More on The death of Nikki Cat. Waiting for the cause of death to an actor that fades from view soon from the epidemic. His vital information was presented by his family, and the deadline can follow some quotes by the directors who have often worked with them. Cat was born on May 11, 1970, the son of Carole Cat, a fashion designer originally from South Dakota, and Agostin, the Jahir player of the Mexican band El Klaan. Although he was born in Aquolco, he spent his childhood in Los Angeles, where he grew up by his mother. He enrolled in the elementary wonders of Laurel Canyon and the Saint -Paul Luther School in Northern Hollywood, and graduated from Proventins Hay in Borbank in 1987, a year ago.
Cat was named in Agostin, after his father, at birth, but he took the title of his mother when he started a profession as a child actor. The first name Nikki was suggested by the comedian Harvey Korman.
In the early eighties, Mr. Kat began to appear on TV, including episodes Fantasy Island, Chips, Queens, I, Father Murphy, Life FactsAnd fifth In 1981, he acted in theater production Love currents It was directed by John Casavite, he appeared with John Voet and Jenna Rollands, who was a friend of his mother. Its early manifestations included Joe Dante Gremlins and Cows.
As an adult, he took his career as an important turn when he fell into the role of the heads that smoke the Clint Bruno bowl in Richard Linclter In a state of amazement and confusionIn the band that included a penetration appearance of Matthew McConaughey, Parker Bossi, Ben Affleck, Adam GoldbergCole Huser, Rori Kokran, and Riny Zeluigger. Although there is a large group, the actors’ team has been friends for many years, and often unless they included in subsequent production. Cat behave with posey in Linklater’s SuburbanMakkoni in Joel Schumacher Time to killAffleck in Ben Yonger BoilerZellweger in Karl Franklin One real thing.
While he was often heavy, he worked steadily as a representative of the character. Nikki Cat He was selective in his professional choices, as he gave priorities to work with managers and actors who admired the size of the roles. He appeared in films directed by William Friedkin (The rules of engagement), Christopher McCawari ((Venice Road), Quentin Tarantino (Death proof), Greg Araki (Death generation), Catherine Beglo (Strange days), Nile Jordan (courageous) And Oliver Stone (World Trade Center). In addition to Joe Dante, he appeared in multiple films directed by Christopher Nolan (Insomnia, dark knight), Robert Rodriguez ((The city of sin, the planet of terrorism), David Gordon Green ((Snow angels, incubator), Schumacher (Time to kill, Batman and Robin).
He had special relationships with Linklater and Soderbergh, who often found opportunities to focus on his unique improvised energy. Soderbergh, after I was thrown at LazyHe created a role for him only in a trial feature for him Full frontA representative performs a strange interpretation of Adolf Hitler. The appearance of the final Cat movie was in Soderberg Behind candlesticks.
In 2000, he returned to television in a distinguished role on David E. Keliz Boston the publicIt appears in 49 episodes as an unconventional teacher Harry Senate. A wonderful voice actor and simulation, performed three episodes from King of the hillIn addition to lending his voice to video games Star Wars: Second Old Republic Knights – Seth LODS. His theatrical manifestations were few, but including Used memoryWritten and directed by Woody Allen.
In his last years, Nikki Kat moved away from the entertainment industry, residing in Bin Le Monde, California, where he took care of his mother until her death in 2023. At the time of his death he was staying in Borbank.
Film makers who often worked with the late Nikki Cat have come with a greeting.
Richard Linclter, who brought out Kat in a state of amazement and confused, and vigilant life said:
“Nikki had a deep love for the representatives of the character of the history of the cinema, and I think he saw himself in this way. When I was checking the actors for amazement and confusion, I will ask them what the character is in the group they are associated with or was interested in, and the majority talked about the larger parts, naturally. Nikki said that he loved Clint.” Yes. Sometimes, which makes him unforgettable.
Robert Rodriguez, who directed Cat in the city of Sen and the Planet of Terror, the last of half of GrindHouse:
“You can always rely on Nicky Kat for many things. He has incredibly prepared for a role with fashion and pillars. He was full of creative and creative ideas that make his characters float on the screen and took over a continuous audience. He was always in another position.
Nikki was absolute joy inside and outside the camera. A real artist. friend. It is very sad to lose Nikki Cat. But I can only be grateful because I got to know him, work with him, and watch him as he creates his original brand really from the magic that will live forever in his favorite medium. “
Henry Griffin, film maker and close friend of Kat, who directed the actor in the film of the short movie rebellion 1999:
“Nikki Cat did the first thing that other actors might try fourth. In life and work, he faced every scenario as a chance to sign him. His attractiveness and lightness of intelligence might have more personally forgotten than the screen.
Christopher Macquari, who directed Cat on Venice Road:
“Nikki was a unique presence on the screen and a unique real spirit. I will miss it.”
David Gordon Green, who brought out Cat in snow angels:
“Nikki was a representative and had an intelligence.
Adam Goldberg, who collaborated with Cat in this unforgettable scene in a state of amazement and confused, as well as in the vigilant Linkelter life, and who also made Cat part of his movie that he directed, Scotch and Milk:
“Nick was a complete artist, a unique and useful intelligent actress, and I am proud that he had contacted a collaborator for many years. His love for the film and his history is reflected in his wide shows. And only the masses have an opportunity to see his potentials fully achieved.”
