Omri Katz

Omri Katz is a retired American actor. His television and film credits include the television series Dallas and Eerie Indiana, and the movies Matinee, Adventures in Dinosaur City, and Hocus Pocus.[2]

Omri Katz
Katz at Nightmare Weekend Richmond in 2023
Born1975 or 1976 (age 47–48)[1]
OccupationActor
Years active1983–2002

Biography

Katz is the son of Israeli Jews immigrants Yoram and Rina Katz. He has an older brother named Michael and an older sister named Lali. Katz resided in Israel[3] for a year during his childhood, and has also worked as a hairdresser.[4]

In 2015, it was reported that Katz maintains acquaintance with his former fellow actors from Hocus Pocus.[5] As of February 2022, Katz operated a cannabis company.[6]

Filmography

Film and Television
YearTitleRoleNotes
1983–1991DallasJohn Ross Ewing IIIMain cast (149 episodes)
1984Simon & SimonBoyEpisode: "Yes, Virginia, There Is a Liberace"
1991–1992Eerie, IndianaMarshall TellerMain cast (19 episodes)
1991ZorroJack AdamsEpisode: "The Man Who Cried Wolf"
Adventures in Dinosaur CityTimmyTV film
1992The TorkelsonsJasonEpisode: "Double Date"
1993Matinee[7]StanFeature film
Hocus Pocus[8]Max Dennison
1993–1995The John Larroquette ShowTony HemingwayRecurring role (6 episodes)
1996Dallas: J.R. Returns[2]John Ross Ewing IIITV film
1999Freaks and GeeksBradEpisode: "Tests and Breasts"
2000General HospitalTattoo ArtistEpisode dated April 26, 2000
2002Journey Into NightSeanShort film

Awards

Wins

  • 1984 – Soap Opera Digest Award, Outstanding Youth Actor in a Prime-Time Soap Opera for Dallas.

Nominations

  • 1985 - Young Artist Award, Best Young Actor in a Daytime or Nighttime Television Series for Dallas.
  • 1986 – Soap Opera Digest Award, Outstanding Youth Actor/Actress on a Prime Time Serial for Dallas.
  • 1987 - Young Artist Award, Exceptional Performance by a Young Actor in a Long Running Series Comedy or Drama for Dallas.
  • 1988 - Young Artist Award, Best Young Actor Starring in a Television Drama Series for Dallas.
  • 1992 - Young Artist Award, Best Young Actor Starring in a Television Series for Eerie, Indiana.
  • 1994 - Young Artist Award, Best Youth Actor Leading Role in a Motion Picture Comedy for Hocus Pocus.

References

  1. McArdle, Tommy (October 27, 2022). "'Hocus Pocus' Star Omri Katz Admits He Was Stoned During Filming: 'I Was Having a Good Old Time'". People. As part of a roundtable interview with the original Hocus Pocus cast published Wednesday, Katz, 46, told Entertainment Weekly he was high from cannabis use while filming scenes for the family film.
  2. Biddle, Frederic (November 15, 1996). "A sentimental journey to 'Dallas'". Boston Globe. p. D18. ISSN 0743-1791.
  3. Moeslein, Anna (October 25, 2012). "Where Are They Now: Hocus Pocus". Glamour. Conde Nast. Archived from the original on December 31, 2017.
  4. "TV TALK Katz of 'Eerie' began career at age 3 doing commercials". The Atlanta Journal and The Atlanta Constitution. November 3, 1991. Retrieved October 16, 2009.
  5. Westbrook, Caroline (November 3, 2015). "Don't get too excited but the cast of Hocus Pocus just had a mini-reunion". Metro.
  6. "'Hocus Pocus' Cast: Where Are They Now?". Us Weekly. October 9, 2023.
  7. Maslin, Janet (January 29, 1993). "Reviews/ Film; Eek! There's a Horror Movie in Here!". The New York Times.
  8. Carr, Jay (July 16, 1993). "'Hocus Pocus': Fun but not potent enough". Boston Globe. p. 40. ISSN 0743-1791.
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