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Walter Olkewicz has died. A prominent character actor probably best known for his roles on David Lynch’s
Twin Peaks first as sinister bartender/card-dealer Jacques Renault in the original series, and then as another vice-invested Renault, Jean-Michael, in
The Return Olkewicz was a fixture on ’80s and ’90s TV. Per
Variety, his death was confirmed today by his son, Zachary. He was 72.
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The New Dating Game,
before landing a role in Steven Spielberg’s
1941. From there, his large frame, distinctive face, and knack for comedy opened a wide series of doors, scoring roles in
Taxi,
The Love Boat,
Twin Peaks Star Walter Olkewicz Dies at 72
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The actor perhaps best known for his role as bartender Jacques Renault has passed away at the age of 72 in his Los Angeles house following a prolonged illness. Apr 9, 2021
Walter Olkewicz has died aged 72.
According to screenwriter son Zak, Olkewicz died at his Los Angeles home on Tuesday (06Apr21) following a prolonged illness. He was a good man who pushed his love for creativity and the arts into everything he did, Zak told USA Today of his father. He handed that passion down to me, and I look forward to passing it on to the grandchildren he loved so much.
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