Theodore Gottlieb

Born: 1906-11-11

Birthplace: 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".

Known For

The 'Burbs
The Third Man
The Last Unicorn
The Hobbit
The Stranger
The Return of the King
That's Adequate
Nocturna
Gums
Massage Parlor Murders

Top Movie Credits

The 'Burbs Uncle Reuben Klopek
The Third Man Man on Street (uncredited)
The Last Unicorn Ruhk (voice)
The Hobbit Gollum (voice)
The Stranger Fairbright (uncredited)
That's Adequate Doctor Dismal
Nocturna Theodore
Gums Carl Clitoris