He became a familiar face behind the bar on Will & Grace, quietly anchoring scenes with warmth and wit. Now, veteran character actor Charles C. Stevenson Jr. has passed away at 89.His son, Scott Stevenson, confirmed that he died of natural causes on January 19 in Camarillo, California.For many fans, Will & Grace remains one of the most influential sitcoms of its era. With razor-sharp writing, bold representation, and electric chemistry between its core cast, the series earned an astonishing 83 Primetime Emmy nominations over its run.Among the many talented actors who brought the show to life was Stevenson, who portrayed the affable bartender Smitty. Though never a central character, Smitty became a comforting and recognizable presence — the steady figure behind the bar who helped ground the chaos unfolding around him.He became a familiar face behind the bar on Will & Grace, quietly anchoring scenes with warmth and wit. Now, veteran character actor Charles C. Stevenson Jr. has passed away at 89.

His son, Scott Stevenson, confirmed that he died of natural causes on January 19 in Camarillo, California.For many fans, Will & Grace remains one of the most influential sitcoms of its era. With razor-sharp writing, bold representation, and electric chemistry between its core cast, the series earned an astonishing 83 Primetime Emmy nominations over its run.Among the many talented actors who brought the show to life was Stevenson, who portrayed the affable bartender Smitty. Though never a central character, Smitty became a comforting and recognizable presence — the steady figure behind the bar who helped ground the chaos unfolding around him