Michael Kopsa

Michael Kopsa (January 22, 1956 – October 23, 2022) was a Canadian actor.

Michael Kopsa
Born(1956-01-22)January 22, 1956
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
DiedOctober 23, 2022(2022-10-23) (aged 66)
OccupationActor
Years active1979–2020
Spouse(s)Lucia Frangione (divorced, 1 child)[1]
Children1

Career

Kopsa was best known for his role as Char Aznable in the English dub of Mobile Suit Gundam and for his role as Commander Volcott O'Huey in Galaxy Angel. He also provided the voice of Beast in X-Men: Evolution. He provided the voice of Roger Baxter in Littlest Pet Shop. He also appeared on the science fiction TV series Stargate SG-1 on several occasions, as well as The X-Files, The Net, and The Outer Limits. In the fourth and fifth season of Fringe, he played the recurring Observer villain Captain Windmark. Kopsa also appeared as Andrew McAndrick in Hallmark's series Finding Father Christmas, Engaging Father Christmas, and Marrying Father Christmas.

Personal life and death

He was married to actress Lucia Frangione and they had one daughter Nora.[2][3] On October 23, 2022, Kopsa died of complications from a brain tumor at the age of 66.[4][5]

Filmography

Anime

Animation

Video games

Film and television

A Rose For Christmas (2017) - Hallmark

  • El Chavo del Ocho (1979, TV series) - Jaimito el Cartero (voice) (English dubbing)
  • Timing (1985) - Steven
  • Thirty Two Short Films About Glenn Gould (1993) - Broker #1
  • Hard Core Logo (1996) - Mary's Husband
  • Profile for Murder (1996) - Henry Mitchell
  • The Outer Limits (1996-1999, TV series) - Curtis Sawyer / Commander Ivers / Detective Broder / Engineer
  • The X-Files (1997, TV Series) - Rick Culver
  • Dad's Week Off (1997, television movie) - Cop
  • The Falling (1998) - Collins
  • Seven Days (2000, TV series) - Col. Kurtner
  • Chain of Fools (2000) - Senator Dove
  • The Proposal (2001) - Zack Mallette
  • 3000 Miles to Graceland (2001) - Jefferson
  • Pressure (2002) - Agent Frank Gruning
  • Carrie (2002, television movie) - John Hargensen
  • The Barber (2002) - Father Stiffler
  • Stealing Sinatra (2003) - Billy
  • See Grace Fly (2003) - Dominic's Father
  • Miracle (2004) - Bruce Norris
  • The Survivors Club (2004, television movie) - Vinnie Pesaturo
  • Dead Zone (2004-2006, TV series) - Voting Machines Fixer
  • Fantastic Four (2005) - Ned Cecil
  • Crossing (2007) - Latham Hopkins
  • Watchmen (2009) - Paul Klein
  • Love Happens (2009) - Unicom CEO
  • Transparency (2010) - Dale
  • Dear Mr. Gacy (2010) - FBI Agent
  • Repeaters (2010) - Mr. Greeber
  • Rise of the Planet of the Apes (2011) - Jerk Driver
  • Apollo 18 (2011) - Deputy Secretary of Defense
  • Earth's Final Hours (2011, television movie) - Lockman
  • Hit 'n Strum (2012) - Physician
  • Independence Daysaster (2012) - General Moore
  • Fringe (2012-2013, TV series) - Captain Windmark
  • Yellowhead (2013) - Doctor
  • Garage Sale Mystery: All That Glitters (2014, television movie) - Martin Foley
  • Big Eyes (2014) - NY Society Man My Boyfriend's Dogs (2014) Restaurant co-owner
  • Lost Solace (2016) - Chuck
  • All Yours (2016) - Charles
  • Countdown (2016) - Makarov
  • Hello Destroyer (2016) - Judge
  • Come and Find Me (2016) - Rezart
  • Finding Father Christmas (2016, television movie) - Andrew McAndrick
  • Little Pink House (2017) - Howard Munson
  • Engaging Father Christmas (2017, television movie) - Andrew McAndrick
  • In the Vineyard (2017, television movie) - Charles Baldwin
  • The Professor (2018) - Doctor
  • Marrying Father Christmas (2018, television movie) - Andrew McAndrick
  • Chronicle Mysteries (2019, television movie) - Miles Lewiston
  • Promiseland (2019) - Vasily
  • Love in Winterland (2020) - Tom Wilson

References
  1. https://ew.com/celebrity/michael-kopsa-voice-video-game-character-actor-dies-at-66/
  2. "Michael Kopsa". Behind The Voice Actors. Retrieved October 24, 2022.
  3. Gray, Mackenzie (October 24, 2022). "MICHAEL KOPSA – 1956–2022 – Gone too soon". Facebook.
  4. "Voice Actor Michael Kopsa Passes Away at 66". Anime News Network. October 25, 2022. Retrieved October 25, 2022.
  5. Vlessing, Etan (October 25, 2022). "Michael Kopsa, 'X-Files,' 'Stargate SG-1' Actor, Dies at 66". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved October 25, 2022.
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