French-Turkish actor appeared in a string of high-profile films, as well as hit BBC series The Missing
French-Turkish actor appeared in a string of high-profile films, as well as hit BBC series The Missing
Tchéky Karyo, who appeared in some of director Luc Besson’s biggest hits and a string of international films, died on Friday at the age of 72, his family have announced.
A statement from his wife and children sent to AFP said he had “succumbed to cancer”.
The actor appeared in many action and adventure films, sometimes as the lead but more often in supporting roles.
