Nicky Katt, best known for his roles in ‘90s indie films like Dazed and Confused, has died at the age of 54.
His death was confirmed on April 12 to Deadline and The Wrap by John Sloss, founder and partner of Sloss Law, which had represented the actor.
Beau Flynn, CEO of Flynn Picture Company, paid tribute on X, writing: “Heartbroken to learn about the way too early passing of the seriously talented actor #NickyKatt – God bless you my friend … What a privilege to know you and work with you on my first movie in 1995 – ‘johns.’ Rest in peace brother.”
Find out more about Katt’s life and career below.
Born on May 11, 1970, in South Dakota, Katt began acting at the age of 7, making one of his earliest appearances on the 1977 TV series CHiPs.
He continued working steadily throughout the late ’70s and early ’80s, landing roles on shows such as Quincy, M.E.(1976), Father Murphy (1981), Herbie, the Love Bug (1982), and V (1984).
Katt’s breakout role came in Richard Linklater’s 1993 cult classic Dazed and Confused, where he starred as high school bully and wannabe greaser Clint Bruno. He shared the screen with a cast of rising stars including Matthew McConaughey, Ben Affleck, and Parker Posey.
