Biography
Who is Elias Koteas?
Early life and education
Elias Koteas was born in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. His father was employed as a mechanic for the Canadian National Railway, while his mother worked as a milliner. Both of his parents were of Greek descent.
For his schooling, he attended Outremont High School and Centennial Regional High School in his hometown. Later, he moved to New York City to study at the American Academy of Dramatic Arts. He also completed studies at Vanier College in Montreal.
Acting career beginnings
Elias Koteas began his professional acting career in the late 1980s. One of his early well-known film appearances was in Some Kind of Wonderful, released in 1987. He soon secured roles in various motion pictures throughout the 1990s, including The Prophecy, where he played the lead character Thomas Daggett.
He also portrayed the vigilante Casey Jones in two of the original Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles movies. His filmography from this decade includes appearances in Crash, Fallen, and the war drama The Thin Red Line. These projects helped establish his reputation as a reliable supporting actor in major studio productions.
Television and later work
On television, Elias appeared in season four of The Sopranos playing the character Dominic Palladino. He also guest starred in the second season finale of the medical drama House. His most significant television role was on the NBC series Chicago P.D., where he starred from 2014 until 2018 as Detective Alvin Olinsky within the Intelligence Unit.
In 2002, Elias received the Canadian Screen Award for Best Supporting Actor for his work in the film Ararat. His later film career featured roles in titles such as Zodiac, The Curious Case of Benjamin Button, and Shutter Island. In 2010, he appeared in the superhero film Defendor alongside Woody Harrelson and also acted in the movie Let Me In.
Personal life
Regarding his personal life, Elias Koteas was previously married to the actress Jennifer Rubin. He maintains a private life, focusing primarily on his professional commitments in theater, television, and film production.
Birthday and age
Elias Koteas was born on March 11, 1961, which makes Elias 65 years old today. That birthday falls under the Pisces sign. Elias shares the date with 34 other famous people.
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