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Yahoo
15-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Tributes Pour in After Former 'Friends' Actor Dies at 54
Fans of the iconic sitcom "Friends" received devastating news this Monday. Longtime actor Nicky Katt has passed away at 54. Katt started acting in 1980 on "CHiPs" and "Father Murphy" before landing his breakthrough role in Richard Linklater's "Dazed and Confused" in 1993. That led to him appearing in a few other prominent 90s films, such as "A Time to Kill" and "Strange Days." In 2000, Katt received recognition for his performance in "Boiler Room." Around that same time, he played Harry Senate in "Boston Public." He appeared in 49 episodes during a three-year span. Katt also appeared in "Friends" for an episode titled "The One with the Bullies." Even though it was just a cameo, fans adored his performance. With that said, those who watched Katt on "Friends" paid tribute to him once his death was confirmed. "As much as I hated the character, you can't help but appreciate Nicky Katt's performance as Clint in 'Dazed and Confused.' He did something similar in an episode of 'Friends.' Sad to hear he had passed away. He was one of the greats," one fan wrote on X. Another fan said, "Oh man, I'm so sad to hear of Nicky Katt's death. He was amazing in 'Dazed And Confused' and 'Boiler Room' …… and let's not forget his epic fight cameo with Chandler and Ross in TV's 'Friends.'" "I was just talking to friends a few weeks ago how much I loved Nicky Katt," a third fan commented. "RIP to a real one." According to TMZ, the "Boiler Room" actor was found dead in his Los Angeles apartment. The belief is that he died by suicide. Katt's final TV role came in 2018 on the Hulu series called "Casual." His last film, meanwhile, was "The Sitter" in 2011. Our thoughts are with Katt's loved ones.
Fox News
13-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Fox News
Nicky Katt, 'Dazed and Confused' and 'Boston Public' star, dead at 54
Nicky Katt, the character actor known for his roles in "Dazed and Confused," "Boston Public" and "Boiler Room," has died. He was 54. Katt's attorney John Sloss, the founder and partner of Sloss Law, confirmed the actor's death to Fox News Digital but did not provide additional details. Born on May 11, 1970 in South Dakota, Katt launched his career as a child, making his television debut in a 1980 episode of "Fantasy Island." Throughout the 80s, Katt made appearances on numerous TV shows including "CHiPs", "Father Murphy," "Code Red," "Herbie, the Love Bug," "Voyagers!," "Quincy, M.E.," "V," "The Get Along Gang," "The Facts of Life," "Dear John" and "Uncle Buck." After making his big-screen debut in 1981's "Underground Aces," Katt appeared in "Gremlins," "The 'Burbs," "Martians Go Home" and "Sister Act." He landed one of his best-known film roles when director Richard Linklater cast him in the 1993 classic coming-of-age comedy "Dazed and Confused." He was a member of the movie's ensemble cast which included then-rising stars Ben Affleck, Matthew McConaughey, Renée Zellweger, Parker Posey and Joey Lauren Adams In the film, Katt played high school bully Clint Bruno, who engages in a brawl with Adam Goldberg's character Mike Newhouse during a keg party. Linklater and Katt worked together again in 1996's "subUrbia," 2001's "Waking Life" and 2003's "School of Rock." Katt played a hitman in Steven Soderbergh's 1999 crime movie "The Limey." Katt worked with Soderbergh again when he portrayed an unnamed actor playing German dictator Adolf Hitler in the director's 2001 comedy-drama "Full Frontal." The movie's ensemble cast included Catherine Keener, Brad Pitt and Julia Roberts. Katt and Soderbergh reunited again in 2013 for the director's biographical TV movie "Behind the Candelabra." In another of Katt's most notable roles, he starred as stockbroker Greg Weinstein alongside Affleck, Vin Diesel and Giovanni Ribisi in 2000's "Boiler Room." In 2002, Katt appeared Christopher Nolan's 2002 psychological thriller "Insomnia" and he later played a S.W.A.T. team member in the director's 2008 superhero movie "The Dark Knight." His other film credits include roles in "A Time to Kill," "Batman & Robin," "The Way of the Gun," "Sin City," "Death Proof," "Snow Angels" and "The Sitter." The late actor also made his mark on the small screen. From 2000 to 2002, Katt played passionate geology teacher Harry Senate, who used unorthodox methods to instruct his troubled students in the first three seasons of the Fox drama TV series "Boston Public." Katt's other television work included appearances on "Love & War," "Friends," "Monk," "The Guardian," "Law & Order," "King of the Hill" and "ER." According to IMDB, Katt made his final on-screen appearance during an episode of the Hulu series "Casual."
The Independent
12-04-2025
- Entertainment
- The Independent
Nicky Katt death: Dazed and Confused actor dies aged 54, according to reports
Nicky Katt, who starred in the indie classic film Dazed and Confused and had a recurring role on the TV drama Boston Public, has died at 54. A cause of death has not been confirmed. Deadline and Forbes reported Katt's death. Born May 11, 1970, in South Dakota, Katt's career began age 7 when he appeared on the 1977 TV series CHiPs. He later appeared on TV shows including Quincy, M.E. (1976), Father Murphy (1981), and V (1984). His breakout role came as Clint Bruno in Rick Linklater's 1993 hit film Dazed and Confused. Katt then appeared in the 1996 movie A Time to Kill and the 2000 film Boiler Room. Other notable films included The Way of the Gun, SubUrbia, Insomnia, and School of Rock. Katt played Harry Senate on the first three seasons of Boston Public, which aired from 2000-2002. He also guest starred on shows like Friends, The Guardian, King of the Hill, Monk, and Law and Order. Katt appeared off-Broadway in Woody Allen's 2004 world premiere play, A Second-Hand Memory. His last credited TV role was in 2018 on the Hulu original series Casual. Katt joined his Dazed and Confused co-stars for a virtual table reading of the film's script in October 2020 to raise money for the Voto Latino Foundation and March for Science. Katt was married to Annie Morse from 1999 until their divorce in 2001. Tributes have been posted in Katt's memory as word of his death continues to spread.
