Actor Walter Olkewicz has died. He was 72.
Olkewicz was known for roles in classic shows like “Seinfeld,” “Twin Peaks” and "Who's the Boss?"
His son, Zak Olkewicz, confirmed that the actor died in his Los Angeles home on Tuesday.
In a statement to Deadline, Zak said, “He was a good man who pushed his love for creativity and the arts into everything he did. He handed that passion down to me, and I look forward to passing it on to the grandchildren he loved so much.”
Olkewicz passed away after years of health issues that included knee surgeries and infections that eventually ended his acting career.
“Seinfeld” fans may remember Olkewicz as Nick the cable guy in the 1996 episode “The Cadillac.”
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He also appeared in David Lynch’s “Twin Peaks” (both the original series and the 2017 Showtime reboot) as Jacques Renault, a bartender and gambling coordinator.
An undated photo of the actor and Lynch was posted on his Facebook profile in 2015 with the caption: "Throwback Friday."
Other notable roles included an oil refinery worker in “Grace Under Fire” and a mafia lawyer in the 1994 film “The Client.”
Olkewicz also appeared on 1980s sitcom "Who's the Boss?" alongside Tony Danza as the character Tiny McGee.
Olkewicz is survived by his son, Zak, daughter-in-law, Katrina Rennells, and two grandchildren, Sadie and Declan Robert.
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