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Renowned French Actor Tchéky Karyo Dies at 72 After Cancer Battle
1 Nov, 2025
Summary
- Tchéky Karyo, a prolific French character actor, has died at age 72.
- Karyo was known for intense roles in films like "GoldenEye" and "Bad Boys".
- He played a variety of characters, including detectives, historical figures, and villains.
Tchéky Karyo, a prolific French character actor who lent his intensity to a variety of roles in dozens of films, has died at the age of 72. Karyo, who was battling cancer, passed away on Friday, according to his family.
While American audiences may best remember Karyo as a gloomy villain, the Turkish-born actor actually played a wide range of characters throughout his career. This includes a lead detective on the BBC series "The Missing", a restaurant owner in the romantic comedy "Addicted to Love", and even the historical figure Martín Alonso Pinzón, Christopher Columbus' shipbuilder, in Ridley Scott's "1492".
Karyo's versatility and intensity made him a sought-after character actor, with roles in acclaimed films like "GoldenEye" and "Bad Boys". His passing marks the end of an impressive career that spanned decades and saw him take on a diverse array of memorable roles.
