Morgen Ralf,
nachfolgend wie gewünscht, der Fragenkatlog. Das Reminder Mail schicke ich heute abend raus.
Dear Mr. Kiel,
first of all, let me thank you for your kind words and all your patience during the event. It was an honour and a personal pleasure to have met you. I hope your
flight back turned out allright.
Since the event in Cologne was rather crowded, you suggested E-Mail as a medium for this interview.
Our website can be found on the internet.:
http://www.pranke-magazin.de
In 1960, during the filming of "Eegah", you took one week off, to participate in the world famous TV Show, "The Twilight Zone". In the episode "To serve Man" you played all the aliens called Kanamits.
Question:
- Do you recall, how the alien look, the oversized head, was achieved ?
In 1974 you starred in 2 Episodes of "Kolchack - The Night Stalker. [as "Diablero" in "Bad Medicine"(Episode 1.
and as Peremalfait, the Swamp Monster in "The spanish Moss Murders" (Episode 1.9)
Question:
- Did you like the show and what was working with Darrin McGavin like?
- Although this is one of the rare opportunities to see you without Monstermake-Up, you don`t even mention the show in your Biographie. Why is that?
Let us now come back to your movie career. From the numerous movies you have starred in, I picked out 3,
which are personal favourites of mine.
In the 1961 SF Film "The Phantom Planet" you played the Alien, that threatens the stranded astronaut and the inhabitants of the asteroid. Pranke Readers allways love to hear about the Special Effects in a movie.
Question:
- What was the costume made of?
- How long did it take to apply?
- Do you remember, how the glowing eyes effect was achieved?
In 1979, you have starred in another SF Film, an italian picture called "L´Umanoide"
Question:
- How did it come to be, that the Italians were able to get you and a few of the Bond Girls to do this movie? Was Danjaq (the 007 Production Company) involved?
About 6 years after your role as "Jaws" in the James Bond Movie "Moonraker" (1979) you got to play a similar part in the Hong Kong Hames Bond Spoof "Aces go places III" (1985). The first 2 Aces go Places Movies were huge successes in germany, so further sequels were financed with the help of Atlas (german Film Production Company).
Question:
- Do you know, who was responsible for selecting the various the Cameo appearances, including you own? In short terms, how did this happen?
I´ve noticed, that when you are not busy working as an actor, you are writing. Your first book is a biographical novel, co-written by Pamela Wallace, about the "Kentucky Lion: Cassius Marcellus Clay"[1810-1903]
Question:
- When was the first time you heard about this man and why did you decide to write a book about him?
- Who had the final decision over the title of the book, as I´m aware, that an earlier draft was called "Flames of Destiny"?
- Are there any news about a movie or TV adaption of the subject?
Your latest book "Making it Big in the Movies" is your own autobiography.
Question:
- Does this mean,that you don`t plan to act anymore?
There`s an action figure of the Jaws character, you have played on 2 Bond Films, "The Spy who loved me" (1977) and "Moonraker"(1979) in stores now.
Question:
- What is your view on the trend to make Toys of Movie characters in generall?
- What do you think of your figure in regard to the likeness to your person?
You have an extensive and well done site on the internet.(
www.richardkiel.com)
Question:
- How do you rate the internet as an advertising platform for actors today?
- What is your personal view on the internet and it`s
influence on children?
Mr.Kiel thank you in advance for taking the time to do this interview. You´ll get a copy of the magazine, as soon as it´s out, which will be sometime around April,2004.
I´ll remain with
The very best regards to you and your family.
