Zitto Kazann
Biography
Zitto Kazann was born on September 1, 1944, in Buenos Aires, Argentina, where he studied at the Otto Krause University. From adolescence onward, he played professional basketball in the national league while simultaneously performing in theatrical productions in Buenos Aires. Seeking to pursue his theatrical promise, he relocated to New York. There, he studied on scholarship with Sanford Meisner at the Neighborhood Playhouse, and also trained with Uta Hagan and Stella Adler. He later attended the Master class with Milton Katselas in Los Angeles. His career credits include appearing on Broadway with Ingrid Bergman before transitioning into film and television work in Los Angeles. Zitto Kazann passed away on February 5, 2021, at the age of seventy-six, leaving behind a legacy of forty-seven known acting credits.
Career overview
Zitto Kazann was born on September 1, 1944, in Buenos Aires, Argentina, where he studied at the Otto Krause University. From adolescence onward, he played professional basketball in the national league while simultaneously performing in theatrical productions in Buenos Aires. Eventually, the theater became his paramount muse, leading him to relocate to New York to pursue his promise. In New York, he studied on scholarship with Sanford Meisner at the Neighborhood Playhouse, and also trained with Uta Hagan and Stella Adler. He later attended the Master class with Milton Katselas in Los Angeles.
His theatrical credits include performing on Broadway with Ingrid Bergman. In addition to his stage work, film and television later lured him to Los Angeles. Throughout his career in acting, he accumulated forty-seven known credits. Also known by the name Zitto Kap, his professional life spanned both the stage and screen until his death on February 5, 2021, at the age of seventy-six in his birthplace of Buenos Aires, Argentina.
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Full Filmography
48 titles- Don't Trust the B---- in Apartment 23 (2012) as Old Man
- Criminal (2004) as Ochoa
- Arrested Development (2003) as Mexican Warden
- Curb Your Enthusiasm (2000) as Mourner #3
- Thirteen Days (2000) as Chilean Delegate
- Price of Glory (2000) as Dr. Cardinal
- Angel (1999) as Gypsy Man
- Charmed (1998) as Council Member
- Buffy the Vampire Slayer (1997) as Gypsy
- The Last Don (1997) as Sicilian Driver
- Arli$$ (1996) as Vasily Slovachek
- Waterworld (1995) as Elder / Survivor
- The X-Files (1993) as Caballero
- Robin Hood: Men in Tights (1993) as Head Saracen Guard
- Slaughter of the Innocents (1993) as Mordecai Booth
- Caught in the Act (1993) as Mr. Agajanian
- Melrose Place (1992) as Henry
- Stormy Weathers (1992) as Marmoot
- The Flash (1990) as The Santero
- Ghost Town (1988) as Blacksmith
- And the Violins Stopped Playing (1988) as Mikita
- Second Chance (1987) as Colonel Quaddafi
- Hell Town (1985) as Crazy Horse
- Father of Hell Town (1985) as Crazy Horse
- Hunter (1984) as Joey
- Red Dawn (1984) as Political Officer
- Knight Rider (1982) as Emile Pavlon
- Terror at Alcatraz (1982) as Gino
- Moonlight (1982) as Yusef
- Beyond Evil (1980) as Esteban
- Beggarman, Thief (1979) as Ahmed
- Beggarman, Thief (1979) as Ahmed
- The Pirate (1978) as Yemeni Captain
- Dr. Scorpion (1978) as Arubella
- The Islander (1978) as Paco
- Space Force (1978) as War Minister Dalan
- The Rhinemann Exchange (1977) as Senor Uribe
- Trackdown (1976) as Curtain
- S.W.A.T. (1975)
- Barbary Coast (1975) as Garvey
- Lepke (1975) as Abe 'Kid Twist' Reles
- Satan's Triangle (1975) as Juano
- The Swinging Barmaids (1975) as Zitto
- The Six Million Dollar Man (1974) as Jack
- The Six Million Dollar Man (1974) as Raul
- The Girl from Petrovka (1974)
- Kojak (1973) as Sheik Ali
- M*A*S*H (1972) as Sergeant Attias
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Zitto Kazann best known for?
Zitto Kazann is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Don't Trust the B---- in Apartment 23 (2012), Arrested Development (2003), The Count of Monte-Cristo (1975), Thirteen Days (2000).
When and where was Zitto Kazann born?
Zitto Kazann was born on September 1, 1944 in Buenos Aires, Argentina. They passed away on February 5, 2021.
How many credits does Zitto Kazann have?
Zitto Kazann has accumulated over 48 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1972 to 2012.
What is Zitto Kazann's background in cinema and television?
Zitto Kazann was born on September 1, 1944, in Buenos Aires, Argentina, where he studied at the Otto Krause University. From adolescence onward, he played professional basketball in the national league while simultaneously performing in theatrical productions in Buenos Aires. Seeking to pursue his theatrical promise, h...
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Age in their best-rated roles
- The X-Files (1993) as Caballero — aged about 48
- Barbary Coast (1975) as Garvey — aged about 30
- Charmed (1998) as Council Member — aged about 53
- Buffy the Vampire Slayer (1997) as Gypsy — aged about 52
- Curb Your Enthusiasm (2000) as Mourner #3 — aged about 55
- Arrested Development (2003) as Mexican Warden — aged about 58
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