Victor Holchak was an American actor who is best known for his roles in “Hughes and Harlow: Angels in Hell,” “Power,” and “CHiPs.” He had a notable career not just as an actor, but also as a sports journalist and producer.
Personal and Family Life
Victor Alvin Holchak Jr., known as Vic, was born on August 10, 1940, in South Central Los Angeles to Victor A. Holchak and Norma Jean Philen. He graduated from Manual Arts High School in 1958, where he developed an early interest in sports journalism, becoming the youngest journalist to cover the Summer Olympics at 14. Vic was married to actress Leslie Easterbrook from May 17, 1979, until their divorce in 1988.
Career Highlights
After high school, Vic attended Los Angeles City College and then moved to London to study at the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art. He began his acting career at the Meadow Brook Theatre in Michigan and later joined The Company of Angels in Los Angeles. Alongside his acting career, he passionately followed sports, providing coverage for various prominent media outlets and creating his own radio sports show, “Vic Holchak’s Cavalcade of Sports.”
Death and Legacy
Vic Holchak passed away on September 5, 2014, in his home in West Hollywood, California. His contributions to both the acting world and sports journalism have left a lasting impact, celebrated by friends and colleagues in the industry.
Filmography
| Title | Release Date | Character |
|---|---|---|
| Hughes and Harlow: Angels in Hell | 1978-01-01 | Howard Hughes |
| Power | 1980-01-14 | Lonny |
| CHiPs | 1977-09-15 | Colby |
| Barnaby Jones | 1973-01-28 | Frankie Hampton |