on location for "Boardwalk Empire" on May 23, 2011, in the Brooklyn borough of New York City. Bobby Bank/WireImage "He was an artist of great conviction who never gave less than one hundred percent to any role he undertook," Williams said of Harjes. "As a person, he was generous, kind, understanding and devoted to his family and friends, a great horseback rider and had a magic way with all animals." Harjes was born in Lubbock, Texas, and studied acting in college before entering the theatre scene in the Dallas–Fort Worth area. He later moved to New York City to pursue his acting career, his obituary said. He made his TV debut as Jack Dempsey in the hit HBO series "Boardwalk Empire," and went on to feature in several other series, including "Gotham," "Orange is the New Black," "Daredevil, "Elementary," and "Blue Bloods." Harjes is survived by his parents, Randy and Rosanne Harjes, his sister Trish Harjes and her husband Justin Kelley, nephews, nieces and other family members.
Forbes
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Forbes
Devin Harjes, ‘Boardwalk Empire' And ‘Manifest' Actor, Dies At 41
Devin Harjes, who built his acting resume with roles in TV dramas like Boardwalk Empire, Daredevil and Manifest, died of complications from cancer at Mount Sinai West Hospital in New York City on Tuesday, May 27. He was 41. Born on July 29, 1983, in Lubbock, Texas, Devin Harjes began his career in theater productions in Texas and New York City before being cast as boxing legend Jack Dempsey in two episodes of the HBO period drama Boardwalk Empire in 2011. The following year, he appeared as an awkward social outcast in the independent film The Forest is Red, which won Best Non-European Feature Film at The European Independent Film Festival; and the coming-of-age film Boyz of Summer as one of three childhood friends in New Jersey. Guest roles on television for Harjes included episodes of Blue Bloods, Orange is the New Black, Gotham, Elementary, Daredevil and FBI. From 2020 to 2021, he appeared as Peter Baylor, a member of a drug posse known as the Meth Heads, in nine episodes of the NBC drama Manifest. Harjes is survived by his parents, Randy and Rosanne Harjes, and his sister Trich Harjes.
