John Costelloe was an American actor who is best known for Die Hard 2, Black Rain, and Manhattan Murder Mystery. He was born on November 8, 1961, in Brooklyn, New York City, New York, USA, and passed away on December 18, 2008, in the same city.
Personal and Family Life
John Costelloe was a dedicated firefighter for 11 years in Brooklyn, New York City, before he retired in 1998. His funeral was attended by close friends, including actor Steve Buscemi, who shared a long friendship with him as fellow former firefighters. John was buried at Green-Wood Cemetery in Brooklyn.
Death and Legacy
Tragically, John Costelloe died by suicide on December 18, 2008, in Brooklyn. His passing shocked many who knew him and those who admired his work. He is remembered for his roles in several notable films and television series.
Filmography
| Title | Release Date | Character |
|---|---|---|
| Die Hard 2 | 1990-07-03 | Sgt. Oswald Cochrane |
| Who Do I Gotta Kill? | 1994-09-23 | Billy “Bink-Bink” Borelli |
| Manhattan Murder Mystery | 1993-05-02 | Policeman |
| Black Rain | 1989-09-22 | The Kid |
| Doubt | 2008-02-27 | Warren Hurley |
| Billy Bathgate | 1991-11-01 | Lulu |
| Kiss of Death | 1995-04-21 | Cleary |
| The Hard Way | 1991-03-08 | Fake Dead Guy / Cop |
| Crooked Lines | 2003-05-18 | Manny |
| Celebrity | 1998-09-07 | Cop at Hotel |
| Last Exit to Brooklyn | 1989-07-26 | Tommy |
| Kazaam | 1996-07-17 | Travis |
| The Kings of Brooklyn | 2004-06-09 | Miller |
| Joey Breaker | 1993-05-14 | Randy Jeter |
| The Sopranos | 1999-01-10 | Jim Witowski |
| Central Park West | 1995-09-13 | |
| New York Undercover | 1994-09-08 | John Santucci |
| Law & Order | 1990-09-13 | Colin Parnell |