Personal Info
Birth date
1924-05-02 (101 Years)
Day of death
2015-07-21
Gender
Male
Known for
Acting
Place of birth
Vienna, Austria
Also known as
Theodore Meir Bikel
Теодор Байкел
تئودور بیکل
Theodor Meir Bikel
Theodore Bikel
Biography
Theodore Meir Bikel wa a character actor, folk singer and musician. He made his film debut in The African Queen and was nominated for an Academy award for his supporting role as Sheriff Max Muller in The Defiant Ones.
Filmography
Law & Order
7.4
Overview:
In cases ripped from the headlines, police investigate serious and often deadly crimes, weighing the evidence and questioning the suspects until someone is taken into custody. The district attorney's office then builds a case to convict the perpetrator by proving the person guilty beyond a reasonable doubt. Working together, these expert teams navigate all sides of the complex criminal justice system to make New York a safer place.Columbo
8.1
Overview:
Columbo is a friendly, verbose, disheveled-looking police detective who is consistently underestimated by his suspects. Despite his unprepossessing appearance and apparent absentmindedness, he shrewdly solves all of his cases and secures all evidence needed for indictment. His formidable eye for detail and meticulously dedicated approach often become clear to the killer only late in the storyline.Star Trek: The Next Generation
8.368
Overview:
Follow the intergalactic adventures of Capt. Jean-Luc Picard and his loyal crew aboard the all-new USS Enterprise NCC-1701D, as they explore new worlds.The Mike Douglas Show
5.4
Overview:
The Mike Douglas Show is an American daytime television talk show hosted by Mike Douglas that originally aired only in the Cleveland area during much of its first two years on the air. It then went into syndication in 1963 and remained on television until 1982. It was distributed by Westinghouse Broadcasting and for much of its run, originated from studios of two of the company's TV stations in Cleveland and Philadelphia.JAG
7.3
Overview:
Harmon "Harm" Rabb Jr. is a former pilot turned lawyer working for the military's JAG (Judge Advocate General) division, the elite legal wing of officers that prosecutes and defends those accused of military-related crimes. He works closely with Lt. Col. Sarah Mackenzie, and together they do what needs to be done to find the truth.Murder, She Wrote
7.5
Overview:
An unassuming mystery writer turned sleuth uses her professional insight to help solve real-life homicide cases.The Twilight Zone
8.457
Overview:
An anthology series containing drama, psychological thriller, fantasy, science fiction, suspense, and/or horror, often concluding with a macabre or unexpected twist.Hawaii Five-O
7.128
Overview:
Hawaii Five-O is an American police procedural drama series produced by CBS Productions and Leonard Freeman. Set in Hawaii, the show originally aired for 12 seasons from 1968 to 1980, and continues in reruns. Jack Lord portrayed Detective Lieutenant Steve McGarrett, the head of a special state police task force which was based on an actual unit that existed under martial law in the 1940s. The theme music composed by Morton Stevens became especially popular. Many episodes would end with McGarrett instructing his subordinate to "Book 'em, Danno!", sometimes specifying a charge such as "murder one".Ironside
6.8
Overview:
When an assassin's bullet confines him to a wheelchair for life ending his career as Chief of Detectives, Robert T. Ironside becomes a consultant to the police department. Detective Sergeant Ed Brown and policewoman Eve Whitfield join with him to crack varied and fascinating cases. Ex-con Mark Sanger is employed by the chief as home help but eventually becomes a fully fledged member of the team also. Officer Whitfield leaves after 4 years service, and is replaced by Officer Fran Belding.Falcon Crest
5.528
Overview:
Falcon Crest is an American primetime television soap opera which aired on the CBS network for nine seasons, from December 4, 1981 to May 17, 1990. A total of 227 episodes were produced. The series revolves around the feuding factions of the wealthy Gioberti/Channing family in the Californian wine industry. Jane Wyman starred as Angela Channing, the tyrannical matriarch of the Falcon Crest Winery, alongside Robert Foxworth as Chase Gioberti, Angela's nephew who returns to Falcon Crest following the death of his father. The series was set in the fictitious Tuscany Valley northeast of San Francisco.Knight Rider
7.533
Overview:
Michael Long, an undercover police officer, is shot while investigating a case and left for dead by his assailants. He is rescued by Wilton Knight, a wealthy, dying millionaire and inventor who arranges life-saving surgery, including a new face and a new identity--that of Michael Knight. Michael is then given a special computerized and indestructible car called the Knight Industries Two Thousand (nicknamed KITT), and a mission: apprehend criminals who are beyond the reach of the law. The series depicts Michael's exploits as he and KITT battle the forces of evil on behalf of the Foundation for Law and Government.Babylon 5
8.045
Overview:
Babylon 5 is a five-mile long space station located in neutral space. Built by the Earth Alliance in the 2250s, its goal is to maintain peace among the various alien races by providing a sanctuary where grievances and negotiations can be worked out among duly appointed ambassadors. A council made up of representatives from the five major space-faring civilizations - the Earth Alliance, Minbari Federation, Centauri Republic, Narn Regime, and Vorlon Empire - work with the League of Non-Aligned Worlds to keep interstellar relations under control. Aside from its diplomatic function, Babylon 5 also serves as a military post for Earth and a port of call for travelers, traders, businessmen, criminals, and Rangers.Dynasty
6.5
Overview:
The saga of a wealthy Denver family in the oil business: Blake Carrington, the patriarch; Krystle, his former secretary and wife; his children: Adam, lost in childhood after a kidnapping; Fallon, pampered and spoiled; Steven, openly gay; and Amanda, hidden from him by his ex-wife, the conniving Alexis. Most of the show features the conflict between 2 large corporations, Blake's Denver Carrington and Alexis' ColbyCo.Little House on the Prairie
7.9
Overview:
When the big woods of Wisconsin becomes a difficult spot for hunting, Charles Ingalls reluctantly decides to move his family, pioneering west. Their life on the farm in Walnut Grove, Minnesota, in the 1870s and 1880s is full of adventure, tragedy, and triumph. Based on the books of Laura Ingalls Wilder.L.A. Law
7.11
Overview:
L.A. Law is an American television legal drama series that ran for eight seasons on NBC from September 15, 1986, to May 19, 1994. Created by Steven Bochco and Terry Louise Fisher, it contained many of Bochco's trademark features including a large number of parallel storylines, social drama and off-the-wall humor. It reflected the social and cultural ideologies of the 1980s and early 1990s, and many of the cases featured on the show dealt with hot-topic issues such as abortion, racism, gay rights, homophobia, sexual harassment, AIDS, and domestic violence. The series often also reflected social tensions between the wealthy senior lawyer protagonists and their less well-paid junior staff. The show was popular with audiences and critics, and won 15 Emmy Awards throughout its run, four of which were for Outstanding Drama Series.Climax!
3.3
Overview:
Climax! is an American anthology series that aired on CBS from 1954 to 1958. The series was hosted by William Lundigan and later co-hosted by Mary Costa. It was one of the few CBS programs of that era to be broadcast in color. Many of the episodes were performed and broadcast live.Hotel
6.8
Overview:
Hotel is an American prime time drama series which aired on ABC from September 21, 1983 to May 5, 1988 in the timeslot following Dynasty. Based on Arthur Hailey's 1965 novel of the same name, the series was produced by Aaron Spelling and set in the elegant and fictitious St. Gregory Hotel in San Francisco. Establishing shots of the hotel were filmed in front of The Fairmont San Francisco atop the Nob Hill neighborhood. Episodes followed the activities of passing guests, as well as the personal and professional lives of the hotel staff.Charlie's Angels
6.7
Overview:
Beautiful, intelligent, and ultra-sophisticated, Charlie's Angels are everything a man could dream of... and way more than they could ever handle! Receiving their orders via speaker phone from their never seen boss, Charlie, the Angels employ their incomparable sleuthing and combat skills, as well as their lethal feminine charm, to crack even the most seemingly insurmountable of cases.Mission: Impossible
7.6
Overview:
Mission: Impossible is an American television series that was created and initially produced by Bruce Geller. It chronicles the missions of a team of secret government agents known as the Impossible Missions Force. In the first season, the team is led by Dan Briggs, played by Steven Hill; Jim Phelps, played by Peter Graves, takes charge for the remaining seasons. A hallmark of the series shows Briggs or Phelps receiving his instructions on a recording that then self-destructs, followed by the theme music composed by Lalo Schifrin. The series aired on the CBS network from September 1966 to March 1973, then returned to television for two seasons on ABC, from 1988 to 1990, retaining only Graves in the cast. It later inspired a popular series of theatrical motion pictures starring Tom Cruise, beginning in 1996.Naked City
5.5
Overview:
Naked City is a police drama series which aired from 1958 to 1963 on the ABC television network. It was inspired by the 1948 motion picture of the same name, and mimics its dramatic “semi-documentary” format. In 1997, the episode “Sweet Prince of Delancey Street” was ranked #93 on TV Guide’s “100 Greatest Episodes of All Time”.The Equalizer
7.1
Overview:
Robert McCall is a former agent of a secret government agency who is now running his own private crime fighting operation where he fashions himself as "The Equalizer." It is a service for victims of the system who have exhausted all possible means of seeking justice and have nowhere to go. McCall promises to even out the odds for them.Dr. Kildare
5.5
Overview:
The story of a young intern in a large metropolitan hospital trying to learn his profession, deal with the problems of his patients, and win the respect of the senior doctor in his specialty, internal medicine.Studio One
5
Overview:
An American radio–television anthology series, created in 1947 by Canadian director Fletcher Markle, who came to CBS from the CBC. Studio One, presented by Westinghouse, was one of the first of the anthology TV programs. The episodes were often abridged remakes of movies from years gone by and many future well-known television and movie actors appeared in the productions.Cannon
6.5
Overview:
Cannon is a CBS detective television series produced by Quinn Martin which aired from March 26, 1971 to March 3, 1976. The primary protagonist is the title character, private detective Frank Cannon, played by William Conrad. He also appeared on two episodes of Barnaby Jones. Cannon is the first Quinn Martin-produced series to be aired on a network other than ABC. A "revival" television film, The Return of Frank Cannon, was aired on November 1, 1980. In total, there were 124 episodes.Combat!
7.7
Overview:
Combat! is an American television program that originally aired on ABC from 1962 until 1967. The show covered the grim lives of a squad of American soldiers fighting the Germans in France during World War II. The program starred Rick Jason as platoon leader Second Lieutenant Gil Hanley and Vic Morrow as Sergeant "Chip" Saunders.Rawhide
7.1
Overview:
The tale of trail boss Gil Favor and his trusty foreman Rowdy Yates as they drives cattle across the old west. Along the way they meet up with adventure and drama.Burke's Law
6
Overview:
Burke's Law is an American detective series that ran on ABC from 1963 to 1965 and was revived on CBS in the 1990s. The show starred Gene Barry as Amos Burke, millionaire captain of Los Angeles police homicide division, who was chauffeured around to solve crimes in his Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud II.Route 66
6.3
Overview:
After discovering that his late father has gone through most of the family fortune, Tod Stiles hits the title trans-America highway in his Corvette in search of adventure with friend Buz Murdock, a survivor of New York's mean streets. The two work odd jobs as they meet and interact with colorful characters and find themselves plunged into one situation after another, some of them romantic, some of them very dangerous. Later, Linc Case, a Vietnam war hero trying to find himself, takes over as Tod's travel companion.Acting
2016Eat That Question: Frank Zappa in His Own Words as Rance Muhammitz (archive footage)
2014Journey 4 Artists as Self
2010Embracing Chaos: Making The African Queen as Self
2007The Little Traitor as Interrogator
2004Isn't This a Time! A Tribute Concert for Harold Leventhal as Himself
2002Crime and Punishment as Captain Koch
1998Second Chances as Dutch John Hathaway
1998Babylon 5: In the Beginning as Lenonn
1997Brooklyn South (1 Episode) as Solomon Shuyler
1997Shadow Conspiracy as Prof. Yuri Pochenko
1996The Pretender (1 Episode) as Martin Zeller / Dr. Werner Krieg
1995More Loverly Than Ever: The Making of 'My Fair Lady' as Self / Zoltan Karpathy (as Theo Bikel)
1995JAG (1 Episode) as Farmer with Plane
1995My Family Treasure as Grandpa Danieloff
1994In the Month of Kislev as Narrator
1994Babylon 5 (1 Episode) as Rabbi Koslov
1993Benefit of the Doubt as Gideon Lee
1992Crisis in the Kremlin as Leo
1991Memories of Midnight (2 Episodes) as Napoleon Chotas
1991Shattered as Dr. Berkus
1990Law & Order (1 Episode) as Sol Bregman
1989Christine Cromwell (3 Episodes) as Unknown
1989The Final Days as Henry Kissinger
1989The New Lassie (1 Episode) as Unknown
1989See You in the Morning as Bronie
1989Łódź Ghetto as (voice)
1988A Stoning in Fulham County as Abe Moser
1988Inside the Soviet Circus as Narrator
1988The True Story of Frank Zappa's 200 Motels as Self
1987Dark Tower as Max Gold
1987Star Trek: The Next Generation (1 Episode) as Sergey Rozhenko
1987Beauty and the Beast (1 Episode) as Unknown
1986L.A. Law (1 Episode) as Kurt Rubin
1986Very Close Quarters as Unknown
1985Prince Jack as Georgi
1985The Equalizer (1 Episode) as Unknown
1984Murder, She Wrote (1, 1, 1, 1 Episode) as Rosanno Bertolucci, Yuri Lermentov, Inspector Van Horn, Professor Harold Crenshaw
1984Cover Up (1 Episode) as Unknown
1982Knight Rider (1 Episode) as Graham Deauville
1982Hotel (1 Episode) as Unknown
1982Night of 100 Stars as Self
1981Falcon Crest (4 Episodes) as Marin Dimitrov
1981The Fall Guy (1 Episode) as Unknown
1981Dynasty (1 Episode) as Unknown
1980Frank Zappa: New York and Elsewhere as Rance Muhammitz (voice) (archive footage)
1980The Return of the King as Aragorn (voice)
1978The Stingiest Man in Town as Marley's Ghost (voice)
1978The Amazing Spider-Man (1 Episode) as Unknown
1978Loose Change as Tom Feiffer
1978Fantasy Island (1 Episode) as Ambassador Eric Soro
1977The San Pedro Beach Bums (1 Episode) as Unknown
1977Testimony of Two Men (3 Episodes) as Peter Heger
1976Victory at Entebbe as Yakov Shlomo
1976Charlie's Angels (1 Episode) as Prof. Wycinski
1975Murder on Flight 502 as Otto Gruenwaldt
1975Medical Story (1 Episode) as Danziger
1974Police Woman (1 Episode) as Unknown
1974Little House on the Prairie (1 Episode) as Unknown
1972The Little Ark as The Captain
1972Killer by Night as Sgt. Phl 'Sharkey' Gold
1971Frank Zappa filmt 200 Motels as Self
1971200 Motels as Rance Muhammitz / Dave
1971Columbo (1 Episode) as Oliver Brandt
1971Cannon (1 Episode) as Unknown
1971All in the Family (2 Episodes) as Albrecht 'Alvin' Klemmer
1970Darker Than Amber as Meyer
1969My Side of the Mountain as Bando
1968The Mod Squad (1 Episode) as Unknown
1968Hawaii Five-O (1 Episode) as Prof. Erich Stoss
1968The Dick Cavett Show (1 Episode) as Self - Guest
1968Sweet November as Alonzo
1967Saint Joan as Robert de Baudricourt
1967The Diary of Anne Frank as Hans Van Daan
1967Festival as Self
1967The Desperate Ones as Kisielev
1967Ironside (1 Episode) as Unknown
1966Noon Wine as Homer T. Hatch
1966Mission: Impossible (1 Episode) as General Casimir Zepke
1966ABC Stage 67 (1 Episode) as Homer T. Hatch
1966The Russians Are Coming! The Russians Are Coming! as The Russian captain
1965Sands of the Kalahari as Bondrechai
1964My Fair Lady as Zoltan Karpathy
1964Another World (1547 Episodes) as Unknown
1964The Hollywood Palace (1 Episode) as Self - Folk Singer
1963Bob Hope Presents the Chrysler Theatre (1 Episode) as Unknown
1963Burke's Law (1, 1 Episode) as Vic Bates, Senor Manfred Gonzales
1963Tonight in Person (1 Episode) as Self
1962Combat! (1 Episode) as Francois Perrault
1962Sam Benedict (1 Episode) as Unknown
1961The Mike Douglas Show (2 Episodes) as Self
1961Dr. Kildare (1 Episode) as Dr. Mahmel Homatka
1961The Dick Powell Show (1, 1 Episode) as Captain Bellini, Nicholas Simonakis
1960Route 66 (1 Episode) as Unknown
1960The Dybbuk as Sender
1959The Twilight Zone (1 Episode) as Oliver Crangle
1959The Blue Angel as Klepert
1959The Angry Hills as Dimitrios Tassos
1959Woman Obsessed as Dr. R. W. Gibbs
1959A Dog of Flanders as Piet van Gelder
1959Rawhide (1 Episode) as Pence
1958I Want to Live! as Carl G.G. Palmberg
1958Naked City (1, 1 Episode) as Nicholas Ross / Nicholas Rozinski, Dr. Stanley Wilford
1958The Defiant Ones as Sheriff Max Muller
1958I Bury the Living as Andy McKee
1958Fraulein as Col. Dimitri Bucaron
1957The Enemy Below as Heinie Schwaffer
1957DuPont Show of the Month (1 Episode) as Capt. Alvarado
1957The Pride and the Passion as General Jouvet
1957The Vintage as Eduardo Uribari
1956Flight from Vienna as Col. Sandor Kosice
1955Alfred Hitchcock Presents (1 Episode) as Sergeant Ottermole
1955Gunsmoke (1 Episode) as Martin Kellums
1955Above Us the Waves as German Officer
1955The Colditz Story as Vandy
1954The Divided Heart as Josip
1954Climax! (1 Episode) as Martin Humphries
1954Betrayed as German Sergeant (uncredited)
1954The Young Lovers as Joseph
1954Forbidden Cargo as Max
1954The Love Lottery as Parsimonious
1953The Kidnappers as Dr. Willem Bloem
1953A Day to Remember as Henri Dubot
1953Melba as Paul Brotha
1953Never Let Me Go as Lieutenant
1953Desperate Moment as Anton
1952Moulin Rouge as King Milo IV of Serbia
1952The African Queen as First Officer
1951Hallmark Hall of Fame (1, 1 Episode) as Uncle Lajos, De Baudricourt
1948Studio One (1, 1, 1, 1 Episode) as Machek, Henri Blanchard, Julius Caesar, Grossman
1948The Ed Sullivan Show (1 Episode) as Self
1947Kraft Television Theatre (1 Episode) as Unknown