Veteran Canadian director Ted Kotcheff passes away at 94

April 11, 2025, 5:21 pm

Multiple reports confirm that veteran Canadian director Ted Kotcheff, celebrated for helming classic films like “The Apprenticeship of Duddy Kravitz” and “Weekend at Bernie’s,” has died at the age of 94. Kotcheff’s career spanned over six decades, during which his innovative approach to filmmaking made a lasting impact on both action and comedy genres. Tributes from peers and fans underscore his pivotal role in Canadian cinema, marking the end of an era. His legacy will continue to inspire future generations of filmmakers worldwide.

thestar.com / ‘A larger than life character’: Canadian director Ted Kotcheff who helmed ‘The Apprenticeship of Duddy Kravitz’ and ‘Weekend at Bernie’s’ dead at 94

The Toronto native died of heart failure on Thursday in Nuevo Vallarta, Mexico, just two days after celebrating his birthday.

winnipegfreepress.com / CP NewsAlert: Ted Kotcheff, who directed ‘The Apprenticeship of Duddy Kravitz,’ and ‘Weekend at Bernie’s,’ dies at 94

citynews.ca / Canadian director Ted Kotcheff, who helmed ‘The Apprenticeship of Duddy Kravitz,’ and ‘Weekend at Bernie’s,’ dead at 94

Canadian filmmaker Ted Kotcheff, known for "First Blood" and "Weekend at Bernie’s," has died at 94 in Nuevo Vallarta, Mexico while under sedation, according to his daughter Kate. His six-decade career spanned a wide range of genres.

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