“Dazed and Confused” Star Nicky Katt Dead at 54 – Fans Mourn

Passing of Nicky Katt, Acclaimed Actor

Nicky Katt, renowned for his performances in Richard Linklater’s film “Dazed and Confused” from 1993, the 2000 movie “Boiler Room,” and the television show “Boston Public,” has passed away at the age of 54.

John Sloss, founder and partner at Sloss Law, the legal team representing Katt, confirmed his passing to Page Six.

Details regarding the cause of Katt’s death have not been disclosed.

Initial Report of Katt’s Death

The announcement of his passing was first made by Deadline.

Born on May 11, 1970, Katt also had significant roles in the 2002 Steven Soderbergh movie “Full Frontal,” where he starred alongside Julia Roberts and Brad Pitt.

In “Full Frontal,” he portrayed a self-absorbed actor who plays Adolf Hitler in a fictional production titled “The Sound and the Fuhrer.”

Critical Acclaim for Katt’s Performance

Steven Soderbergh commended Katt’s acting in a 2002 interview with the Los Angeles Times, describing him as “absolutely fearless.”

Katt expressed to the publication that the role allowed him to channel his own frustrations encountered while seeking acting opportunities into his character.

He noted a stark contrast in the atmosphere of desperation between Los Angeles and New York, stating that in New York, the desperation was less palpable. “In LA, there’s a pervasive sense of ‘low-level malevolence,’ as Stanley Kubrick once described, which eventually wears you down,” he explained.

Nicky Katt’s Memorable Roles

In “Dazed and Confused,” Katt played Clint Bruno, a high school bully who confronts Adam Goldberg’s character, Mike Newhouse. His role as the unconventional geology teacher Harry Senate in “Boston Public” lasted for three seasons on Fox. Katt also made a guest appearance on “Friends” in 1996.

Throughout his career, Katt took on numerous memorable roles, with his final acting appearance being in a 2018 episode of the Hulu comedy series “Casual,” as listed on his IMDb page.

Katt was previously married to Annie Morse from 1999 to 2001.