Elias Koteas
Canadian actor with notable film roles
An actor with a career spanning several decades, gained recognition for roles in film and television. Achieved prominence with performances in the films 'The Thin Red Line' and 'The Prophecy'. Also appeared in the television series 'Chicago P.D.' and 'The Walking Dead'. Koteas has worked with notable directors and has established a reputation for versatility in portraying a wide range of characters.
Performed in 'The Thin Red Line'
Featured in 'The Prophecy'
Appeared in 'Chicago P.D.'
Participated in 'The Walking Dead'
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Media mogul and newspaper publisher
Born
March 11th, 1931 95 years ago
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Singer-songwriter known for 'Historia de un Amor'
Born
March 11th, 1940 86 years ago
Died
2019 7 years ago — 79 years old
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Chemist and academic with environmental focus
Born
March 11th, 1910 116 years ago
Died
1982 44 years ago — 72 years old
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Ivorian footballer, Chelsea FC striker
Born
March 11th, 1978 48 years ago
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Born
March 11th, 1981 45 years ago
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Actor and singer, starred in Doctor Who
Born
March 11th, 1967 59 years ago
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