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Michael Pataki Facts
| Sign | Capricorn |
| Born |
Jan 16, 1938 Youngstown, OH |
| Died |
Apr 16, 2010 North Hollywood, CA |
| Age | Died at 72 |
| Total Facts | 4 |
Directed the horror film, Mansion of the Doomed (1976), for producer Charles Band. The following year, he acted in the horror film, Dracula's Dog (1978) (a.k.a. "Zoltan, Hound of Dracula"), in which he was directed by Albert Band, Charles Band's father.
Frequently acted in movies for director Jerry Jameson.
His foul-mouthed, "Star Trek" (1966) character "Korax" is the first to utter the language, Klingonese (although he distinctly pronounces it "Klingonee"). Fans have attributed the insult in this dialect ("petaQ!") from his last name.
Uncle of actress Linda Shusett (aka Linda Turley).