haro genki Posted February 17, 2006 Posted February 17, 2006 http://www.andreaskatsulas.com/index.htm The past years have not been kind to B5's cast... Franklin last year, and now G'Kar.
UN Spacy Posted February 17, 2006 Posted February 17, 2006 RIP Andreas Katsulas. I'll always remember you as the Romulan Commander who wanted to dissect the Enterprise for every bit of information then display her broken hull as inspiration for future generations. RIP Tomalok.
Zor Primus Posted February 17, 2006 Posted February 17, 2006 RIP Andreas Katsulas.I'll always remember you as the Romulan Commander who wanted to dissect the Enterprise for every bit of information then display her broken hull as inspiration for future generations. RIP Tomalok. 371196[/snapback] Dittos...RIP!
Flaming Guantlet Posted February 17, 2006 Posted February 17, 2006 Rest in peace, good sir. A fine actor you were.
Beltane70 Posted February 17, 2006 Posted February 17, 2006 This is such disappointing news! Andreas was probably the best actor in Babylon 5's cast. He will sorely be missed!
azrael Posted February 17, 2006 Posted February 17, 2006 He always played a tough character in the roles I've seen him in and I'll miss that. His other roles: http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0441537/ P.S. - This is off-topic even though he has been in many sci-fi roles, but I'll leave it open till Sunday night so you can express any comments about Mr. Katsulas.
Mr March Posted February 18, 2006 Posted February 18, 2006 While the sci-fi geek in me remembers him fondly as alien ambassador G'Kar from the Babylon 5 television series, I'll always think of Mr. Katsulas as the one-armed man from The Fugitive. His ability to infuse even the smallest scene with hilarious sarcasm was a welcome trait in a character actor. It's the fine work of actors like Andreas that contribute style and substance that turn good films into a great films. I'll miss his performances on the screen. RIP *sniffle* "What the hell is this, a trenchcoat convention?"
ComicKaze Posted February 18, 2006 Posted February 18, 2006 WHAT??? WHEN DID FRANKLIN DIE? He was so young! The best part of the Babylon 5 cast!
haro genki Posted February 18, 2006 Author Posted February 18, 2006 WHAT???WHEN DID FRANKLIN DIE? He was so young! The best part of the Babylon 5 cast! 371369[/snapback] He died back in May of 04. IIRC, I think it was a stroke or something
kalvasflam Posted February 18, 2006 Posted February 18, 2006 Sad, I wished JMS could've gotten a couple more stand alones from B5 verse going. Between Andreas and Peter (the guy who played Londo), they brought a good level of dramatic acting to scifi I think. They played off of each other well. It's too bad that there could never be another G'Kar in the series if they ever decide to start up that universe again.
Hikuro Posted February 19, 2006 Posted February 19, 2006 You know, I can't remember.......but he looks like he played Ivan Ooze in Power Rangers the movie.....but I could be wrong. But I do remember him in many other roles like B5 and StarTrek TNG and the Fugitive.
Mercurial Morpheus Posted February 19, 2006 Posted February 19, 2006 Oh man... G'kar was one of my favorites. I didn't know that Franklin had passed either. RIP He was a great actor.
myk Posted February 19, 2006 Posted February 19, 2006 RIP Andreas Katsulas.I'll always remember you as the Romulan Commander who wanted to dissect the Enterprise for every bit of information then display her broken hull as inspiration for future generations. RIP Tomalok. 371196[/snapback] Probably the finest Romulan Commander/actor in the whole series.
Mechwolf Posted February 20, 2006 Posted February 20, 2006 Mr. Katsulas will be missed. He was a great character actor. Though I'm not a huge trek fan anymore, His Commander Tomalok was a cool advesary that should have had a more recurring role. Of course, no one will ever be able to replace him as G'Kar. Mr. Biggs died from an anuerism. He was only 45. I wished I had gone the A-kon convention that he & Jason Carter (Marcus Cole-B5) had attended. Shortly before he passed away both he & Bruce Boxleitner were in the "News Report" special on the new 'Dawn Of The Dead' DVD.
Mercurial Morpheus Posted February 21, 2006 Posted February 21, 2006 In the words of J. Michael Straczynski, "Just over a year ago, Andreas Katsulas -- who loved smoking with a passion that cannot be described -- was diagnosed with lung cancer, which by then had already spread to other areas. He quit smoking at once and went on a healthy diet and vitamin program, but there was little hope of a good resolution even though the new regimen was very good for him. When we spoke about it, he laughed, and said, "Now that I'm dying I've never felt better!" His spirits were always up and positive, putting everyone at ease about his condition, because...well, that's the kind of person he was. A couple of months ago, he and his wife convened a dinner with me, Doug, and Peter Jurasik, which was filled with laughter and stories and good food. He wanted to know all the stories we never told him because, as he said, "Who am I going to tell?" So we did. Because we knew we were saying goodbye, and there would not be a second chance. Last night, in the company of his wife and family, Andreas closed his eyes and went away. He lived an amazing life...full of travel and wonder and good work...was part of the world renowned Peter Brook company...he saw the planet, loved and was loved, ate at great restaurants, smoked too many cigarettes...he lived a life some people would die for. And, sadly, due to the last part of that equation...he did. Memorial arrangements are still being worked out, but will doubtless be private. Andreas is gone...and G'Kar with him, because no one else can ever play that role, or ever will. I will miss him terribly. J. Michael Straczynski"
Mr March Posted February 21, 2006 Posted February 21, 2006 Heheheh, someone else must check out JMSnews regularly
Doktor Gonzo Posted February 21, 2006 Posted February 21, 2006 Heheheh, someone else must check out JMSnews regularly 372351[/snapback] He isn't the only one. Hopefully you guys also found that little eulogy to be pretty touching. I'm still feeling pretty glum about this....
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