Omri Katz
Omri Katz | |
|---|---|
| עמרי חיים כץ | |
 Katz at Nightmare Weekend Richmond in 2023 | |
| Born | Omri Haim Katz May 30, 1976 Los Angeles, California, U.S. |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 1983–2002 |
Omri Haim Katz (Hebrew: עמרי חיים כץ; born May 30, 1976[a]) is an American retired actor. His television and film credits include the television series Dallas and Eerie, Indiana, and the movies Matinee, Adventures in Dinosaur City, and Hocus Pocus.[1]
Biography
Katz is the son of Israeli Jewish immigrants Yoram and Rina Katz. He has an older brother named Michael and an older sister named Lali. Katz resided in Israel[2] for a year during his childhood, and has also worked as a hairdresser.[3]
In 2015, it was reported that Katz maintains acquaintance with his former fellow actors from Hocus Pocus.[4] As of February 2022, Katz operated a cannabis company.[5]
Filmography
| Film and Television | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
| 1983–1991 | Dallas | John Ross Ewing III | Main cast (149 episodes) |
| 1984 | Simon & Simon | Boy | Episode: "Yes, Virginia, There Is a Liberace" |
| 1991–1992 | Eerie, Indiana | Marshall Teller | Main cast (19 episodes) |
| 1991 | Zorro | Jack Adams | Episode: "The Man Who Cried Wolf" |
| Adventures in Dinosaur City | Timmy | TV film | |
| 1992 | The Torkelsons | Jason | Episode: "Double Date" |
| 1993 | Matinee[6] | Stan | Feature film |
| Hocus Pocus[7] | Max Dennison | ||
| 1993–1995 | The John Larroquette Show | Tony Hemingway | Recurring role (6 episodes) |
| 1996 | Dallas: J.R. Returns[1] | John Ross Ewing III | TV film |
| 1999 | Freaks and Geeks | Brad | Episode: "Tests and Breasts" |
| 2000 | General Hospital | Tattoo Artist | Episode dated April 26, 2000 |
| 2002 | Journey Into Night | Sean | Short film |
Awards
Wins
- 1984 – Soap Opera Digest Award, Outstanding Youth Actor in a Prime-Time Soap Opera for Dallas.
Nominations
- 1985 - Young Artist Award, Best Young Actor in a Daytime or Nighttime Television Series for Dallas.
- 1986 – Soap Opera Digest Award, Outstanding Youth Actor/Actress on a Prime Time Serial for Dallas.
- 1987 - Young Artist Award, Exceptional Performance by a Young Actor in a Long Running Series Comedy or Drama for Dallas.
- 1988 - Young Artist Award, Best Young Actor Starring in a Television Drama Series for Dallas.
- 1992 - Young Artist Award, Best Young Actor Starring in a Television Series for Eerie, Indiana.
- 1994 - Young Artist Award, Best Youth Actor Leading Role in a Motion Picture Comedy for Hocus Pocus.
Notes
References
- ^ a b Biddle, Frederic (November 15, 1996). "A sentimental journey to 'Dallas'". Boston Globe. p. D18. ISSN 0743-1791.
- ^ Moeslein, Anna (October 25, 2012). "Where Are They Now: Hocus Pocus". Glamour. Conde Nast. Archived from the original on December 31, 2017.
- ^ "TV TALK Katz of 'Eerie' began career at age 3 doing commercials". The Atlanta Journal and The Atlanta Constitution. November 3, 1991. Retrieved October 16, 2009.
- ^ Westbrook, Caroline (November 3, 2015). "Don't get too excited but the cast of Hocus Pocus just had a mini-reunion". Metro.
- ^ "'Hocus Pocus' Cast: Where Are They Now?". Us Weekly. October 9, 2023.
- ^ Maslin, Janet (January 29, 1993). "Reviews/ Film; Eek! There's a Horror Movie in Here!". The New York Times.
- ^ Carr, Jay (July 16, 1993). "'Hocus Pocus': Fun but not potent enough". Boston Globe. p. 40. ISSN 0743-1791.
- ^ ""Happy Omri Katz Day!! Met this guy back in our teens doing a fun little show called Eerie Indiana. So grateful our paths have continued to smash into each other. Send @dankster_omz some Bday luv!"". www.instagram.com. Retrieved July 12, 2025.
- ^ McArdle, Tommy (October 27, 2022). "'Hocus Pocus' Star Omri Katz Admits He Was Stoned During Filming: 'I Was Having a Good Old Time'". People.
As part of a roundtable interview with the original Hocus Pocus cast published Wednesday, Katz, 46, told Entertainment Weekly he was high from cannabis use while filming scenes for the family film.