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Elias Koteas ( / ˈɛliəs kəˈteɪəs /; [2] Greek: Ηλίας Κοτέας; born March 11, 1961) is a Canadian actor. He is known for playing Alvin "Al" Olinsky in the Chicago franchise, as well as appearing in lead and supporting roles in numerous films. He won the Canadian Screen Award for Best Supporting Actor for his role in the film Ararat (2002).
Elias Koteas is a Canadian actor of Greek descent, known for his roles in Crash, The Thin Red Line, and Chicago P.D. IMDb provides his personal details, credits, videos, photos, trivia, and more.
- Actor, Producer
- March 11, 1961
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Nov 15, 2023 · Is Elias Koteas coming back to Chicago PD? Koteas’s departure from the show was one that has left fans talking for years and fans still to this day question why he chose to exit the show. However, as it turns out, the decision to write Olinsky off the show was not made by Koteas.
Oct 8, 2022 · The Canadian-born actor, who played Detective Alvin Olinsky on NBC's hit cop drama "Chicago P.D." for five seasons, has been busy with TV and film roles since his exit from the show. He has appeared in Paramount+ series "Goliath" and "Guilty Party", and in the upcoming feature film "The Baker".
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Learn about the life and career of Elias Koteas, a Canadian actor of Greek descent who has appeared in films by Atom Egoyan and David Cronenberg. Find out his birth date, height, family, trivia, quotes and more on IMDb.
- March 11, 1961
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Dec 10, 2023 · The actor who played detective Alvin Olinsky in the One Chicago franchise died in the Season 5 finale of "Chicago P.D." The decision to kill off his character was not personal or professional, but a creative choice based on the storyline. Learn more about the reasons and the reactions of Koteas and the showrunner.
Elias Koteas is a Canadian actor of Greek descent who has appeared in various films and TV shows since 1985. See his highest and lowest rated movies, photos, and upcoming projects on Rotten Tomatoes.
