Theodore Gottlieb
Theodore Gottlieb has the profile of a jobbing German actor, built for roles that sit just outside the spotlight. 1946 is the year the record starts. Across the list, fantasy comes up most. By now the career is long enough to have its own shape. He plays Uncle Reuben Klopek in 'The 'Burbs', the credit that travels furthest. 'The Last Unicorn' accounts for a good share of the rest of the recognition.
Theodore Gottlieb
14 Movies
Theodore Gottlieb has the profile of a jobbing German actor, built for roles that sit just outside the spotlight. 1946 is the year the record starts. Across the list, fantasy comes up most. By now the career is long enough to have its own shape. He plays Uncle Reuben Klopek in 'The 'Burbs', the credit that travels furthest. 'The Last Unicorn' accounts for a good share of the rest of the recognition.
Movies
Plays Uncle Reuben Klopek
The 'Burbs
1989
Plays Ruhk (voice)
The Last Unicorn
1982
Plays Gollum (voice)
The Return of the King
1980
Plays Doctor Dismal
That's Adequate
1989
Plays Dr. Theodore
The Invisible Kid
1988
Plays Theodore
Nocturna
1979
Plays Carl Clitoris
Gums
1976
Plays Theodore
Massage Parlor Murders
1973
Plays Hitomu
The Black Widow
1947
Plays Georges
So Dark the Night
1946
Plays The Drill Sergeant / The Herald (voice)
The Soldier's Tale
1984
Plays Papa
Apple Pie
1976
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The 'Burbs
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The 'Burbs
Uncle Reuben Klopek
1989
Film
That's Adequate
Doctor Dismal
1989
Film
The Invisible Kid
Dr. Theodore
1988
Film
The Soldier's Tale
The Drill Sergeant / The Herald (voice)
1984
Film
The Last Unicorn
Ruhk (voice)
1982
Film
The Return of the King
Gollum (voice)
1980
Film
Nocturna
Theodore
1979
Film
Gums
Carl Clitoris
1976
Film
Apple Pie
Papa
1976
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Theodore Gottlieb still alive?
Theodore Gottlieb passed away on April 5, 2001 at age 94.
What are the most famous roles of Theodore Gottlieb?
Theodore Gottlieb is best known for roles in The Third Man, The 'Burbs, The Stranger.
How many movies has Theodore Gottlieb been in?
Over a 55-year career (since 1946), Theodore Gottlieb has appeared in 14 movies and 0 TV shows.
What was Theodore Gottlieb's first movie?
The career of Theodore Gottlieb began with The Stranger (1946).
What is Theodore Gottlieb's most recent movie or series?
Theodore Gottlieb's most recent release is The 'Burbs, which premiered on February 17, 1989.
Theodore Gottlieb
1906-11-11 · Düsseldorf, Germany
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".