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Michael Kopsa (January 22, 1956 – October 23, 2022) was a Canadian actor, best known for his role as Char Aznable in the English dub of Mobile Suit Gundam, Commander Volcott O'Huey in Galaxy Angel, and Roger Baxter in Littlest Pet Shop.
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 |
Career
editKopsa provided the voice of Char Aznable in the English dub of Mobile Suit Gundam and 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, which would go on to become one of his most distinctive roles. 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
editHe 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
editAnime
edit- 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
- Mobile Suit Gundam 00 (2007–2008, TV series) – Aeolia Schenberg
- Ultraviolet: Code 044 – Sakuza/6030
- 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
edit- 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
edit- Gundam Battle Assault 2 (2002) – 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
editA 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
edit- ^ "Michael Kopsa, prolific character actor, has died at 66". Entertainment Weekly.
- ^ "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
edit- Michael Kopsa on Twitter
- Michael Kopsa at Anime News Network's encyclopedia
- Michael Kopsa at IMDb
