Walter Olkiewicz, the gentle giant who stole scenes in “Twin Peaks,” “Sinfield” and “Grace Under Fire”, died at the age of 72.
Zuck Olkewicz, son of veteran character actor, confirmed his passing on Tuesday morning at his home in Los Angeles Hollywood reporter.
Steven Spielberg’s cult film “1941” co-star and Joel Schumacher’s hit John Grisham adaptation “The Client” died after a 20-year health battle, which included a series of knee surgeries that caused the infection. Bunny, which resulted in her being thrown out by the disabled. show business.
“He was a good man who pushed his love for creativity and art into everything,” Zuck Told deadline In a statement on behalf of his family. “They handed that passion to me, and I look forward to moving it to the grandson who loved them dearly.”
Born on May 14, 1948 in Beyoncé, NJ, Olkevic attended Beacon High School, Kansas and Colorado State University’s St. Mary’s before making his film debut in the 1976 “Futureworld” opposite Peter Fonda and Bailey Denner.
Fans of “Seinfeld” know him as Nick, the cable man of the 1996 classic episode – but Olkevic is probably best known as Jacques Renault on David Lynch’s ABC series “Twin Peaks” in 1990, as well In 1992, the film “Twin Peaks”: Mere Chalta Agni. “
Allkevich reprized his role for Lynch’s 2017 Showtime reboot, which would be his last on screen. His son told the Hollywood Reporter, “This was his first role in nearly 15 years, and he covered the fact from behind a bar that he couldn’t stand up.”
In addition to his recurring roles on “Grace Under Fire” and “Who’s the Boss”, the actor’s innumerable TV credits include guest roles on classic series such as “ER,” The Rockford Files, “” Taxi, “Barney Miller.” “Cheers,” “Newhart,” Falcon Crest, “” Family Ties, “” Married … With Children “,” Moonlighting, “” La Law “and” Murder, She Wot. “
He is survived by his son Zak, daughter-in-law Katrina Rennels, and grandchildren Sadi and Declan Robert.
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