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Michael Gothard Biography and Full Filmography - MovieWise

Quick Facts

Born:
1939-06-24

Birthplace:
Hendon - Middlesex - England - UK

Credits:
36 Total Roles

Michael Gothard

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Biography

British actor who may be best remembered as the villainous Emile Locque in For Your Eyes Only. A native of Hendon, Middlesex, England, Gothard made his feature film debut as Max, the young poet star of director Don Levy’s drama Herostratus (1967).

Specializing in characters with odd traits and personalities, Gothard also appeared in Scream and Scream Again (1970); The Last Valley (1971); The Devils (1971); Whoever Slew Auntie Roo? (1972); The Three Musketeers (1973); Warlords of the Deep (1978); Lifeforce (1985); and Christopher Columbus: The Discovery (1992).

Sadly he committed suicide after a bout with depression.

Known For

Full Filmography

Year Title Role
1993 Frankenstein MOVIE Boatswain
1990 The Serpent of Death MOVIE Xaros
1989 Massacre Play MOVIE Zabo
1988 Jack the Ripper TV George Lusk
1987 Destroying Angel MOVIE Ennio Volpe
1985 Lifeforce MOVIE Dr. Bukovsky
1985 Lytton's Diary TV Jake Cutler
1984 The Sweet Scent of Death MOVIE Terry Marvin
1984 Hammer House of Mystery and Suspense TV Marvin
1983 Scarecrow and Mrs. King TV Self

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