Olek Krupa

Olek Krupa, born Aleksander Krupa in 1947, is a Polish-American actor whose screen presence is defined by his commanding performances as menacing figures in both film and television. Notable roles include Russian President Matveyev in "Salt," the ruthless Mashkov in "The Italian Job," and the formidable General Miroslav Lokar in "Behind Enemy Lines." Television credits range from "Miami Vice" to "The Blacklist," with recurring appearances in the period drama "The Americans" and frequent turns on "Law & Order" franchises, cementing his reputation as a go-to actor for portraying unapologetically sinister characters.