Theodore Gottlieb

Theodore Gottlieb

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

as Uncle Reuben Klopek

The Last Unicorn

as Ruhk (voice)

The Hobbit

as Gollum (voice)

Cast Credits

The 'Burbs

as Uncle Reuben Klopek

That's Adequate

as Doctor Dismal

The Invisible Kid

as Dr. Theodore

The Soldier's Tale

as The Drill Sergeant / The Herald (voice)

The Last Unicorn

as Ruhk (voice)

The Return of the King

as Gollum (voice)

Nocturna

as Theodore

The Hobbit

as Gollum (voice)

Gums

as Carl Clitoris

Apple Pie

as Papa

Horror of the Blood Monsters

as Opening Narrator (voice) (uncredited)

A Nose

as Narrator / Barber / Nathan / Police Captain (voice)

The Third Man

as Man on Street (uncredited)

The Stranger

as Fairbright (uncredited)