Tilikum was not a film actor but rather a captive orca, most notably featured in the 2013 documentary "Blackfish." Born in 1981 near Iceland, Tilikum was captured and spent most of his life in marine parks, including SeaWorld Orlando. His life in captivity was marked by controversy due to his involvement in several incidents, including the deaths of three people. Tilikum's story raised awareness about the ethical concerns of keeping orcas in captivity. He passed away in January 2017.