Burt Kwouk

Sailor Steve · 05-24-16, 11:51 AM

First I've heard of it. Also sad to see him go. I remember the villains he played, especially the drug-smuggling general in Air America, but of course the Pink Panther series was the best.

Jimbuna · 05-24-16, 12:20 PM

A fine and distinguished actor yet one I never realised was born in the UK.

RIP Mr Ling

August · 05-24-16, 12:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Sailor Steve

, especially the drug-smuggling general in Air America

He had the greatest line in that entire movie.

"I no go from Warlord to liquor store owner!"

Rhodes · 05-24-16, 04:48 PM

R.I.P!

Torplexed · 05-24-16, 07:27 PM

He outlived his former employer by 36 years. R.I.P. Burt.

Commander Wallace · 05-24-16, 08:15 PM

Rest in Peace

Oberon · 05-24-16, 08:57 PM

One of the things that increased my respect for Kwouk and the writers of Tenko were the final few episodes of the series, after Japans surrender.
All through-out the series you've witnessed the barbarity of Japans warping of the bushido code applied to the women of the camp, Major Yamauchi himself was responsible for some of the acts which whilst normal to the Japanese were horrific to the west.
And yet, at the end, you almost feel sorry for him, it's strange really...

Sign of good writing and good acting.

RIP.

BossMark · 05-25-16, 01:57 AM

RIP Burt

05-24-16, 11:51 AM	#1
Sailor Steve Eternal Patrol Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: High in the mountains of Utah Posts: 50,369 Downloads: 745 Uploads: 249	First I've heard of it. Also sad to see him go. I remember the villains he played, especially the drug-smuggling general in Air America, but of course the Pink Panther series was the best. __________________ “Never do anything you can't take back.” —Rocky Russo

05-24-16, 12:20 PM	#2
Jimbuna Chief of the Boat Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: 250 metres below the surface Posts: 190,473 Downloads: 63 Uploads: 13	A fine and distinguished actor yet one I never realised was born in the UK. RIP Mr Ling __________________ Wise men speak because they have something to say; Fools because they have to say something. Oh my God, not again!!

05-24-16, 04:48 PM	#4
Rhodes Silent Hunter Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Figueira da Foz, Portugal Posts: 4,515 Downloads: 110 Uploads: 0	R.I.P! __________________ http://www.flickr.com/photos/16416646@N05/

05-25-16, 01:57 AM	#8
BossMark Fleet Admiral Join Date: May 2011 Location: Leeds, West Yorkshire Posts: 15,272 Downloads: 278 Uploads: 0	RIP Burt __________________ Never trust the Tories look what Thatcher and Major did in the 80s and 90s and look what the wicked witch May is doing now doing now

05-24-16, 07:27 PM	#5
Torplexed Let's Sink Sumptin' ! Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Seattle, WA Posts: 5,823 Downloads: 43 Uploads: 0	He outlived his former employer by 36 years. R.I.P. Burt.

05-24-16, 08:15 PM	#6
Commander Wallace Navy Seal Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Under the sea in an Octupus garden in the shade Posts: 5,294 Downloads: 366 Uploads: 0	Rest in Peace

05-24-16, 08:57 PM	#7
Oberon Lucky Jack Join Date: Jul 2002 Posts: 25,976 Downloads: 61 Uploads: 20	One of the things that increased my respect for Kwouk and the writers of Tenko were the final few episodes of the series, after Japans surrender. All through-out the series you've witnessed the barbarity of Japans warping of the bushido code applied to the women of the camp, Major Yamauchi himself was responsible for some of the acts which whilst normal to the Japanese were horrific to the west. And yet, at the end, you almost feel sorry for him, it's strange really... Sign of good writing and good acting. RIP.