Walter Gotell
Actor

Walter Gotell Net Worth

Walter Gotell was a German actor who was best known for his roles in the James Bond films A View to a Kill, Octopussy, and Moonraker. He was born in Bonn, Germany in 1924 and passed away in London, England in 1997. He was married twice, first to Celeste F. Mitchell and then to Yvonne Hills.
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Age, Biography and Wiki

Who is it? Actor
Birth Day March 15, 1924
Birth Place  Bonn, Germany, Germany
Age 96 YEARS OLD
Died On 5 May 1997(1997-05-05) (aged 73)\nLos Angeles, California, U.S.
Birth Sign Aries
Occupation Actor
Years active 1942–1997
Spouse(s) Yvonne Hills (1958–1974; her death); 1 child Celeste F. Mitchell (1974–19??)

💰 Net worth: $300,000 (2024)

Walter Gotell, a well-known actor in Germany, is estimated to have a net worth of $300,000 in 2024. With a successful career in the entertainment industry, Gotell has impressed audiences with his captivating performances over the years. He has portrayed various roles with great finesse, leaving a lasting impact on the cinema landscape. While his net worth may not rank among the highest in the industry, it reflects his accomplishments and showcases his dedication to his craft. Walter Gotell's talent and contribution to German cinema have solidified his place as a respected actor in the country.

Biography/Timeline

1943

Gotell was born in Bonn; his family emigrated to Britain after the arrival of Nazism in Germany. A fluent English speaker, he started in films as early as 1943, usually playing German villain officer, such as in We Dive at Dawn (1943). He began to have more established roles by the early 1950s, starring in The African Queen (1951), The Red Beret (1953) for Albert R. Broccoli, Ice Cold in Alex (1958), The Guns of Navarone (1961), The Road to Hong Kong (1962), Lord Jim (1965), Black Sunday (1977), The Boys from Brazil (1978) and Cuba (1979).

1963

His first role in the James Bond film series was in 1963, when he played the henchman Morzeny in From Russia with Love. From the late 1970s, he played the recurring role of General Gogol in the series, beginning with The Spy Who Loved Me (1977). Gotell gained the role of KGB General Anatol Gogol because of his resemblance to the former head of Soviet secret police Lavrentiy Beria. The character returned in Moonraker (1979), For Your Eyes Only (1981), Octopussy (1983), A View to a Kill (1985), and The Living Daylights (1987). As the Cold War neared its end, the role of leader of the KGB was seen to change attitudes to the West – from direct competitor to collaborator. Gotell is one of a few actors to have played a villain and a Bond ally in the film series (others being Charles Gray, Richard Kiel and Joe Don Baker).

1969

Throughout his career, Gotell also made numerous guest appearances in television series including Danger Man, Knight Rider, The A-Team, Airline, Airwolf, The X-Files, Scarecrow and Mrs. King, MacGyver, Star Trek: The Next Generation, Miami Vice, Cagney & Lacey and The Saint among others. He played Chief Constable Cullen in Softly, Softly: Taskforce (1969–75).

1997

Gotell was a businessman as well as an actor, and used his acting salaries to fund his Business interests. He had one daughter, Carole, born in 1960. He died on 5 May 1997 in Los Angeles, California, from cancer, at the age of 73.

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