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. He studied education at the University of Illinois Chicago and taught at the Chicago Academy for the Arts. He appeared in numerous American television series, including Crime Story, ER, Law & Order: Special Victims Unit, CSI: Crime Scene Investigation, 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).
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. 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.
DeCaro lived in the Bridgeport neighborhood of Chicago with his wife, Sheila O'Callaghan, and had a son. He died from heart failure in his home on April 25, 2026, at the age of 70.
Filmography Year Title Role Notes1994 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 2014 Chicago P.D. Officer Delaney
References
External links
Goodman Theatre bio of Matt DeCaro