Bruce MacVittie, a character actor who grew up in Rhode Island, has died at the age of 65. .

The New York Times reported on Thursday that the cause of death had not been determined. .

MacVittie is known for his appearances in shows including “Law & Order," “The Sopranos,” “Sex and the City” and “Homicide." The Times described him as a ubiquitous character actor who "excelled at playing tough guys with tormented souls, revealing a tenderness at the heart of his characterizations.".