Actor behind The Beast...
CASTING ....
With real, live actors behind most special effects makeup's it is
essential for the production to cast actors whose size and
stamina are suited to wearing complex appliances and body
suits during long days on the set . They also need to be
capable of bringing unique character to life. You know, that
acting thing. Vladimar Kulich was the man behind The Beast .


Biography
Vladimir Kulich was born on July 14th 1956 in Prague, Czechoslovakia and began his training in acting at the State Theatre of Czechoslovakia, also learning to speak three other languages fluently (French, German, and English). He moved to Canada and immediately was cast in guest -starring television and feature roles. During this time, he also owned, operated, and was occasional guide for his white water rafting business located on the Chilliwack River. The 6'5" Kulich adds prowess and physical stature to his naturally strong presence on stage and screen. His most notable role to date was in Michael Crichton-John McTiernan's The 13th Warrior (1999), where he was cast as the noble Viking Leader, Buliwyf. He is currently living in California and has recently been cast as the bad guy "Josef" in the movie Silence, also starring Bruce Boxleitner, which has been completed. Although there will be no theater release, it is said that a deal with a video company is in the works for VHS and DVD distribution. Vladimir starred as "The Beast" in the television series "Angel", and had a great time playing the part.

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