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Walter GotellAmerican actor of German descent
Date of Birth: 15.03.1924
Country:  USA |
Content:
- Early Life and Acting Debut
- Memorable Performance as General Gogol
- Other Notable Roles
- Business Endeavors and Personal Life
- Selected Filmography
Early Life and Acting Debut
Walter Gotell, an American actor of German descent, was born in Bonn, Germany. He commenced his acting career in 1942, portraying German officers and soldiers. However, his talent was recognized, and he soon secured more significant supporting roles. Gotell often outshone the lead actors, leaving a lasting impression on audiences.
Memorable Performance as General Gogol
Gotell's most iconic role was that of Russian (Soviet) General Anatoly Alekseyevich Gogol in several James Bond films. Interestingly, he initially appeared as a henchman in "From Russia with Love," where his character was killed. He reprised the role of Gogol in subsequent Bond films, such as "The Spy Who Loved Me," "Moonraker," "For Your Eyes Only," "Octopussy," "A View to a Kill," and "The Living Daylights."
Other Notable Roles
Beyond James Bond, Gotell played General Barenov (presumably Soviet) in the television series "MacGyver" and Nikolai in "KGB: The Secret War." He also made a guest appearance as Victor Klemper in "The X-Files." His last film role was in "Prince Valiant" (1997).
Business Endeavors and Personal Life
In addition to his acting pursuits, Gotell was also a successful businessman. He passed away in 1997 due to cancer. He is survived by his daughter, Carol, born in 1960.
Selected Filmography
- 1942: "Secret Mission"- 1942: "The Goose Steps Out"
- 1943: "We Dive at Dawn"
- 1943: "Tomorrow We Live"
- 1943: "The Night Invader"
- 1944: "Two Thousand Women"
- 1948: "No Orchids for Miss Blandish"
- 1950: "The Wooden Horse"
- 1951: "Lilli Marlene"
- 1951: "The African Queen"
- 1953: "Desperate Moment"
- 1953: "The Red Beret"
- 1953: "Albert R.N."
- 1954: "Duel in the Jungle"
- 1955: "Above Us the Waves"
- 1955: "The Mysterious Bullet"
- 1956: "The Man Who Knew Too Much"
- 1956: "1984"
- 1958: "Ice Cold in Alex"
- 1958: "The Man Inside"
- 1959: "The Bandit of Zhobe"
- 1960: "Circus of Horrors"
- 1961: "The Guns of Navaron"
- 1962: "The Road to Hong Kong"
- 1962: "The Devil's Agent"
- 1963: "55 Days at Peking"
- 1963: "From Russia with Love"
- 1963: "Lancelot and Guinevere"
- 1963: "The Damned"
- 1963: "The Spy Who Came in from the Cold"
- 1968: "Cry Wolf"
- 1968: "Attack on the Iron Coast"
- 1969: "The File of the Golden Goose"
- 1972: "Our Miss Fred"
- 1972: "Endless Night"
- 1977: "Lord Jim"
- 1977: "Black Sunday"
- 1977: "The Spy Who Loved Me"
- 1977: "March or Die"
- 1978: "The Boys from Brazil"
- 1978: "The Stud"
- 1979: "The London Connection"
- 1979: "Cuba"
- 1979: "Moonraker"
- 1980: "Flygnivå 450"
- 1981: "For Your Eyes Only"
- 1983: "Octopussy"
- 1983: "Kalabaliken i Bender"
- 1984: "Memed My Hawk"
- 1985: "Basic Training"
- 1985: "A View to a Kill"
- 1987: "The Living Daylights"
- 1988: "Sleepaway Camp II: Unhappy Campers"
- 1990: "Wings of Fame"
- 1991: "Puppet Master III: Toulon's Revenge"
- 1997: "Prince Valiant"
