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Elias Koteas Biography and Full Filmography - MovieWise

Quick Facts

Born:
1961-03-11

Birthplace:
Montreal, Quebec, Canada

Credits:
97 Total Roles

Elias Koteas

Acting

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Biography

Elias Koteas (born March 11, 1961) is a Canadian actor, known for his roles as Alvin "Al" Olinsky on the series Chicago P.D., Tom True on Goliath, Lionel Shrike in Now You See Me (2013), Col. Marks on Combat Hospital, James Skinner on The Killing, Laeddis in Shutter Island (2010), Monsieur Gateau in The Curious Case of Benjamin Button (2008), Jack Payne in the film Shooter (2007), Peter Brandt in Collateral Damage (2002), Capt. James Stars in The Thin Red Line (1998), Edgar Reese in Fallen (1998), Antonio Freeman in Gattaca (1997), and Casey Jones in two of the original Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles films.

He won the Canadian Screen Award for Best Supporting Actor for his role in the film Ararat (2002). He has appeared in many films including Some Kind of Wonderful (1987), The Adjuster (1991), Exotica (1994), The Prophecy (1995), Crash (1996), Living Out Loud (1998), Harrison's Flowers (2002), Zodiac (2007), and Skinwalkers (2007).

Known For

Full Filmography

Year Title Role
2024 The Silent Planet MOVIE Theo
2024 Janet Planet MOVIE Avi
2023 The Baker MOVIE Vic
2018 My Days of Mercy MOVIE Simon
2017 Chicago Justice TV Alvin Olinsky
2016 Goliath TV Tom True
2015 Chicago Med TV Alvin Olinsky
2014 Jake Squared MOVIE Jake Klein
2014 Chicago P.D. TV Alvin Olinsky
2013 The Last Days on Mars MOVIE Charles Brunel

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