Ted Kotcheff was producing director onSVUduring my time there, Meloni wrote on Instagram Saturday.
I called him the Blustery Bulgarian.
I loved that man.
(L-R) Actor Christopher Meloni and director/executive producer Ted Kotcheff attend The Television Academy Honors at the Beverly Hills Hotel on May 1, 2008David Livingston/Getty Images
He was a master director- check his bio- and great company.
To me his masterpiece wasWake In Fright.
Ted was an integral part of theSVUfamily for over 13 years, Wolf told Deadline on Friday.
He was not only a great producer and director, he was also a close friend.
I will miss him.
Kotcheff was born in Toronto to Bulgarian immigrant parents.
