Gregory Itzin

2022 - 7 - 9

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Gregory Itzin, actor who played president on '24,' dead at 74 (New York Post)

Gregory Itzin, best known for his role as President Charles Logan in the series "24" has died, at 74.

His “Covert Affairs” co-star Sendhil Ramamurthy expressed his sadness over the announcement of his passing today, writing on Twitter: “Nooooooo. A consummate professional and all around lovely man. “The great actor Gregory Itzin has passed. My heart goes out to Judie and his kids. For his turn on “24” — which he starred on from 2005 until 2010 — he scored two Emmy nominations, for Supporting Actor in a Drama and for Guest Actor in a Drama. Such a pleasure working with you Greg. Sending love to his family. While the veteran actor was featured in a slew of TV shows and movies, his biggest role was on “24” as the diabolical politician Charles Logan. His character is first vice president, then goes on to become commander in chief when the president is hurt in a terrorist attack.

Gregory Itzin, Character Actor Who Played Villainous President on ... (Variety)

Gregory Itzin, a character actor who played President Charles Logan on '24,' dies at 74.

Itzin also appeared in “Airplane” as “religious zealot 1,” a blink-and-you-miss-it role that nevertheless gave him the first lines in the 1980 hit. “I was a working actor and that sort of thing, but now I’m an in resident villain.” “He’ll be missed by his ’24’ family who had nothing but love & respect for him.

'24' and 'NCIS' Star Gregory Itzin Dead at 74 (TMZ)

Gregory Itzin, star of "24," "NCIS" and several other huge TV hits, has died ... according to a close friend and co-worker.

He'll be missed by his 24 family who had nothing but love & respect for him." Gregory Itzin President Logan from '24' Dead at 74 '24' and 'NCIS' Star Gregory Itzin Dead at 74

Gregory Itzin, 24 and Star Trek actor, dies at ... (EW.com)

'24' and 'Star Trek' actor Gregory Itzin has died at age 74, according to the star's manager.

I remember watching him in the one man show ' ship wrecked' by Donald Margulies and being blown away, in awe that the man on stage was my dad. In 2006, he even submitted a lengthy poem to EW that he wrote about the project. Itzin played Charles Logan, who served as the Vice President of the United States in the beloved Fox thriller series. He was in love with the theater, and even on his dying breath he could recite Shakespeare like he made the words up himself." He previously had a heart attack on stage during a 2015 performance as William Shakespeare's Falstaff. He'll be missed by his 24 family who had nothing but love & respect for him.

Gregory Itzin Dies: Actor Who Played '24' President Charles Logan ... (Deadline)

“My friend Greg Itzin passed away today,” Jon Cassar, producer and director of 24, wrote on Twitter. “He was one of the most talented actors I had the honor to ...

He’ll be missed by his 24 family who had nothing but love & respect for him. But what many people truly knew him for was his incredible performances on the stage. “My dad was known in the world as a phenomenal actor with a body of work that would trump most famous actors resumes,” wrote son Wilke. “He’s been on everything from Airplane, Friends, Star Trek deep space nine, Mork and Mindy and of course the infamous president on 24 and so much more. Initially a recurring role as Vice President Charles Logan, Itzin returned the following season as President and became one of the show’s central figures. He would remain with the series through its conclusion in 2010. He’ll be missed by his 24 family who had nothing but love & respect for him.

Gregory Itzin, actor who played president on '24,' dead at 74 (Fox News)

Gregory Itzin, "24" and "NCIS" actor ,has died at 74, Fox News Digital confirmed. The late actor died from complications during an emergency surgery.

Itzin took his talents to Broadway and received a Tony nomination for his role in "The Kentucky Cycle" in 1994. "His love for the arts was only surpassed by his love for his family," Gallant shared. "It is hard to put into words the life of a man lived to its fullest. He’ll be missed by his 24 family who had nothing but love & respect for him. Although bittersweet, I am glad we got to spend these last few days together." "I will never feel like we had enough time together.

Gregory Itzin, Evil President Logan on '24,' Dies at 74 (Hollywood Reporter)

Actor Gregory Itzin, best known for playing President Charles Logan on '24,' has died at the age of 74.

Itzin earned two Emmy nominations, in 2006 and 2010, for playing Logan on the Fox thriller. His most recent TV role was a 2020 guest appearance on NCIS. Gregory Itzin, a prolific character actor best known for playing the oily President Charles Logan on Fox’s 24, has died.

'24' Star Gregory Itzin Dies at 74 (TV Insider)

Itzin was best known for playing President Charles Logan on the Fox drama.

He’ll be missed by his 24 family who had nothing but love & respect for him. My friend Greg Itzin passed away today.He was one of the most talented actors I had the honor to work with, but more than that he was an all around great guy. “He was one of the most talented actors I had the honor to work with, but more than that he was an all around great guy.

24 and NCIS Star Gregory Itzin Dead at 74 (PEOPLE.com)

The actor famous for his role as President Charles Logan in the television series 24 died on Friday.

Itzin received a Tony nomination for his role in The Kentucky Cycle in 1994. He was nominated for two Emmys for the role. He was in love with the theater, and even on his dying breath he could recite Shakespeare like he made the words up himself." He continued, "But what many people truly knew him for was his incredible performances on the stage. "My dad was known in the world as a phenomenal actor with a body of work that would trump most famous actors resumes," he wrote in part. Greg was married to the love of his life, Judie for 43 years and has two children, who were his pride and joy: Wilke (also an actor) and Julia (an artist) and a grandson Wylder Gregory, the apple of his eye," she continued.

24's Gregory Itzin Dead at 74 (TVLine)

Emmy-nominated "24" POTUS Gregory Itzin died on July 8, at the age of 74.

Such a pleasure working with you Greg. Sending love to his family. My friend Greg Itzin passed away today.He was one of the most talented actors I had the honor to work with, but more than that he was an all around great guy. Nooooooo. A consummate professional and all around lovely man. Itzin is well-remembered for his run as 24‘s Charles Logan, a Machiavellian-if-sniveling politician. He’ll be missed by his 24 family who had nothing but love & respect for him. Jon Cassar, who was an executive producer and director on Fox’s 24, shared the sad news on Twitter, hailing Itzin as “one of the most talented actors I had the honor to work with” and “an all around great guy.”