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Theodore Gottlieb

Bio: 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"
Born: Sun, Nov 11 1906
Birthplace: Düsseldorf, Germany

Death: Thu, Apr 05 2001
Theodore Gottlieb is 94 years old
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Poster of To My Great Chagrin: The Unbelievable Story of Brother Theodore
To My Great Chagrin: The Unbelievable Story of Brother Theodore
Theodore Gottlieb would have been no older than
94 in To My Great Chagrin: The Unbelievable Story of Brother Theodore
as 'Himself'.
Sun, Sep 09 2007
Poster of The 'Burbs
The 'Burbs
Theodore Gottlieb was
82 in The 'Burbs
as 'Uncle Reuben Klopek'.
Fri, Feb 17 1989
Poster of That's Adequate
That's Adequate
Theodore Gottlieb was
82 in That's Adequate
as 'Doctor Dismal'.
Sun, Jan 01 1989
Poster of The Invisible Kid
The Invisible Kid
Theodore Gottlieb was
81 in The Invisible Kid
as 'Dr. Theodore'.
Wed, Mar 30 1988
Poster of The Soldier's Tale
The Soldier's Tale
Theodore Gottlieb was
77 in The Soldier's Tale
as 'The Drill Sergeant / The Herald'.
Sun, Jan 01 1984
Poster of The Last Unicorn
The Last Unicorn
Theodore Gottlieb was
76 in The Last Unicorn
as 'Ruhk (voice)'.
Fri, Nov 19 1982
Poster of The Return of the King
The Return of the King
Theodore Gottlieb was
73 in The Return of the King
as 'Gollum (voice)'.
Sun, May 11 1980
Poster of Nocturna
Nocturna
Theodore Gottlieb was
72 in Nocturna
as 'Theodore'.
Fri, Jun 01 1979
Poster of The Hobbit
The Hobbit
Theodore Gottlieb was
71 in The Hobbit
as 'Gollum (voice)'.
Sun, Nov 27 1977
Poster of Gums
Gums
Theodore Gottlieb was
69 in Gums
as 'Carl Clitoris'.
Tue, Nov 09 1976
Poster of Devil's Express
Devil's Express
Theodore Gottlieb was
69 in Devil's Express
Wed, Aug 18 1976
Poster of Apple Pie
Apple Pie
Theodore Gottlieb was
69 in Apple Pie
as 'Papa'.
Sun, Aug 08 1976
Poster of Massage Parlor Murders
Massage Parlor Murders
Theodore Gottlieb was
66 in Massage Parlor Murders
as 'Theodore'.
Fri, Aug 31 1973
Poster of Horror of the Blood Monsters
Horror of the Blood Monsters
Theodore Gottlieb was
63 in Horror of the Blood Monsters
as 'Opening Narrator (voice) (uncredited)'.
Sun, Feb 01 1970
Poster of A Nose
A Nose
Theodore Gottlieb was
59 in A Nose
as 'Narrator / Barber / Nathan / Police Captain (voice)'.
Sat, Jan 01 1966
Poster of The Third Man
The Third Man
Theodore Gottlieb was
42 in The Third Man
as 'Man on Street (uncredited)'.
Wed, Aug 31 1949
Poster of The Black Widow
The Black Widow
Theodore Gottlieb was
40 in The Black Widow
as 'Hitomu'.
Sat, Nov 01 1947
Poster of So Dark the Night
So Dark the Night
Theodore Gottlieb was
39 in So Dark the Night
as 'Georges'.
Thu, Oct 10 1946
Poster of The Stranger
The Stranger
Theodore Gottlieb was
39 in The Stranger
as 'Fairbright (uncredited)'.
Tue, Jul 02 1946

TV Shows (Acting Roles)

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Ages in TV shows are based off the first air date and may not be accurate. View individual episode details for accurate ages
Poster of The Dick Cavett Show
The Dick Cavett Show
Theodore Gottlieb was
61+ in The Dick Cavett Show
as 'Self - Guest'.
First Air Date
Thu, Jun 06 1968
Poster of The Merv Griffin Show
The Merv Griffin Show
Theodore Gottlieb was
55+ in The Merv Griffin Show
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Mon, Oct 01 1962