Gottfried John (German: [ˈjoːn];[1] 29 August 1942 – 1 September 2014) was a German stage, screen, and voice actor. A long-time collaborator of Rainer Werner Fassbinder, John appeared in many of the filmmaker's projects between 1975 and his death in 1982, including Mother Küsters Goes to Heaven, Despair, The Marriage of Maria Braun , and Berlin Alexanderplatz. His distinctive, gaunt appearance saw him he frequently cast as villains, and he is best known to audiences for his role as the corrupt General Arkady Orumov in the 1995 James Bond film GoldenEye, and for his comedic turn as Julius Caesar in Asterix & Obelix Take On Caesar, the latter for which he won the Bavarian Film Award for Best Supporting Actor.
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Gottfried John was a prominent German stage, screen, and voice actor recognized for his extensive work in European art house and international cinema.
He is best known for his frequent collaborations with director Rainer Werner Fassbinder and his portrayal of General Arkady Ourumov in the film GoldenEye.
His notable credits include The Marriage of Maria Braun, Asterix and Obelix Take On Caesar, and Proof of Life. Explore his complete filmography on Mood.
