Michael Pataki was known as a prolific and versatile character actor long before he was cast to play Dr. Hoffman in Halloween 4. Michael’s career spanned over 52 years appearing in virtually every relevant TV show of the time.
Including guest spots on The Twilight Zone, The Lieutenant, Rawhide, My Favorite Martian, Batman and Star Trek and Star Trek: The Next Generation, St. Elsewhere and The Ren & Stimpy Show. If your show was a hit, chances are Pataki made an appearance on it.
Pataki also starred in the hit films Remo Williams: The Adventure Begins and alongside Sylvester Stallone, and Dolph Lundgren as Nicoli Koloff in Rocky IV
Pataki had a very impressive career. Sadly, Michael died of cancer at age 72 on April 15, 2010 in North Hollywood, California.
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