Oliver Brandt is the main antagonist of the Columbo episode "The Bye-bye Sky High I.Q. Murder Case". He was played by Theodore Bikel, who also portrayed Oliver Crangle in The Twilight …

With the clever thought of genius, Oliver constructs the perfect crime, providing himself a watertight alibi and he has no doubt that anyone would ever suspect him, far less catch him …

May 22, 2023 · 16 votes, 10 comments. On May 22nd, 1977, Oliver Brandt killed his business partner, Bertie Hastings. He was smart, but Columbo was smarter. Bye Bye…

Investigating the crime, Lt. Columbo plays a mental cat-and-mouse game with his clever adversary. Accountant Oliver Brandt has been embezzling his client’s funds to supplement his …

Tired of Oliver's constant insults and condescension, a humiliated Bertie confronts him with the evidence and threatens to expose him. Oliver shoots Bertie with a silencer but constructs a …

Jan 4, 2021 · When business partner Bertie Hastings threatens to expose him for stealing from clients, accountant Oliver Brandt (Theodore Bikel) simply bumps him off. With both Brandt and …

In "The Bye-Bye Sky High I.Q. Murder Case" Oliver Brandt (played by Theodore Bikel) and Bertie Hastings are partners in an accounting firm catering to corporate and individual clients. Bertie …

Oliver Brandt : I want what is DUE me! Some affection, understanding, gratitude! Support in the worst of times! Vivian Brandt : I don't know what you're talking about.

Jun 21, 2020 · How Theo Bikel’s performance as Oliver Brandt in Columbo Bye-Bye Sky High IQ Murder Case was the genesis of my love for the show. At their very best, the Columbo ‘gotcha’ …