Arkady Kolcheck is one of the standout characters on “NCIS: Los Angeles.” He is known for his protective nature toward his daughter, Anna Kolcheck, and his complex relationship with the show’s lead characters. So, who plays Arkady?
**Arkady Kolcheck on ‘NCIS: Los Angeles’**
Arkady Kolcheck, the father of Anna Kolcheck and the father-in-law of Callen, is portrayed by Vyto Ruginis. Arkady is known for his deep protectiveness over Anna, though he has come to trust Callen over time. Vyto Ruginis first appeared as Arkady in Season 1, Episode 7, titled “Pushback.” His career includes early roles in the 1985 TV series *American Playhouse* and the 1986 film *Jumpin’ Jack Flash*. Ruginis has also appeared in shows like *Murder, She Wrote*, *Law & Order*, and *JAG*.
**Who Plays Anna Kolcheck on ‘NCIS: Los Angeles’?**
Bar Paly plays Anna Kolcheck on “NCIS: Los Angeles.” She made her first credited appearance in the 2016 episode “Matryoshka Part 1,” though she had two uncredited appearances in 2015. Anna’s character initially returns to deliver a critical message to Callen, warning him of danger and the need to collaborate with an enemy to dismantle a trafficking ring.
**What’s Next for ‘NCIS: Los Angeles’**
Fans of the “NCIS” franchise can look forward to a three-hour crossover event scheduled for January 2023. This event will feature characters from *NCIS*, *NCIS: Los Angeles*, and *NCIS: Hawai’i*.
According to Paramount’s synopsis of the upcoming episode, “A Long Time Coming” (Season 14, Episode 9), Agent Rountree and Fatima are on a mission to find the missing Kilbride but are ambushed and discover that every team member has a $200,000 bounty on their head. The team must find Kilbride and protect themselves from various threats while being hunted by cartels, hitmen, gangs, and psychopaths.
