Bernie Kopell
PMP Network Presents
Bernie Kopell reflects on his iconic roles as Siegfried in 'Get Smart' and Doc on 'The Love Boat.' He shares insights into the different experiences each show offered, from the comedic brilliance of 'Get Smart' to the exotic locations of 'The Love Boat.' Kopell also touches on his collaborations with fellow actors like Don Adams.
Bernie Kopell
About Bernie Kopell
Bernie Kopell is an American character actor born in Brooklyn, New York, best known for two iconic television roles: the villainous Siegfried on Get Smart (1966-1969) and Dr. Adam Bricker on The Love Boat (1977-1986). His career spans over five decades with notable appearances on That Girl, When Things Were Rotten, and numerous guest spots on classic sitcoms including My Favorite Martian and The Flying Nun.
In this interview
- Recalls Get Smart was written by brilliant writers including Mel Brooks and Buck Henry.
- Describes playing Siegfried as thirty-three years old, calling the experience a privilege.
- Remembers laughing so hard with Don Adams they couldn't finish scenes together.
- Notes Love Boat took cast to exotic locations including the Orient and Mediterranean.
“Working with Don Adams was very nice. We laughed when we did Get Smart.”— Bernie Kopell, in this interview
Since this interview
Kopell co-starred with Hal Linden in the off-Broadway play Two Jews Talking from August through October 2022. As of 2023, he continued to appear regularly in film and television productions, maintaining an active career into his nineties.
