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Nicky Katt Death: Filmmakers Richard Linklater, Christopher McQuarrie, and More Remember Late Star with Heartfelt Tributes
Read on to discover the heartfelt tributes acclaimed filmmakers have paid to the late actor Nicky Katt.
Trigger Warning: This article contains mention of death.
Nicky Katt’s passing truly came as a shock. The actor, who gave so much to show business, reportedly died at the age of 54. Now, the acclaimed filmmakers, including Richard Linklater, Christopher McQuarrie, and more, have given heartfelt tributes to the actor.
Linklater, who worked with the performer in films such as Dazed and Confused and Waking Life, talked about Katt’s “deep love for character actors of cinema history, and I think he saw himself that way,” per Deadline’s article.
He added that when he was auditioning actors for Dazed and Confused, he would ask them which character in the ensemble they had an interest in or related to, and most of them mentioned the big parts.
The filmmaker stated that Katt mentioned liking Clint. Linklater reportedly stated that he also didn't know what Katt talked about. Linklater added, “He made something unique out of it, bringing his wicked humor, unpredictability, and smoldering quality to it.”
Linklater further stated that, according to him, Katt “over-filled all his roles, which makes him memorable. Maybe he overfilled his life too, which, while often exasperating to those closest to him, makes him someone you’ll never forget. That brilliant spark will be missed.”
Christopher McQuarrie, who collaborated with the late star in The Way of the Gun, has also remembered him. As per the outlet, the filmmaker stated, “Nicky was a genuinely unique screen presence and a uniquely genuine soul. I will miss him.”
Apart from him, filmmaker Robert Rodriguez, who worked with Katt in Planet Terror, Sin City, and Grindhouse, reportedly said that one could always count on Katt for multiple things. The actor would come in wonderfully prepared for a role with costumes and props.
He further stated, “Nicky was an absolute joy on and off the camera. A true artist. A friend. It’s very sad to lose Nicky Katt.” Rodriguez also expressed being thankful that he got to know Katt and collaborate with him and witness him “create his own truly original brand of magic that will live forever in his favorite medium.”
As per the publication, David Gordon Green, who worked with the late actor in Snow Angels, stated that Katt was an actor with an exceptional wit, according to the publication’s article.
He reportedly mentioned his appreciation for the late star’s “dry comebacks,” which were often a nod to the “love” that he had for “old school Hollywood icons.”
Henry Griffin, who worked with Katt in the short film titled Mutiny (released in 1999), reportedly said that the late star did on the initial take what the other performers might attempt on the fourth. He also said that in life and work, Katt “faced every scenario as an opportunity for his signature touch. His charisma and wit were even more unforgettable in person than on the screen. My dearest pal loved legends, and now he is one.”
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