Arthur Batanides

Arthur Batanides (April 9, 1922 – January 10, 2000) was an American film and television actor, originally from Tacoma, Washington.

He became enamored with acting after performing stand-up routines in front of fellow GIs in Europe, during World War II. Educated in dramatic art at the Actors Lab in Los Angeles, followed by extensive stage experience. Recently noted as "Mr. Kirkland" in several installments of the "Police Academy" franchise.

In the 1959-1960 season, Batanides appeared in a supporting role as police Sergeant Olivera in the syndicated crime drama, Johnny Midnight, starring Edmond O'Brien as a New York City actor-turned-private detective.

Batanides guest starred in such series as Crusader, The Twilight Zone, Lost in Space, Mission: Impossible, The Wild Wild West, Alfred Hitchcock Presents, The Odd Couple, and Happy Days. One of his more recognizable roles was that of the unfortunate Starfleet officer/geologist D'Amato in the Star Trek episode "That Which Survives". Among his film credits are The Ten Commandments, and Brannigan. He also appeared in several sequels of Police Academy, and the 6th installment (City Under Siege) of the series was his final acting appearance. His final film was Police Academy 6: City Under Siege, before calling it quits for acting.

Batanides passed away on January 10, 2000 in Los Angeles, California.

External links

• Arthur Batanides at Find a Grave
• Arthur Batanides at the Internet Movie Database
• Arthur Batanides at Memory Alpha (a Star Trek wiki)
• Arthur Batanides at AllRovi

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