| Birth date | April 2, 1956 |
|---|---|
| Birth place | Chicago, Illinois, US |
| Death date | April 25, 2026 (aged 70) |
| Death place | Chicago, Illinois, US |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Spouse | Sheila O'Callaghan |
| Education | University of Illinois Chicago |
Matt DeCaro (April 2, 1956 – April 25, 2026) was an American actor. He was arguably best known for his role as Correctional Officer Roy Geary on the television series Prison Break.
Life and career
DeCaro was born in Chicago on April 2, 1956.[1] He studied education at the University of Illinois Chicago and taught at the Chicago Academy for the Arts.[1] He appeared in numerous American television series, including Crime Story, ER, Law & Order: Special Victims Unit, ', Cold Case, NYPD Blue, 24, The Office, NCIS, Curb Your Enthusiasm, Boston Legal, House, Eli Stone, The Chicago Code, Boss, Chicago P.D., and Chicago Fire.
He also appeared in the films Richie Rich (1994), U.S. Marshals (1998), Mr. 3000 (2004), Eagle Eye (2008), Baby on Board (2009), and The Wise Kids (2011).[2]
His stage work includes the Victory Gardens Theater's production of Symmetry and the role of Mr. Meyers in the world premiere of Rebecca Gilman's 1999 play Spinning into Butter.[3] At the time of his death, he was part of the cast for a production of Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom at Chicago's Goodman Theatre.[1]
DeCaro lived in the Bridgeport neighborhood of Chicago with his wife, Sheila O'Callaghan, and had a son.[1] He died from heart failure in his home on April 25, 2026, at the age of 70.[1]
Filmography
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1994 | Richie Rich | Dave Walter | |
| 1998 | U.S. Marshals | Deputy Stern | |
| 2004 | Mr. 3000 | Reporter #2 | |
| 2005 | Prison Break | Roy Geary | |
| 2005 | The Office | Jerry DiCanio | |
| 2008 | Eagle Eye | Stranger at Airport | |
| 2009 | Baby on Board | Judge | |
| 2011 | The Last Rites of Joe May | Chevy | |
| 2011 | The Wise Kids | Jerry | [2] |
| 2014 | Chicago P.D. | Officer Delaney |
References
- ^ Dudek, Mitch (April 27, 2026). "Matt DeCaro, longtime Chicago actor, dies at 70 after ‘Ma Rainey’ performance". Chicago Sun-Times. Retrieved April 28, 2026.
- ^ Ebert, Roger (October 26, 2011). "The Wise Kids". Chicago Sun-Times. Retrieved April 14, 2016.
- ^ Jones, Chris (May 31, 1999). "Review: 'Spinning Into Butter'". Variety. Retrieved April 14, 2016.