Ted Kotcheff

Director

Birthday April 7, 1931

Birth Sign Aries

Birthplace Canada

DEATH DATE Apr 10, 2025 (94)

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About

Director of various Hollywood hits such as First Blood, Uncommon Valor, and Weekend at Bernie's. He played Marty Peretz in the 2003 movie Shattered Glass.

Before Fame

He was the youngest director on the staff of the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation at age 24. 

Trivia

He was shocked after an actor died between scenes during a live TV broadcast of his play, Underground. He appeared in 300 episodes of television before he passed away. 

Family Life

He had three children with his ex-wife, actress Sylvia Kay. 

Associated With

He directed Sylvester Stallone, who played John Rambo in 1982's First Blood.