James McCaffrey, the talented actor renowned for lending his voice to iconic video game characters like Max Payne and Alex Casey in the “Alan Wake” series, passed away at 65 after battling cancer, as confirmed by his manager to Variety.
McCaffrey’s multifaceted career spanned over three decades, initially in film and television, before gaining widespread recognition in video game voice acting. He showcased his versatility in various TV series such as “New York Undercover,” “Viper,” and notably, as firefighter James Xavier “Jimmy” Keefe in FX’s “Rescue Me.”
His distinctive voice was synonymous with Max Payne, the rugged protagonist of the acclaimed third-person shooter series, where he voiced the character across multiple installments. Additionally, McCaffrey contributed his talents to games like “Alan Wake,” “Control,” and “Alone in the Dark.”
Aside from his remarkable career, McCaffrey leaves behind his wife, Rochelle Bostrom and daughter, Tiernan McCaffrey, remembered fondly for his exceptional contributions to both gaming and entertainment.
