David Opatoshu (1918 - 1996)
Film Deaths
- Forced Vengeance (1982) [Sam Paschal]: Shot to death, along with his son (Frank Michael Liu) by Michael Cavanaugh's thugs.
TV Deaths
- One Step Beyond: Earthquake (1960) [Gerald Perkins]: Crushed to death by falling debris during the 1906 San Francisco earthquake, after he unsuccessfully tries to warn everyone about the earthquake (due to his psychic visions).
- The Twilight Zone: Valley of the Shadow (1963) [Dorn]: Shot to death (along with Jacques Aubuchon and Dabbs Greer) by Ed Nelson, when they try to stop Ed from stealing the town's secrets. They are later brought back to life (off-screen) by Natalie Trundy. (Thanks to Kenneth)
- The Man From U.N.C.L.E. Alexander The Greater Affair (1965) [Mr Kavon]: His killing of pilotRip Torn causes the plane to lurch, pitching him forward and his swordstick goes into the controls causing a short circuit and the plane blows up. (Thanks to Brian)
Notable Connections
- Son of Joseph Opatoshu (author)
- Father of Danny Opatoshu (screenwriter)