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Gopalarathnam, known by his stage name Typist Gopu, was an Indian actor known for comedy and supporting roles. He acted in over 600 stage plays and 400 films.




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. 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. He also acted on comedy television serials after acting opportunities ceased to come.




Filmography


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Television


Vasool Chakravarthy
Veetukku Veedu Looty
Mr. Brain
Thuppariyum Sambu




References






External links


Typist Gopu at IMDb
Typist Gopu on Moviebuff

Kata Kunci Pencarian:

• Typist Gopu
• Gopu
• Paadu Nilave
• Solaikuyil
• Kalaimamani
• Naanal (film)
• Thirumathi Palanisamy
• Vaazha Ninaithaal Vaazhalaam
• Unnal Mudiyum Thambi
• Pandian (film)