Albert J. Kallis

A great loss. I met Al and Trudy in 1989 through our mutual friend, Theo Bikel. I will remember most the lively conversations about politics, art and the world at large. Al & Trudy were brilliant, encouraging lights in very challenging times. I will miss them. Grateful to have known them.

By the time I met AJK he had already had a life of tremendous success, which he shared generously with his family and friends. A font of wisdom delivered with merciless humor, Al was inspirational and accomplished. He was a spontaneous grown up, the kind who had time to actually relate to the kids' friends. I was in that category. Twinkle eyed and brilliant. Of those who Know, precious few are willing to Share open handedly, Al did. Al drilled in with attention and interest in...

Rest Well, Al. Thank you for those wonderful American International Pictures posters. You added so much to the movie ballyhoo of the time.

This morning I was reading the LATimes and smiling the obituaries (as I do daily), I saw Albert Kallis´ obituary and was saddened and angry. I met Albert only once in March 2024 at a UCLA Dinner for 12 Strangers which I have hosted at Belmont Retirement Village for many years. Al erg was charming, funny, enjoyed telling his stories to the students and was totally engaged. He and I hit it off and and I told him that I would intact him for lunch. Al erg have me his business card and here I...

The world has lost a very special man! So sorry.

Fabulous. Wow. ...I am going for pancakes today in his honor. A life well lived.