Arthur Batanides

Biography

Arthur Batanides (April 9, 1923 – 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. He was educated in dramatic art at the Actors' Lab in Los Angeles, followed by extensive stage experience. One of his more recognizable television 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 Unearthly, Violent Road, The Leech Woman, Man-Trap, The Maltese Bippy, Evil Roy Slade and Brannigan. He also appeared as Mr. Kirkland in four of the Police Academy film series, and the sixth installment (City Under Siege) was his final acting appearance. (Source: Wikipedia)

Known For

Spartacus

as Legionnaire (uncredited)

The Ten Commandments

as Hebrew at Golden Calf/Hebrew at Rameses' Gate

Police Academy 2: Their First Assignment

as Old Man Kirkland

Star Trek

as Lt. D'Amato

Knight Rider

as Henry Quincy

Police Academy 3: Back in Training

as Mr. Kirkland

Police Academy 4: Citizens on Patrol

as Mr. Kirkland

The Twilight Zone

as Tabal

The Twilight Zone

as Leader

Police Academy 6: City Under Siege

as Mr. Kirkland