About Burt Kwouk
Lived 1930 – 2016 (aged 85). Burt Kwouk was a British actor, film actor and television actor.
Personal life Kwouk married Caroline Tebbs in Wandsworth, London, in the summer of 1961. Their son was born in 1974. Kwouk was appointed an Officer of the Order of the British Empire (OBE) in the 2011 New Year Honours for services to drama. In later years, he lived in Hampstead, London.
Death Kwouk died on 24 May 2016 at the age of 85, from cancer, at the Marie Curie Hospice in Hampstead.
Selected filmography
Film
Television
Audio theatre Doctor Who: Loups-Garoux (2001) as Doctor Hayashi
Video games
Miscellaneous Film trailer – Monty Python and the Holy Grail (1974) as Asian Voiceover Announcer A 17-minute interview with Burt Kwouk from 2010 about his appearances in ITC shows is featured on the Network DVD The Sentimental Agent.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Burt Kwouk?
British actor (1930–2016)
When was Burt Kwouk born?
Burt Kwouk was born on 18 July 1930 in Manchester.
When did Burt Kwouk die?
Burt Kwouk died on 24 May 2016 in Manchester.
What was Burt Kwouk's occupation?
Burt Kwouk was an actor, film actor and television actor.
What nationality was Burt Kwouk?
Burt Kwouk was British.
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