He began his career as a child actor and later played tough guys and henchmen. He was best known for “Boston Public” and “Dazed and Confused.”

Nicky Katt, a character actor who costarred in Richard Linklater’s indie classic “Dazed and Confused” and the Fox series “Boston Public,” has died. He was 54. Katt’s death was confirmed Saturday by his lawyer John Sloss. The cause of death was not disclosed.

Dazed and Confused actor Nicky Katt passed away in Burbank at the age of 54 as confirmed by his attorney John Sloss and friends.