Typist Gopu

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Typist Gopu
Born1933or1934 [1]
Died (aged 85) [2]
Nationality Indian
Occupation(s)Film Actor, Stage Actor, Television Actor
Years active1965–2007

Gopalarathnam, 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]

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Career

A native of Manakkal, Lalgudi in Trichy district, Gopalarathnam 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

YearFilmRoleNotes
1965 Naanal Debut film
1966 Sadhu Mirandal Kadam MasterSpecial Appearance
Madras To Pondicherry
1967 Adhey Kangal
Aalayam
Karpooram
Anubavam Pudhumai
Anubavi Raja Anubavi
1968 Uyarndha Manithan
Naalum Therinthavan
Galatta Kalyanam
Kadhal Vaaganam
Kallum Kaniyagum
Soappu Seeppu Kannadi
1969 Vaa Raja Vaa
Ponnu Mappillai
Thirudan Guest Role

1970s

YearFilmRoleNotes
1970 Thirumalai Thenkumari
Patham Pasali
Engirundho Vandhaal
Enga Mama Koteeswaran's Hostel Warden
Dharisanam
Veettuku Veedu
1971 Thenum Paalum
Thangaikkaaga
Kankatchi
1972 Agathiyar
Kasethan Kadavulada Dr.Irudhayam
Rani Yaar Kuzhanthai
1973 Baghdad Perazhagi
Thedi Vandha Lakshmi
Bharatha Vilas
Nathaiyil Muthu
Kasi Yathirai
Alaigal
1974 Dikkatra Parvathi
Urimaikural
Naan Avanillai
1975 Dr. Siva
Yarukku Maappillai Yaro
Sonthangal Vaazhga
1976 Unakkaga Naan
Nee Oru Maharani
Uthaman
Satyam
Mayor Meenakshi
Muthana Muthallavo
1977 Sri Krishna Leela
Nallathukku Kalamillai
Avar Enakke Sontham
Palabishegham
Uyarndhavargal
1978 General Chakravarthi
Kanchi Kamakshi
Ennai Pol Oruvan
1979 Kuppathu Raja
Thaayillamal Naan Illai

1980s

YearFilmRoleNotes
1982 Simla Special
1984 Rajathanthiram Waiter
1987 Vanna Kanavugal
1988 Unnal Mudiyum Thambi

1990s

YearFilmRoleNotes
1990 Nalla Kaalam Porandaachu
Keladi Kanmani
Ulagam Pirandhadhu Enakkaga
Madurai Veeran Enga Saami
En Kadhal Kanmani Ramesh
Michael Madhana Kamarajan
1991 Naadu Adhai Naadu
Adhikari
Vanakkam Vathiyare
Archana IAS
Idhayam
Thayamma
Rudra Bank cashier
Pudhiya Raagam
1992 Unnai Vaazhthi Paadugiren
Thirumathi Palanisamy
Idhuthanda Sattam
Naalaiya Theerpu
Oor Mariyadhai
Sugamana Sumaigal
Oor Mariyadhai
Pandiyan
1993 Dhuruva Natchathiram
Walter Vetrivel
En Idhaya Rani
1994 Pudhiya Mannargal
En Pondatti Nallava
Magalir Mattum
Pondattiye Deivam
1995 Paattu Padava
1996 Maanbumigu Maanavan
1998 Kumbakonam Gopalu Tenant
Golmaal

2000s

YearFilmRoleNotes
2000 Manasu
2007 Periyar Last film

Television

References

  1. 1 2 3 Manoj Krishna (31 July 2011). "வாய்ப்பும், வருமானமும் தேவை!" (in Tamil). Dinamani . Retrieved 26 November 2013.
  2. ↑ "பழம்பெரும் நடிகர் டைப்பிஸ்ட் கோபு மறைவு: நாடகத்தினர், திரையுலகினர் அஞ்சலி". Kamadenu (in Tamil). 6 March 2019. Archived from the original on 6 March 2019. Retrieved 6 March 2019.
  3. ↑ "OVGuide | Online Video Guide". ovguide.com.
  4. ↑ "Kalaimamani awards announced". The Hindu . 11 October 2003. Archived from the original on 26 October 2003. Retrieved 26 November 2013.
  5. ↑ Malathi Rangarajan (30 April 2004). "The 'Typist' is a contented man". The Hindu . Archived from the original on 12 November 2004. Retrieved 26 November 2013.
  6. ↑ "09 Vesham Palithathu". 19 July 2017 – via YouTube.
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