Actor Devin Harjes, well-known for his roles across various TV shows such as Daredevil, Gotham, Boardwalk Empire, and Orange is the New Black, passed away at the age of 41 in New York City on May 27th. According to Entertainment Weekly, he had been battling cancer since last winter. An obituary published on Harjes’ official website reveals that he was recently hospitalized at Mount Sinai West.
Harjes’ most recent role was that of Pete Baylor on the series Manifest, spanning nine episodes from both the second and third seasons. His character was the brother of Jace Baylor (played by James McMenamin) and had a romantic involvement with Angelina Meyer (portrayed by Holly Taylor).
Harjes Had Many Guest Roles Throughout his Career
In the TV series “Boardwalk Empire,” the actor portrayed the role of Jack Dempsey, a genuine world heavyweight boxing champion, for two episodes. While working on this production, he interacted with the show’s main actors, including Steve Buscemi, Kevin O’Rourke, and Frank Hague.
Harjes has taken on characters from both Marvel’s universe and DC’s, making appearances as a Rikers Island Nurse named Oscar in Marvel’s Daredevil series, and as Clyde, the bank guard, in an episode of DC’s Gotham. He also appeared on CBS crime shows FBI and Elementary, playing various roles.
He Won a Best Actor Award for The Forest is Red
According to the obituary posted on his website, Devin Lee Harjes was born on July 29, 1983, in Lubbock, Texas. After studying acting in college, he moved to New York City to pursue his acting career. He eventually landed roles in off-Broadway plays and musicals, including One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest. Harjes also appeared in independent films, such as The Forest is Red, and won a Best Actor award at the Tolentino International Film Festival in Italy for his role as Nathan in the 2012 film.
Devin is mourned by his parents Randy and Rosanne Harjes, his sister Trish Harjes (alongside her husband Justin Kelley), his former spouse Shiva Shobitha, and also his beloved feline companion, Maude. The family of Harjes kindly requests that instead of sending flowers, donations be made to TKC Blessings, a charitable organization dedicated to helping children in need.
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