Michael Alaimo, a well-known character actor who appeared in Space Jam, Cheers, and numerous other movies and TV programs, sadly passed away on May 2 in Burbank, California. He was 86 years old. His daughter, Gabriella Alaimo Thomas, announced the news on May 21, stating that he died peacefully. The reason for his death has not been disclosed.
Michael Alaimo’s career extended over six decades, yet he wasn’t widely recognized by many households, but his face was familiar to multiple generations of viewers. In a statement to Variety, Gabriella stated that he passed away peacefully. Interestingly, Alaimo’s demise occurred only a day after the death of George Wendt, who portrayed Norm Peterson on the popular sitcom Cheers.
Georgie passed away tranquilly during the night of May 20, at the age of 76. He was deeply admired as a devoted family man and cherished friend by his representative. Ted Danson expressed in a statement, “I’m heartbroken to learn that Georgie is gone… I love you, Georgie.
Michael Alaimo is fondly recalled for his guest role on Cheers in the 1985 episode titled “2 Good 2 Be 4 Real.” In this episode, he portrayed Vinnie Claussen, a character who attempted to charm Carla Tortelli, played by Rhea Perlman. This particular episode gained popularity among fans of the show.
Beyond his TV work on Cheers, Alaimo also made significant appearances in numerous popular shows from the ’80s and ’90s such as Hill Street Blues, Dynasty, Night Court, Mr. Belvedere, The Paper Chase, ALF, The Wonder Years, and Scrubs. He played Mr. Radford on Scrubs in 2004, while also appearing on The Drew Carey Show in 1997.
Alaimo’s film career featured appearances in Space Jam (1996), where he portrayed the team doctor alongside Michael Jordan. Additionally, he was cast in Mr. Mom (1983) with Michael Keaton and She’s Out of Control (1989), starring Tony Danza.
In the early stages of his acting journey, Alaimo featured in movies such as The China Syndrome (1979), Graffiti (1969), and Come Play with Me (1968). Some of these modest genre productions developed a dedicated fanbase over time.
Michael Alaimo is mourned by his spouse, Louise; daughters Gabriella and Giovanna; son-in-law David; and granddaughters Isabella and Malia. (In this context, “mourned” means to feel sadness or sorrow, which is a natural and easy-to-read way of expressing that he was survived by his family.)
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2025-05-22 11:07