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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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Oct 8, 2022 · The actor who played Detective Alvin Olinsky on "Chicago P.D." for five seasons has been busy with various roles since his character's death. Learn about his appearances on "Goliath," "Guilty Party" and "The Baker" and how fans reacted to his exit.
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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.
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, awards, trivia, quotes and more on IMDb.
- March 11, 1961
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Dec 10, 2023 · Elias Koteas played detective Alvin Olinsky for over 100 episodes of "Chicago P.D." and its spin-offs. He died in Season 5, Episode 22, after a creative decision by the writers to end his story arc.
Elias Koteas is a Canadian actor who has appeared in many films and TV shows, such as Shutter Island, Zodiac, Chicago P.D., and Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles. Learn more about his life, career, awards, and upcoming projects on The Movie Database.
