Typist Gopu
Typist Gopu | |
|---|---|
| Born | 1933 or 1934[1] |
| Died | (aged 85)[2] |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Occupation(s) | Film Actor, Stage Actor, Television Actor |
| Years active | 1965–2007 |
Gopalarathinam, known by his stage name Typist Gopu, was an Indian actor known for comedy and supporting roles.[3] He acted in over 600 stage plays and 400 films.[1]
Career
A native of Manakkal, Lalgudi in Trichy district, Gopalarathinam was active in college dramas during his B. Com from Vivekananda College, Chennai and got introduced to the stage through his friend Nagesh in his drama troupe in 1955. In the 1959 play Nenje Nee Vaazhga, he played the role of a typist, which was praised and he got his name "Typist" Gopu.[1] In 1965, he made his film debut in K. Balachandar's movie Naanal and went on to act alongside major actors in the period. He later joined Y. G. Mahendran's United Amateur Artists. He received Kalaimamani in 2002.[4] He also acted on comedy television serials[5] after acting opportunities ceased to come.
Filmography
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1960s
| Year | Film | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1965 | Naanal | Debut film | |
| 1966 | Sadhu Mirandal | Kadam Master | |
| 1966 | Madras To Pondicherry | ||
| 1967 | Adhey Kangal | ||
| 1967 | Aalayam | ||
| 1967 | Karpooram | ||
| 1967 | Anubavam Pudhumai | ||
| 1967 | Anubavi Raja Anubavi | ||
| 1968 | Uyarndha Manithan | ||
| 1968 | Naalum Therinthavan | ||
| 1968 | Galatta Kalyanam | ||
| 1968 | Kadhal Vaaganam | ||
| 1968 | Kallum Kaniyagum | ||
| 1968 | Soappu Seeppu Kannadi | ||
| 1969 | Vaa Raja Vaa | ||
| 1969 | Ponnu Mappillai | ||
| 1969 | Thirudan |
1970s
| Year | Film | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1970 | Thirumalai Thenkumari | ||
| 1970 | Patham Pasali | ||
| 1970 | Engirundho Vandhaal | ||
| 1970 | Enga Mama | ||
| 1970 | Dharisanam | ||
| 1970 | Veettuku Veedu | ||
| 1971 | Thenum Paalum | ||
| 1971 | Thangaikkaga | ||
| 1971 | Kankatchi | ||
| 1972 | Agathiyar | ||
| 1972 | Kasethan Kadavulada | Dr.Irudhayam | |
| 1972 | Rani Yaar Kuzhanthai | ||
| 1973 | Baghdad Perazhagi | ||
| 1973 | Thedi Vandha Lakshmi | ||
| 1973 | Bharatha Vilas | ||
| 1973 | Puttinillu Mettinillu | Telugu | |
| 1973 | Nathaiyil Muthu | ||
| 1973 | Kasi Yathirai | ||
| 1973 | Alaigal | ||
| 1974 | Dikkatra Parvathi | ||
| 1974 | Urimaikural | ||
| 1974 | Naan Avanillai | ||
| 1975 | Dr. Siva | ||
| 1975 | Yarukku Maappillai Yaro | ||
| 1975 | Sonthangal Vaazhga | ||
| 1976 | Unakkaga Naan | ||
| 1976 | Nee Oru Maharani | ||
| 1976 | Uthaman | ||
| 1976 | Satyam | ||
| 1976 | Mayor Meenakshi | ||
| 1976 | Muthana Muthallavo | ||
| 1977 | Sri Krishna Leela | ||
| 1977 | Nallathukku Kalamillai | ||
| 1977 | Avar Enakke Sontham | ||
| 1977 | Palabishegham | ||
| 1977 | Uyarndhavargal | ||
| 1978 | General Chakravarthi | ||
| 1978 | Kanchi Kamakshi | ||
| 1978 | Ennai Pol Oruvan | ||
| 1979 | Kuppathu Raja | ||
| 1979 | Thaayillamal Naan Illai |
1980s
| Year | Film | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | Avan Aval Adhu | ||
| 1980 | Yamanukku Yaman | ||
| 1981 | Ellam Inba Mayyam | ||
| 1982 | Paritchaikku Neramaachu | ||
| 1982 | Pattanathu Rajakkal | ||
| 1982 | Simla Special | ||
| 1983 | Sivappu Sooriyan | ||
| 1983 | Apoorva Sagotharigal | ||
| 1983 | Oru Odai Nadhiyagirathu | ||
| 1984 | Iru Medhaigal | ||
| 1984 | Oorukku Upadesam | ||
| 1984 | Uravai Kaatha Kili | ||
| 1984 | Veetuku Oru Kannagi | ||
| 1984 | Kuva Kuva Vaathugal | ||
| 1984 | Vaai Sollil Veeranadi | ||
| 1984 | Anbe Odi Vaa | ||
| 1985 | Thendrale Ennai Thodu | ||
| 1985 | Ammavum Neeye Appavum Neeye | ||
| 1985 | Kunguma Chimil | ||
| 1985 | Idaya Kovil | ||
| 1985 | Oru Kaidhiyin Diary | ||
| 1985 | Nermai | ||
| 1986 | Muthal Vasantham | ||
| 1986 | Unakkaagave Vaazhgiren | ||
| 1987 | Vanna Kanavugal | ||
| 1987 | Velaikkaran | Waiter | |
| 1987 | Aalappirandhavan | ||
| 1987 | Paadu Nilave | ||
| 1987 | Velundu Vinaiyillai | ||
| 1988 | Kadarkarai Thaagam | ||
| 1988 | Uzhaithu Vaazha Vendum | ||
| 1988 | Katha Nayagan | ||
| 1988 | Manamagale Vaa | ||
| 1988 | Penmani Aval Kanmani | ||
| 1988 | Therkathi Kallan | ||
| 1989 | Siva | Mill owner |
1990s
| Year | Film | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | Michael Madhana Kamarajan | ||
| 1990 | Nalla Kaalam Porandaachu | ||
| 1990 | Keladi Kanmani | ||
| 1990 | Ulagam Pirandhadhu Enakkaga | ||
| 1990 | Madurai Veeran Enga Saami | ||
| 1991 | Naadu Adhai Naadu | ||
| 1991 | Adhikari | ||
| 1991 | Vanakkam Vathiyare | ||
| 1991 | Archana IAS | ||
| 1991 | Thanthu Vitten Ennai | ||
| 1991 | Idhayam | ||
| 1991 | Thayamma | ||
| 1991 | Rudra | Bank cashier | |
| 1991 | Pudhiya Raagam | ||
| 1992 | Unnai Vaazhthi Paadugiren | ||
| 1992 | Thirumathi Palanisamy | ||
| 1992 | Idhuthanda Sattam | ||
| 1992 | Naalaiya Theerpu | ||
| 1992 | Oor Mariyadhai | ||
| 1992 | Sugamana Sumaigal | ||
| 1992 | Oor Mariyadhai | ||
| 1992 | Pandiyan | ||
| 1993 | Dhuruva Natchathiram | ||
| 1993 | Walter Vetrivel | ||
| 1993 | En Idhaya Rani | ||
| 1994 | Pudhiya Mannargal | ||
| 1994 | En Pondatti Nallava | ||
| 1994 | Magalir Mattum | ||
| 1994 | Pondattiye Deivam | ||
| 1995 | Paattu Padava | ||
| 1996 | Maanbumigu Maanavan | ||
| 1998 | Kumbakonam Gopalu | ||
| 1998 | Golmaal |
2000s
| Year | Film | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | Manasu | ||
| 2007 | Periyar | Last film |
Television
- Vasool Chakravarthy
- Veetukku Veedu Looty
- Mr. Brain
- Thuppariyum Sambu[6]
References
- ^ a b c Manoj Krishna (31 July 2011). "வாய்ப்பும், வருமானமும் தேவை!" (in Tamil). Dinamani. Retrieved 26 November 2013.
- ^ "பழம்பெரும் நடிகர் டைப்பிஸ்ட் கோபு மறைவு: நாடகத்தினர், திரையுலகினர் அஞ்சலி". Kamadenu (in Tamil). 6 March 2019. Retrieved 6 March 2019.
- ^ "OVGuide | Online Video Guide". ovguide.com.
- ^ "Kalaimamani awards announced". The Hindu. 11 October 2003. Retrieved 26 November 2013.
- ^ Malathi Rangarajan (30 April 2004). "The `Typist' is a contented man". Retrieved 26 November 2013.
- ^ "09 Vesham Palithathu". 19 July 2017 – via YouTube.
External links
- Typist Gopu at IMDb
- Typist Gopu on Moviebuff
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