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Merritt Butrick was an American actor from Gainesville, Florida. He is primarily remembered for portraying Dr. David Marcus in the science fiction films "Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan" (1982) and "Star Trek III: The Search for Spock" (1984). His character was depicted as a son of the Starfleet officer James Tiberius "Jim" Kirk (played by William Shatner) and the leading scientist Dr. Carol Marcus (played by Bibi Besch). Butrick also portrayed the one-shot character of Captain T'Jon in a 1988 episode of the science fiction series "Star Trek: The Next Generation". His character was depicted as a ship's commanding officer who had been tasked with transporting medication, but had become addicted to the drug felicium.
Butrick received his high school education at the Tamalpais High School, located in Mill Valley, California. The city is part of the San Francisco Bay Area. Butrick graduated from high school in 1977, and subsequently attended the California Institute of the Arts with the intent of becoming an actor. He dropped out, as his instructors thought that he did not have the necessary skills to become an actor. He subsequently found steady work as an actor throughout the 1980s.
In his television debut, Butrick portrayed a recurring rapist in two episodes of the police procedural "Hill Street Blues". His first major role in television was portraying the supporting character Johnny Slash in the sitcom "Square Pegs" (1982-1983). His character was depicted as a geeky high school student. Johnny demonstrated eccentric behavior, but insisted that he was not on drugs. He hung out with the social misfit Patty Greene (played by Sarah Jessica Parker), and was hinted to be attracted to her. The series was praised for its realism, but it was canceled prematurely. The production company received several complains concerning drug and alcohol abuse by teenage members of the cast, and decided to pull the plug to avoid further controversy.
Butrick's other films included the telekinesis-themed comedy "Zapped! (1982)", the corporate corruption-themed black comedy "Head Office" (1985), the dysfunctional family-themed drama "Shy People" (1987), the vampire-themed horror film "Fright Night Part 2" (1988), and the ghost-themed horror film "Death Spa" (1989). He received praise in 1988 for his portrayal of a ditzy male prostitute in the stage play "Kingfish".
In March 1989, Butrick died at the age of 29. His death was caused by toxoplasmosis, complicated by an AIDS infection. Two panels were dedicated to him as part of the NAMES Project AIDS Memorial Quilt, both referencing his role as David Marcus. A few of his former co-stars have recorded anecdotes about his life and career in DVD featurettes, though Butrick had few confidants.- Cesare Ferretti was an actor, known for Toxic Love (1983). He died on 17 March 1989 in Rome, Lazio, Italy.
- Director
- Cinematographer
- Writer
Ödön Uher ifj. was born on 30 July 1892 in Nagykanizsa, Hungary. He was a director and cinematographer, known for A bánya titka (1918), Az ingovány (1918) and A hazugság (1919). He was married to Ida Mátray. He died on 17 March 1989 in Cap d'Antibes, France.- James Kirsch died on 17 March 1989 in Los Angeles, California, USA.
- Writer
- Music Department
- Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
Yakov Ziskind was born on 31 December 1912 in Khodorkov, Kiev Oblast, Ukraine. Yakov was a writer and assistant director, known for Osobyy podkhod (1959), Angel wearing tubeteika (1969) and Variety Stars (1954). Yakov died on 17 March 1989 in Moscow, RSFSR, USSR.- Animation Department
- Visual Effects
Viktor Likhachov was born on 9 January 1924. Viktor is known for The Snow Queen (1957), Well, Just You Wait! (1969) and Maria, Mirabella (1981). Viktor died on 17 March 1989.- Director
- Writer
Romuald Gantkowski was born on 14 July 1903 in Posen, Prussia, Germany [now Poznan, Wielkopolskie, Poland]. He was a director and writer, known for Geniusz sceny (1938), Hearts Aflame (1937) and Dziewczyna szuka milosci (1938). He died on 17 March 1989 in Hollywood, California, USA.- Ladislav Krivácek was born on 13 September 1940 in Prague, Protectorate of Bohemia and Moravia [now Czech Republic]. He was an actor, known for The Ear (1970), Na kolejích ceká vrah (1970) and Paragrafy na kolech (1984). He died on 17 March 1989 in Prague, Czechoslovakia [now Czech Republic].
- József Mátray was born on 25 February 1897 in Zenta, Austria-Hungary [now Senta, Serbia]. He was an actor, known for The Little Pastry Shop (1935), Kerek Ferkó (1943) and Temporarily Broke (1938). He died on 17 March 1989.
- Pekka Nuotio was born on 21 February 1929 in Viipuri, Finland. He was an actor, known for Lepakko (1963), Fidelio Savonlinnan Oopperajuhlilla (1967) and Kaivos (1963). He was married to Helka Helena Kurjenkallio. He died on 17 March 1989 in Helsinki, Finland.
- Galina Jackeviciute was born on 14 March 1911 in St. Petersburg, Russian Empire [now Russia]. She was an actress, known for Tiltas (1956). She died on 17 March 1989 in Vilnius, Lithuanian SSR, USSR [now Lithuania].