Andrew Katsulas (May 18, 1946February 13, 2006), known professionally as Andreas Katsulas, was an American film and television actor, most recognized for portrayals of Narn Ambassador G'Kar on the American science fiction television series ''

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''.

Life and career

Born in

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, to a working-class

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family, Katsulas earned a

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from

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. He started an acting career that took him from South American barrios to

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. From 1971 to 1986, he toured with

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's International Theatre Company, performing improvisational and prepared theater pieces. In 1981 and 1982, he appeared on the

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daytime drama (

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) '' Guiding Light'' as Lucien Goff. Katsulas appeared in various films, including '' The Sicilian'', '' Next of Kin'', '' Someone to Watch Over Me'', '' Sunset'', ''

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'', and ''

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''. He played the one-armed villain Fredrick Sykes in '' The Fugitive'' (1993). Katsulas was a regular on the television series ''

'' (1994–1998), where he portrayed Ambassador G'Kar. He played the

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Commander Tomalak on '' Star Trek: The Next Generation''. A lifelong smoker, Katsulas died of lung cancer on February 13, 2006, at the age of 59. He was survived by his wife, Gilla Nissan Katsulas, and his two children from a previous marriage, Michael and Katherine.

Filmography

Film

Television

Video games

References

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