Quick Facts
Born:
1923-11-12
Birthplace:
Brandenburg, Germany
Credits:
55 Total Roles
Vicco von Bülow
Acting
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Biography
Bernhard-Viktor Christoph-Carl von Bülow (12 November 1923 – 22 August 2011), known as Vicco von Bülow or Loriot was a German comedian, humorist, cartoonist, film director, actor and writer. As an artist, he was almost exclusively known under his pen name Loriot, which is the French term for the bird oriole depicted as a crest in the coat of arms of the Bülow family.
He was best known for his cartoons, the television series Loriot (1976-78) and his two movies, Ödipussi (1988) and Pappa Ante Portas (1991). On the television series Unsere Besten (Our Best), Loriot was ranked the 54th best German ever. In a special comedy episode of Unsere Besten, he was ranked as the most famous German comedian ever.
He was best known for his cartoons, the television series Loriot (1976-78) and his two movies, Ödipussi (1988) and Pappa Ante Portas (1991). On the television series Unsere Besten (Our Best), Loriot was ranked the 54th best German ever. In a special comedy episode of Unsere Besten, he was ranked as the most famous German comedian ever.
Known For
The Longest Day
Pemsel's Adjutant (uncredited)
The Bridge
Stabsweldfebel
Pappa ante Portas
Heinrich Lohse
Ödipussi
Paul Winkelmann
Otto – The Alien from East Frisia
Paul Winkelmann
Wetten, dass..?
Self
The Miracle of Father Malachia
Kauziger Professor
Christmas at Hoppenstedts
Opa Hoppenstedt
Full Filmography
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Loriot 100 MOVIE | Self/Various roles (Archvial footage) |
| 2023 | Loriot's Great Cartoon Revue MOVIE | Various (Voice) |
| 2008 | Germany, Your Artists TV | Self |
| 2007 | Loriot – The Complete Television Edition MOVIE | Self/Various |
| 2007 | Loriot – Die Vollständige Fernseh-Edition TV | Himself/ Diverse (voice) |
| 2003 | Our Best TV | Self |
| 2003 | Leonard Bernstein: Candide MOVIE | Narrator |
| 2003 | Loriot's 80th Birthday MOVIE | Himself |
| 1998 | Loriots 75th Birthday MOVIE | Self (Archive) |
| 1998 | The Johannes B. Kerner Show TV | Self - Guest |