Ted Sorel

Theodore Eliopoulos (November 14, 1936 – November 30, 2010), known as Ted Sorel, was an American actor whose numerous credits included Guiding Light, Law & Order and Star Trek: Deep Space Nine. He also appeared in film productions, including the science fiction-horror film From Beyond as the villainous, mutating Dr. Edward Pretorius, and the horror film sequel Basket Case 2 (1990).

Life and career Sorel was born in 1936 in San Francisco, California, the son of Maria (née Piccoulas) and Vassily Eliopoulos, a candy maker. He later adopted the professional name of Ted Sorel. His family had originally immigrated to the United States from their village of Kyparissi, Laconia, in Greece. Sorel would later renovate his grandfather's home in Kyparissi during his life. He received his bachelor's degree from the University of the Pacific in Stockton, California.

Sorel resided in Katonah, New York, for much of his acting career. He died from stroke at the Lillian Booth Actors' Home in Englewood, New Jersey, on November 30, 2010, at the age of 74.

Family Ted was the nephew of the movie makeup artist Jack Pierce. He was survived by his wife, the actress Jacqueline Coslow (the daughter of the late actress Esther Muir and late composer Sam Coslow); two children and a granddaughter.

Filmography Year Title Role Notes1973 Jeremy Music Class Teacher 1973 Lenny New York Attorney 1976 Network Giannini 1982 The Clairvoyant Ben Cosley 1983 Without a Trace Dr. Sorel 1986 From Beyond Dr. Edward Pretorius 1990 Basket Case 2 Phil 1993 Star Trek: Deep Space Nine Kaval Episode: Duet1994 Who Do I Gotta Kill? George Stelloris