Brother Theodore

Person · Open Library

Works

1

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Film & TV

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".

Known for

• To My Great Chagrin: The Unbelievable Story of Brother Theodore — Self2007
• The 'Burbs — Uncle Reuben Klopek1989
• That's Adequate — Doctor Dismal1989
• The Invisible Kid — Dr. Theodore1988
• The Soldier's Tale — The Drill Sergeant / The Herald (voice)1984
• The Last Unicorn — Ruhk (voice)1982
• The Return of the King — Gollum (voice)1980
• Nocturna — Theodore1979
• The Hobbit — Gollum (voice)1977
• Apple Pie — Papa1976

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Music · MusicBrainz

Type

Person

Origin

United States

Active from

1906

Active to

2001

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Listeners · Last.fm

Listeners

2,655

Total plays

8,576

BROTHER THEODORE is the brainchild of Ted Gould III, a veteran musician whose career as a sideman includes working with NOLA Funk Music Legend Zigaboo Modeliste, Jon B., Prince Damons, and Pop icon Jody Watley. With his debut as a bandleader, Ted has created an organic blend of Soul music with Funk, Rock, and Jazz influences. The album St. Ann features the talents of some of the best New Orleans and Bay Area musicians with guest appearances by Prince alumni, Dr. Fink and Levi Seacer, Jr. <a hr

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Wikidata facts

Instance of

human

Given name

Theodore

Gender

male

Citizenship

United States

Place of birth

Vienna

Place of death

New York City

Occupation

film actor

Educated at

University of Cologne

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