Nicky Katt Obituary-Death News; Actor in ‘Boston Public,’ ‘Dazed and Confused,’ Dies at 54

Nicky Katt Obituary-Death News; Actor in ‘Boston Public,’ ‘Dazed and Confused,’ Dies at 54

Nicky Katt, who played teacher Harry Senate on “Boston Public” after starting as a child actor and going on to play an assortment of tough guys in movies including “Dazed and Confused” and “Boiler Room,” has died. He was 54.

His death was reported by his friends and by attorney John Sloss, and reportedly occurred on April 8 in Burbank.

Often playing heavies and villains, Katt worked with Richard Linklater, appearing in “Waking Life,” “SubUrbia” and “School of Rock.” For director Steven Soderbergh, he appeared in “The Limey” as Stacy the Hitman, as Hitler in “Full Frontal,” and had one of his final roles in “Behind the Candelabra.” Christopher Nolan cast him in “Insomnia” and “The Dark Knight,” in which he played a S.W.A.T. team member.

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