Michael Kopsa, a Canadian actor whose roles on hits and cult-favorites like The X-Files, Highlander, Smallville and Stargate Sg-1 made him an immediately recognizable TV presence, died Sunday, Oct. 23, of complications from a brain tumor. He was 66.
His death was announced on Twitter by his ex-wife, actor Lucia Frangione.
“The great Michael Kopsa, my dear friend and the father of my child, Nora, passed away Oct. 23, 2022, of a brain tumor,” she wrote yesterday. “He was an incredible stage and screen actor, voice actor, carpenter, musician and painter. Most importantly, he was a loving and richly present father.”
A Toronto native, Kopsa studied acting at New York’s Circle in the Square Theater School for four years in the mid-1980s. He subsequently returned to Canada to attend the University of Toronto. Throughout his career he would perform in series filmed or made in Toronto or Vancouver.
Among his earliest credits...
His death was announced on Twitter by his ex-wife, actor Lucia Frangione.
“The great Michael Kopsa, my dear friend and the father of my child, Nora, passed away Oct. 23, 2022, of a brain tumor,” she wrote yesterday. “He was an incredible stage and screen actor, voice actor, carpenter, musician and painter. Most importantly, he was a loving and richly present father.”
A Toronto native, Kopsa studied acting at New York’s Circle in the Square Theater School for four years in the mid-1980s. He subsequently returned to Canada to attend the University of Toronto. Throughout his career he would perform in series filmed or made in Toronto or Vancouver.
Among his earliest credits...
- 10/26/2022
- by Greg Evans
- Deadline Film + TV
Mike Cecchini Sep 9, 2019
The 1967 Spider-Man animated series has an amazing theme song, but also featured some incredible background music.
Everyone knows the iconic theme tune to the Spider-Man animated series that ran from 1967-1970 on ABC, and then endlessly in syndication after that. You know the one I'm talking about. It has the lyrics that want you to know that the title character "does whatever a spider can" and that he "spins a web, any size" and "catches thieves, just like flies" thanks, of course, to his "radioactive blood." The fact that they managed to get the words "radioactive blood" into a theme song will never not be amazing to me.
The tune is such a big deal that it made its way (in various sneaky forms) into Sam Raimi's Spider-Man trilogy, and most recently, in full orchestral form thanks to Michael Giacchino in Spider-Man: Homecoming. The Ramones put...
The 1967 Spider-Man animated series has an amazing theme song, but also featured some incredible background music.
Everyone knows the iconic theme tune to the Spider-Man animated series that ran from 1967-1970 on ABC, and then endlessly in syndication after that. You know the one I'm talking about. It has the lyrics that want you to know that the title character "does whatever a spider can" and that he "spins a web, any size" and "catches thieves, just like flies" thanks, of course, to his "radioactive blood." The fact that they managed to get the words "radioactive blood" into a theme song will never not be amazing to me.
The tune is such a big deal that it made its way (in various sneaky forms) into Sam Raimi's Spider-Man trilogy, and most recently, in full orchestral form thanks to Michael Giacchino in Spider-Man: Homecoming. The Ramones put...
- 7/3/2017
- Den of Geek
The 5th Avenue Theatre presents a singing and dancing spectacular not to be missed Lionel Bart's beloved classic, Oliver, the holiday treat that will have audiences saying 'Please sir, I want some more.' The iconic musical returns to the celebrated 5th Avenue stage for the first time in 20 years, and will feature stunning costumes, dazzling sets, and a massive local cast of 66 including 36 youngsters, singing and dancing their way through the streets and alleys of Victorian London. Based on the classicCharles Dickens novel, Oliver is filled with memorable tunes including 'Who Will Buy', 'I'd Do Anything,' and 'As Long As He Needs Me.' Oliver features direction by David Armstrong and will starDavid Pichette as Fagin, Grayson Smith as the Artful Dodger, Hans Altwies as Bill Sikes, andMerideth Kaye Clark as Nancy. Oliver Twist will be played by Jack Fleischmann and Mark Jeffrey James Weber at alternating performances.
- 12/13/2013
- by Stage Tube
- BroadwayWorld.com
The 5th Avenue Theatre presents a singing and dancing spectacular not to be missed Lionel Bart's beloved classic, Oliver, the holiday treat that will have audiences saying 'Please sir, I want some more.' The iconic musical returns to the celebrated 5th Avenue stage for the first time in 20 years, and will feature stunning costumes, dazzling sets, and a massive local cast of 66 including 36 youngsters, singing and dancing their way through the streets and alleys of Victorian London. Based on the classicCharles Dickens novel, Oliver is filled with memorable tunes including 'Who Will Buy', 'I'd Do Anything,' and 'As Long As He Needs Me.' Oliver features direction by David Armstrong and will starDavid Pichette as Fagin, Grayson Smith as the Artful Dodger, Hans Altwies as Bill Sikes, andMerideth Kaye Clark as Nancy. Oliver Twist will be played by Jack Fleischmann and Mark Jeffrey James Weber at alternating performances.
- 12/5/2013
- by BWW News Desk
- BroadwayWorld.com
Sir Ian McKellen – currently in New Zealand to reprise his role of Gandalf for The Hobbit – will be match referee in a celebrity charity cricket game to raise money for victims of the devastating Christchurch earthquake that has claimed over 200 lives.
Joining the wizard for the match will be New Zealand-born actor Russell Crowe – who will coach one of the celebrity teams – as well as Australian cricket legend Shane Warne and former All Blacks Marc Ellis and Tana Umaga.
The game takes place at the Basin Reserve in Wellington on Sunday, March13. Tickets go on sale today through Ticketek – $20 for adults and $10 for children.
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Joining the wizard for the match will be New Zealand-born actor Russell Crowe – who will coach one of the celebrity teams – as well as Australian cricket legend Shane Warne and former All Blacks Marc Ellis and Tana Umaga.
The game takes place at the Basin Reserve in Wellington on Sunday, March13. Tickets go on sale today through Ticketek – $20 for adults and $10 for children.
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- 3/6/2011
- Look to the Stars
DC Comics has announced the impending release of what amounts to a DC Comic geek’s soundtrack. The Music of DC Comics: 75th Anniversary Collection contains some great superhero tunes, ranging from 1941′s Superman March, through the theme for the 2008 animated tv show, Batman: The Brave and the Bold.
Check out the cover and full track listing below.
The Music of DC Comics: 75th Anniversary Collection
1. Superman March – Sammy Timberg (1941)
-Previously unavailable. Digitally remastered. From the Academy Award Nominated cartoon series “Superman” produced by Max Fleischer. This was the first Superman cartoon.
2. Theme From Superman (Album Version) – John Williams (1978)
- From the live-action film “Superman.” Digitally remastered.
3. The New Adventures of Superman – John Gart (1966)
- Previously unavailable. Digitally remastered. From the Filmation cartoon “The New Adventures of Superman.”
4. Lois and Clark / The New Adventures of Superman – Jay Gruska (1993)
- From the live-action TV Series “Lois and Clark”. Digitally remastered.
Check out the cover and full track listing below.
The Music of DC Comics: 75th Anniversary Collection
1. Superman March – Sammy Timberg (1941)
-Previously unavailable. Digitally remastered. From the Academy Award Nominated cartoon series “Superman” produced by Max Fleischer. This was the first Superman cartoon.
2. Theme From Superman (Album Version) – John Williams (1978)
- From the live-action film “Superman.” Digitally remastered.
3. The New Adventures of Superman – John Gart (1966)
- Previously unavailable. Digitally remastered. From the Filmation cartoon “The New Adventures of Superman.”
4. Lois and Clark / The New Adventures of Superman – Jay Gruska (1993)
- From the live-action TV Series “Lois and Clark”. Digitally remastered.
- 9/1/2010
- by Jason Moore
- ScifiMafia
Auckland, April 18 – Television presenters of a reality show in New Zealand will travel to Mumbai to learn the nuances of acting in Bollywood, the largest film industry in the world, a media report said Sunday.
Matthew Ridge and Marc Ellis of the show ‘Matthew and Marc’s Rocky Road’ would travel to Mumbai and try to become Bollywood movie stars, Tvnz reported.
From working as snake charmers to learning the art of dancing in Hindi movies, Marc and Matthew will join thousands.
Matthew Ridge and Marc Ellis of the show ‘Matthew and Marc’s Rocky Road’ would travel to Mumbai and try to become Bollywood movie stars, Tvnz reported.
From working as snake charmers to learning the art of dancing in Hindi movies, Marc and Matthew will join thousands.
- 4/18/2010
- by realbollywood
- RealBollywood.com
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