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Charley Scalies

Updated: 12/11/2025, 5:13:49 PM Wikipedia source

Charles Joseph Scalies Jr. (July 19, 1940 – May 1, 2025) was an American actor best known for his portrayal of Thomas "Horseface" Pakusa, one of the stevedores and union members on the second season of HBO's The Wire. He also appeared in season five of The Sopranos as Coach Molinaro. Scalies appeared on other shows including Homicide: Life on the Street and Law & Order.

Infobox

Born
(1940-07-19)July 19, 1940Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
Died
May 1, 2025(2025-05-01) (aged 84)Phoenixville, Pennsylvania U.S.
Occupation
Actor

Tables

· Filmography › Film
1995
Role(s)
Angel's Bodyguard
Role(s)
Ballyhoo Driver
Role(s)
Impatient Traveler
1999
Role(s)
Louie
2000
The Doghouse
Role(s)
Jay
2004
Role(s)
Townie
Notes
Uncredited
Year
Title
Role
Notes
1995
Condition Red
Angel's Bodyguard
1995
Two Bits
Ballyhoo Driver
1995
12 Monkeys
Impatient Traveler
1999
Liberty Heights
Louie
2000
The Doghouse
Jay
2004
Jersey Girl
Townie
Uncredited
· Filmography › Television
1996
Role(s)
Sgt. Sal Burns
Notes
2 episodes
1997
Role(s)
Mario
Notes
Episode: "Ritual"
2003
Role(s)
Thomas 'Horseface' Pakusa
Notes
12 episodes
2004
Role(s)
Coach Molinaro
Notes
Episode: "The Test Dream"
2006, 2008
Role(s)
Law & Order: SVU
Notes
Dock Foreman / Bert Ferrara
2008
Role(s)
Rusty Jenkins
Notes
Episode: "Glory Days"
Year
Title
Role
Notes
1996
Homicide: Life on the Street
Sgt. Sal Burns
2 episodes
1997
Law & Order
Mario
Episode: "Ritual"
2003
The Wire
Thomas 'Horseface' Pakusa
12 episodes
2004
The Sopranos
Coach Molinaro
Episode: "The Test Dream"
2006, 2008
Law & Order: SVU
Dock Foreman / Bert Ferrara
2 episodes
2008
Cold Case
Rusty Jenkins
Episode: "Glory Days"
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