Michael Kopsa
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Michael Kopsa | |
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| Born | January 22, 1956 |
| Died | October 23, 2022 (aged 66) |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 1979–2020 |
| Spouse(s) | Lucia Frangione (divorced, 1 child)[1] |
| Children | 1 |
Michael Kopsa (January 22, 1956 – October 23, 2022) was a Canadian actor.
Career
Kopsa was best known for his role as
Marrying Father Christmas
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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
- Mobile Suit Gundam (1979-1980, TV series) - Char Aznable
- Mobile Suit Gundam: Char's Counterattack (1988) - Char Aznable
- Jin-Roh: The Wolf Brigade (1999) - Hajime Handa
- Galaxy Angel (2001, TV series) - Commander Volcott O'Huey
- Dragon Ball Z (2001-2003, TV series) - Yakon (Ocean Group Dub)
- MegaMan NT Warrior (2002, TV series) - LaserMan.EXE / Pharaohman.EXE
- Inuyasha (2003, 2006) - Goshinki, Byakko, Mezu
- Tetsujin 28-go (2005) - Prof. Shikishima
- .hack//Roots (2006, TV series) - Ovan
- The Story of Saiunkoku (2006-2007, TV series) - Narrator / Shoka Hong / Dr. To / Governor of Haku Province / Sa Family Member 2
- Death Note (2007, TV series) - Takeshi Ooi
- Aeolia Schenberg
- Mobile Suit Gundam 00 the Movie: A Wakening of the Trailblazer (2010) - Aeolia Schenberg
- Black Lagoon: Roberta's Blood Trail (2010-2011, TV series) - Diego Jose San Fernando Lovelace
Animation
- Action Man (2000, TV Series) - Doctor X (new body)
- X-Men: Evolution (2001-2003, TV Series) - Beast / Dr. Henry 'Hank' McCoy
- Dragon Booster (2004-2006, TV series) - Propheci / Reepyr
- Iron Man: Armored Adventures (2009-2012, TV series) - Controller
- Planet Hulk (2010, Movie) - Lavin Skee
- Ninjago (2011, TV series) - Samukai / Vex
- Littlest Pet Shop (2012-2016, TV series) - Roger Baxter
- Slugterra (2013, TV series) - Brimstone
- Barbie in Princess Power(2015, television movie) - Baron Von Ravendale
Video games
- Gundam Battle Assault 2 (1997) - Char Aznable(English dub)
- Mobile Suit Gundam: Journey to Jaburo (2000) - Char Aznable (English dub)
- Mobile Suit Gundam: Zeonic Front (2001) - Char Aznable (English dub)
- Mobile Suit Gundam: Federation vs. Zeon (2001) - Char Aznable (English dub)
- Mobile Suit Gundam: Encounters in Space (2003) - Char Aznable (English dub)
- Mobile Suit Gundam: Gundam vs. Zeta Gundam (2004) - Char Aznable (lines recycled from Federation vs. Zeon) (English dub)
- Dynasty Warriors: Gundam (2007) - Char Aznable / Quattro Bajeena (lines recycled for Dynasty Warriors: Gundam 2 and Dynasty Warriors: Gundam 3) (English dub)
- Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War – Soulstorm (2008) - Missionary, Confessor Turgenum March, Asdrubael Vect
- Prototype (2009) - Additional voices
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
- 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
- ^ https://ew.com/celebrity/michael-kopsa-voice-video-game-character-actor-dies-at-66/
- ^ "Michael Kopsa". Behind The Voice Actors. Retrieved October 24, 2022.
- ^ Gray, Mackenzie (October 24, 2022). "MICHAEL KOPSA – 1956–2022 – Gone too soon". Facebook.
- ^ "Voice Actor Michael Kopsa Passes Away at 66". Anime News Network. October 25, 2022. Retrieved October 25, 2022.
- ^ Vlessing, Etan (October 25, 2022). "Michael Kopsa, 'X-Files,' 'Stargate SG-1' Actor, Dies at 66". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved October 25, 2022.
- Heching, Dan (October 26, 2022). "Michael Kopsa, 'X-Files' and 'Fringe' Actor, Dead at 66". CNN. Retrieved October 27, 2022.
External links
- Michael Kopsa on Twitter
- Michael Kopsa at Anime News Network's encyclopedia
- Michael Kopsa at IMDb
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