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Michael Gothard
Michael Gothard is best known for Jack the Ripper, The Professionals, Scarecrow and Mrs. King and Minder. Michael Gothard was born on June 24, 1939. Michael Gothard died on December 2, 1992 at the age of 53.
- Born
- June 24, 1939
- Place of birth
- Hendon, Middlesex, England, UK
- Died
- December 2, 1992 (53 years old)
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.
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
Filmography
- 1988Jack the RipperGeorge Lusk
- 1985Lytton's DiaryJake Cutler
- 1984Hammer House of Mystery and SuspenseMarvin
- 1983Scarecrow and Mrs. King
- 1980A Tale of Two CitiesGaspard
- 1979MinderSergei
- 1979ShoestringHarry
- 1978Warrior QueenVolthan
- 1977The ProfessionalsKodai
- 1972Arthur of the BritonsKai
- 1970MenacePip
- 1969Department SWeber
- 1967The Further Adventures of the MusketeersMordaunt
- 1967ITV PlayhouseDieter
- 1965Out of the UnknownKuno
- 1965Thirty-Minute TheatreGrady
- 1956Armchair TheatreBrian
Frequently asked questions
What movies and shows has Michael Gothard been in?
Michael Gothard is best known for Jack the Ripper, The Professionals, Scarecrow and Mrs. King and Minder.
When was Michael Gothard born?
Michael Gothard was born on June 24, 1939. (Hendon, Middlesex, England, UK)
How old is Michael Gothard?
Michael Gothard died on December 2, 1992 at the age of 53.
Updated: November 2, 2026 ·