Rao Gopal Rao, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

Rao Gopal Rao

Indian Tollywood actor; politician

Date of Birth: 14-Jan-1937

Place of Birth: Kakinada, Andhra Pradesh, India

Date of Death: 13-Aug-1994

Profession: actor, politician, film producer

Nationality: India

Zodiac Sign: Capricorn

Rao Gopal Rao (born Raavu Gopala Rao) (14 January 1937 – 13 August 1994) was an Indian film character actor, and producer, known for his works predominantly in the Telugu cinema, and Telugu theatre.
In a film career spanning more than forty years, Rao starred in more than four hundred feature films in a variety of characters.
Regarded as one of the finest method actors.
Rao was known for his gruesome portrayals of lead antagonist roles with a touch of humor.
Rao was presented with Kala Prapoorna in 1990 by Andhra University and was honored with "Natavirat" and "Chittoru Nagayya Award" in 1987.Rao was known for his villainous roles in works such as Muthyala Muggu (1975), Bhakta Kannappa (1976), Gorantadiipam (1978), Manavoori Pandavulu (1978), Kaliyuga Ravanasurudu (1980), Tyagayya (1981), Gudachari No.1 (1983), Abhilasha (1983), Khaidi (1983), Challenge (1984), Jaakii (1985), Bullet (1985), Athaku Yamudu Ammayiki Mogudu (1989), Lorry Driver (1990), Kondaveeti Donga (1990), and Gang Leader (1991).