Karel Gott was a Czech singer, composer, actor, and painter. Known in German-speaking countries as the “Golden Voice of Prague,” the pop singer, who also sang in German, is estimated to have sold more than 50 million records. Karel Gott was a Czech singer, composer, actor, and painter. Known in German-speaking countries as the “Golden Voice of Prague,” the pop singer, who also sang in German, is estimated to have sold more than 50 million records.