Buck Kartalian who played gorilla Julius in Planet Of The Apes dies at 93
Character actor Buck Kartalian who appeared in Planet Of The Apes and Cool Hand Luke has died.
He was 93.
He passed away from natural causes at Providence Holy Cross Medical Center in Mission Hills, California, his son Jason Kartalian said.
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Veteran character actor: Buck Kartalian's biggest role was as Julius in 1968's Planet of The Apes. The cigar-smoking gorilla tormented Charlton Heston's astronaut character in the iconic film
A former bodybuilder and professional wrestler, Kartalian was cast as the cigar-smoking gorilla Julius in 1968's Planet Of The Apes opposite Charlton Heston.
His character was the Keeper Of The Cages and tormented Heston's character with a water hose.
He also uttered the famous line: 'You know what they say: 'Human see, human do.''
The actor was also cast as gorilla Frank in 1972's Conquest Of The Planet Of The Apes.
Passed away: Kartalian, 93, died from natural causes in a Southern California hospital, his son Jason said. The actor is pictured in the 1985 movie Gymkata
Born in Detroit, he first started acting on Broadway before moving to Los Angeles in the 1960s to pursue parts in movies, according to The Hollywood Reporter.
He worked steadily in film and television for the next four decades.
His big screen credits include Dynamite in Cool Hand Luke with Paul Newman, Gymkata, The Rock and My Favorite Martian.
He also appeared in numerous TV shows including a recurring role in the 1960s series Here Come The Brides, and in the 1970s Monster Squad and The Red Hand Gang.
In later years he had small roles in shows including E.R., Curb Your Enthusiasm, Just Shoot Me!
Long career: The Detroit native appeared in numerous movies and TV shows over four decades. He had a recurring role in the 1970s series Monster Squad as Bruce W. Wolf, pictured far right
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