Theodore Gottlieb

Theodore Gottlieb

Deceased · Born: Nov 11, 1906 · Died: Apr 5, 2001

Personal Details

Born Nov 11, 1906 Düsseldorf, Germany

Biography

Theodore Isidore Gottlieb (November 11, 1906 – April 5, 2001), mostly known as Brother Theodore, was a German-born American actor and comedian known for rambling, stream-of-consciousness monologues which he called "stand-up tragedy". He was described as "Boris Karloff, surrealist Salvador Dalí, Nijinsky and Red Skelton…simultaneously".

Career

1989
The 'Burbs
The 'Burbs as Reuben Klopek
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1988
The Invisible Kid
The Invisible Kid as Dr. Theodore
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1986
Billy Crystal: Don't Get Me Started - The Billy Crystal Special
1984
The Soldier's Tale
The Soldier's Tale as The Drill Sergeant / The Herald
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1980
The Return of the King
The Return of the King as Gollum / Smeagol (voice)
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1979
Nocturna
Nocturna as Theodore
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1977
The Hobbit
The Hobbit as Gollum
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1976
Apple Pie
Apple Pie as Papa
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Devil's Express
Devil's Express
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1973
Massage Parlor Murders!
Massage Parlor Murders! as Theodore
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1947
The Black Widow
The Black Widow as Hitomu
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1946
So Dark the Night
So Dark the Night as Georges
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2006
Disinfo Nation
Disinfo Nation
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1986
Elayne Boosler: Party of One