Michael Kopsa (January 22, 1956 – October 23, 2022) was a Canadian actor, best known for his role as Char Aznable in the Dubbing of Mobile Suit Gundam, Commander Volcott O'Huey in Galaxy Angel, and Roger Baxter in Littlest Pet Shop.
Career
Kopsa provided the voice of
Char Aznable in the
Dubbing of
Mobile Suit Gundam and Commander Volcott O'Huey in
Galaxy Angel. He also provided the voice of Beast in
. He provided the voice of Roger Baxter in
Littlest Pet Shop, which would go on to become one of his most distinctive roles. He also appeared on the
science fiction TV series
Stargate SG-1 on several occasions, as well as
The X-Files,
The Net, and
The Outer Limits. In the fourth and fifth season of
Fringe, he played the recurring Observer villain Captain Windmark. Kopsa also appeared as Andrew McAndrick in Hallmark's series
Finding Father Christmas,
Engaging Father Christmas, and
Marrying Father Christmas.
Personal life and death
He was married to actress Lucia Frangione and they had one daughter Nora.
On October 23, 2022, Kopsa died of complications from a
brain tumor at the age of 66.
He was of
Serbs descent through his
Belgrade-born father Milutin who was an architect that emigrated to Canada in 1951.
[ KOPSA, Michael M. Obituary]
Filmography
Anime
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Mobile Suit Gundam (1979–1980, TV series) – Char Aznable
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(1988) – Char Aznable
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(1999) – Hajime Handa
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Galaxy Angel (2001, TV series) – Commander Volcott O'Huey
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Dragon Ball Z (2001–2003, TV series) – Yakon (Ocean Group Dub)
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MegaMan NT Warrior (2002, TV series) – LaserMan.EXE / Pharaohman.EXE
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Inuyasha (2003, 2006) – Goshinki, Byakko, Mezu
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Tetsujin 28-go (2005) – Prof. Shikishima
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.hack//Roots (2006, TV series) – Ovan
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The Story of Saiunkoku (2006–2007, TV series) – Narrator / Shoka Hong / Dr. To / Governor of Haku Province / Sa Family Member 2
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Death Note (2007, TV series) – Takeshi Ooi
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Mobile Suit Gundam 00 (2007–2008, TV series) – Aeolia Schenberg
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– Sakuza/6030
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(2010) – Aeolia Schenberg
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(2010–2011, TV series) – Diego Jose San Fernando Lovelace
Animation
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Action Man (2000, TV Series) – Doctor X (new body)
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(2001–2003, TV Series) – Beast / Dr. Henry 'Hank' McCoy
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Dragon Booster (2004–2006, TV series) – Propheci / Reepyr
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(2009–2012, TV series) – Controller
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Planet Hulk (2010, Movie) – Lavin Skee
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Ninjago (2011-2019, TV series) – Samukai / Vex
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Littlest Pet Shop (2012–2016, TV series) – Roger Baxter
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Slugterra (2013, TV series) – Brimstone
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Barbie in Princess Power (2015, television movie) – Baron Von Ravendale
Video games
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Gundam Battle Assault 2 (2002) – Char Aznable (English dub)
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(2000) – Char Aznable (English dub)
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(2001) – Char Aznable (English dub)
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(2001) – Char Aznable (English dub)
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(2003) – Char Aznable (English dub)
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(2004) – Char Aznable (lines recycled from Federation vs. Zeon) (English dub)
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(2007) – Char Aznable / Quattro Bajeena (lines recycled for and ) (English dub)
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(2008) – Missionary, Confessor Turgenum March, Asdrubael Vect
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Prototype (2009) – Additional voices
Film and television
A Rose For Christmas (2017) – Hallmark
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El Chavo del Ocho (1979, TV series) – Jaimito el Cartero (voice) (English dubbing)
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Timing (1985) – Steven
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Thirty Two Short Films About Glenn Gould (1993) – Broker #1
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Hard Core Logo (1996) – Mary's Husband
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Profile for Murder (1996) – Henry Mitchell
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The Outer Limits (1996–1999, TV series) – Curtis Sawyer / Commander Ivers / Detective Broder / Engineer
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The X-Files (1997, TV Series) – Rick Culver
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Dad's Week Off (1997, television movie) – Cop
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The Falling (1998) – Collins
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Seven Days (2000, TV series) – Col. Kurtner
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Chain of Fools (2000) – Senator Dove
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The Proposal (2001) – Zack Mallette
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3000 Miles to Graceland (2001) – Detective Jefferson
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Pressure (2002) – Agent Frank Gruning
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Carrie (2002, television movie) – John Hargensen
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The Barber (2002) – Father Stiffler
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Stealing Sinatra (2003) – Billy
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See Grace Fly (2003) – Dominic's Father
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Miracle (2004) – Bruce Norris
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The Survivors Club (2004, television movie) – Vinnie Pesaturo
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Dead Zone (2004–2006, TV series) – Voting Machines Fixer
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Fantastic Four (2005) – Ned Cecil
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Crossing (2007) – Latham Hopkins
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Watchmen (2009) – Paul Klein
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Love Happens (2009) – Unicom CEO
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Transparency (2010) – Dale
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Dear Mr. Gacy (2010) – FBI Agent
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Repeaters (2010) – Mr. Greeber
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Rise of the Planet of the Apes (2011) – Jerk Driver
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Apollo 18 (2011) – Deputy Secretary of Defense
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Earth's Final Hours (2011, television movie) – Lockman
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Hit 'n Strum (2012) – Physician
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Independence Daysaster (2012) – General Moore
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Fringe (2012–2013, TV series) – Captain Windmark
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Yellowhead (2013) – Doctor
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Garage Sale Mystery: All That Glitters (2014, television movie) – Martin Foley
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Big Eyes (2014) – NY Society Man My Boyfriend's Dogs (2014) Restaurant co-owner
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Lost Solace (2016) – Chuck
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All Yours (2016) – Charles
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Countdown (2016) – Makarov
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Hello Destroyer (2016) – Judge
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Come and Find Me (2016) – Rezart
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Finding Father Christmas (2016, television movie) – Andrew McAndrick
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Little Pink House (2017) – Howard Munson
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Engaging Father Christmas (2017, television movie) – Andrew McAndrick
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In the Vineyard (2017, television movie) – Charles Baldwin
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The Professor (2018) – Doctor
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Marrying Father Christmas (2018, television movie) – Andrew McAndrick
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Chronicle Mysteries (2019, television movie) – Miles Lewiston
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Promiseland (2019) – Vasily
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Love in Winterland (2020) – Tom Wilson
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