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He was 54 years old and best known for his appearances in films such as Dazed and Confused and Boiler Room, and popular television shows like Boston Public.
The cause of death has been confirmed as suicide by both his family and the Los Angeles County medical examiner’s office.
Katt, who grew up in Los Angeles, launched his acting career as a child, taking the surname of his mother, American costume designer Carol Katt. His father was Agustin Islas, a Mexican musician.
Nicky Katt made his professional acting debut at age 10, appearing on an episode of the popular ABC-TV show Fantasy Island. He also appeared in Quincy, CHiPs, M.E., The Facts of Life, Father Murphy, and V. In 1984, he was cast as a schoolchild in the movie Gremlins.
In the iconic film Dazed and Confused, he portrayed Clint Bruno, a high school bully infamous for taunting his peers.
On the Fox drama series Boston Public, he played charismatic teacher Harry Senate.
He also appeared on Monk and Law and Order. His last on-screen role was on the Hulu comedy-drama Casual in 2018.
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