Alan Gifford

Alan Gifford

Deceased · Born: Mar 11, 1911 · Died: Mar 20, 1989

Personal Details

BornMar 11, 1911 Taunton, Massachusetts, USA

Biography

John Lennox, later known as Alan Gifford, was born on March 11, 1911, in Taunton, Massachusetts, USA. He was a talented individual who pursued a career in acting, leaving behind a lasting impact on the film industry.

Throughout his illustrious career, Gifford was featured in numerous notable films. One of his most iconic roles was in the groundbreaking science fiction film "2001: A Space Odyssey" (1968),directed by Stanley Kubrick. He also appeared in the popular television series "The Saint" (1962),playing a significant character in the show.

In addition to his work in film and television, Gifford was also featured in the 1974 horror film "Phase IV". His versatility as an actor allowed him to excel in a wide range of genres, showcasing his remarkable talent.

In his personal life, Gifford was married to Blanch, with whom he shared a strong bond. After their divorce, he remarried to Beatrix Gifford, taking her surname as his stage name. The couple had one beautiful daughter together, a testament to their love and commitment to each other.

Sadly, Alan Gifford passed away on March 20, 1989, in Blairgowrie, Perthshire, Scotland. His legacy lives on through his impressive body of work, and he remains an iconic figure in the world of entertainment.

Career

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1982
The Final Option
The Final Option as Sen. Kohoskie
{"id":3684,"title":"Ragtime","year":"1981","character":"Judge","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/ragtime","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_3684.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_3684.jpg"},"released":1}
1981
Ragtime
Ragtime as Judge
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{"id":13505,"title":"Phase IV","year":"1974","character":"Mr. Eldridge","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/phase-iv","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_13505.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_13505.jpg"},"released":1}
1974
Phase IV
Phase IV as Mr. Eldridge
{"id":27769,"title":"The Legend of Nigger Charley","year":"1972","character":"Hill Carter","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/the-legend-of-nigger-charley","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_27769.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_27769.jpg"},"released":1}
1972
{"id":81982,"title":"Only When I Larf","year":"1968","character":"Poster","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/only-when-i-larf","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_81982.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_81982.jpg"},"released":1}
1968
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{"id":6007,"title":"2001: A Space Odyssey","year":"1968","character":"Poole's Father","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/2001-a-space-odyssey","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/3s8ugvoj9go0.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/3s8ugvoj9go0.jpg"},"released":1}
2001: A Space Odyssey
2001: A Space Odyssey as Poole's Father
{"id":10322,"title":"The Champions","year":1968,"character":"Admiral","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/show\/the-champions","type":"show","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/show_10322.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/show_10322.jpg"},"released":1}
The Champions
The Champions as Admiral
{"id":87672,"title":"Arrivederci, Baby!","year":"1966","character":"American Brasshat","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/arrivederci-baby","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_87672.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_87672.jpg"},"released":1}
1966
Arrivederci, Baby!
Arrivederci, Baby! as American Brasshat
{"id":87623,"title":"Where the Spies Are","year":"1966","character":"Security","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/where-the-spies-are","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_87623.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_87623.jpg"},"released":1}
{"id":11921,"title":"Carry on Cowboy","year":"1965","character":"Commissioner","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/carry-on-cowboy","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/6jrjkfdgclh0.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/6jrjkfdgclh0.jpg"},"released":1}
1965
Carry on Cowboy
Carry on Cowboy as Commissioner
{"id":82149,"title":"Devil Doll","year":"1964","character":"Bob Garrett","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/devil-doll","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_82149.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_82149.jpg"},"released":1}
1964
Devil Doll
Devil Doll as Bob Garrett
{"id":103831566,"title":"The Outer Limits","year":1964,"character":"The Guide","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/show\/the-outer-limits","type":"show","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/shows\/poster\/1jmack0kfa18.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/shows\/poster\/1jmack0kfa18.jpg"},"released":1}
The Outer Limits
The Outer Limits as The Guide
{"id":32540,"title":"The Road to Hong Kong","year":"1962","character":"American Official","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/the-road-to-hong-kong","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_32540.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_32540.jpg"},"released":1}
1962
The Road to Hong Kong
The Road to Hong Kong as American Official
{"id":10429,"title":"The Saint","year":1962,"character":"Inspector Fernack","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/show\/the-saint","type":"show","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/show_10429.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/show_10429.jpg"},"released":1}
The Saint
The Saint as Inspector Fernack
{"id":66112,"title":"Town Without Pity","year":"1961","character":"General Stafford","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/town-without-pity","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_66112.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_66112.jpg"},"released":1}
1961
Town Without Pity
Town Without Pity as General Stafford
{"id":96300,"title":"Beware of Children","year":"1960","character":"Edgar Treadgold","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/beware-of-children","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_96300.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_96300.jpg"},"released":1}
1960
Beware of Children
Beware of Children as Edgar Treadgold
{"id":66180,"title":"Passport to China","year":"1960","character":"Charles Orme","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/passport-to-china","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_66180.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_66180.jpg"},"released":1}
Passport to China
Passport to China as Charles Orme
{"id":186487,"title":"Too Young to Love","year":"1960","character":"Mr. Elliot","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/too-young-to-love","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_186487.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_186487.jpg"},"released":1}
Too Young to Love
Too Young to Love as Mr. Elliot
{"id":173877,"title":"ITV Play of the Week","year":"1959","character":"Broderick","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/itv-play-of-the-week","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_173877.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_173877.jpg"},"released":1}
1959
{"id":13604,"title":"The Mouse That Roared","year":"1959","character":"Air Raid Warden","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/the-mouse-that-roared","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_13604.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_13604.jpg"},"released":1}
The Mouse That Roared
The Mouse That Roared as Air Raid Warden
{"id":103834732,"title":"Interpol Calling","year":1959,"character":"Bonnier","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/show\/interpol-calling","type":"show","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/show_103834732.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/show_103834732.jpg"},"released":1}
{"id":10402,"title":"The Larkins","year":1959,"character":"Henry B. Rogers","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/show\/the-larkins-1958","type":"show","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/show_10402.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/show_10402.jpg"},"released":1}
The Larkins
The Larkins as Henry B. Rogers
{"id":66524,"title":"Paris Holiday","year":"1958","character":"American Consul","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/paris-holiday","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_66524.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_66524.jpg"},"released":1}
1958
Paris Holiday
Paris Holiday as American Consul
{"id":173901,"title":"Chain of Events","year":"1958","character":"Lord Fenchurch","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/chain-of-events","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_173901.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_173901.jpg"},"released":1}
Chain of Events
Chain of Events as Lord Fenchurch
{"id":66514,"title":"The Electronic Monster","year":"1958","character":"Wayne","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/the-electronic-monster","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_66514.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_66514.jpg"},"released":1}
{"id":94747,"title":"The Mailbag Robbery","year":"1957","character":"Phil","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/the-mailbag-robbery","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_94747.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_94747.jpg"},"released":1}
1957
{"id":66826,"title":"Across the Bridge","year":"1957","character":"Cooper","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/across-the-bridge","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_66826.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_66826.jpg"},"released":1}
{"id":66033,"title":"Time Lock","year":"1957","character":"George Foster","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/time-lock","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_66033.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_66033.jpg"},"released":1}
Time Lock
Time Lock as George Foster
{"id":82457,"title":"Hour of Decision","year":"1957","character":"J. Foster Green","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/hour-of-decision","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_82457.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_82457.jpg"},"released":1}
Hour of Decision
Hour of Decision as J. Foster Green
{"id":82399,"title":"A King in New York","year":"1957","character":"School Superintendent","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/a-king-in-new-york","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/5ug16eff4ja0.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/5ug16eff4ja0.jpg"},"released":1}
A King in New York
A King in New York as School Superintendent
{"id":10405,"title":"Gunsmoke","year":1957,"character":"Major Harris","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/show\/gunsmoke","type":"show","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/show_10405.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/show_10405.jpg"},"released":1}
Gunsmoke
Gunsmoke as Major Harris
{"id":66458,"title":"The Iron Petticoat","year":"1956","character":"Colonel Newton Tarbell","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/the-iron-petticoat","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_66458.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_66458.jpg"},"released":1}
1956
The Iron Petticoat
The Iron Petticoat as Colonel Newton Tarbell
{"id":67036,"title":"Satellite in the Sky","year":"1956","character":"Colonel Galloway","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/satellite-in-the-sky","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_67036.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_67036.jpg"},"released":1}
Satellite in the Sky
Satellite in the Sky as Colonel Galloway
{"id":67040,"title":"Murder on Approval","year":"1955","character":"Henry Warburg","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/murder-on-approval","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_67040.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_67040.jpg"},"released":1}
1955
Murder on Approval
Murder on Approval as Henry Warburg
{"id":174155,"title":"A Prize of Gold","year":"1955","character":"Maj. Bracken","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/a-prize-of-gold","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_174155.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_174155.jpg"},"released":1}
A Prize of Gold
A Prize of Gold as Maj. Bracken
{"id":174154,"title":"A Yank in Ermine","year":"1955","character":"Col. M'Gurk","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/a-yank-in-ermine","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_174154.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_174154.jpg"},"released":1}
A Yank in Ermine
A Yank in Ermine as Col. M'Gurk
{"id":67248,"title":"No Smoking","year":"1955","character":"American Ambassador","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/no-smoking-1955","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_67248.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_67248.jpg"},"released":1}
No Smoking
No Smoking as American Ambassador
{"id":67383,"title":"Let's Make Up","year":"1954","character":"Hollywood Director","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/lets-make-up","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_67383.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_67383.jpg"},"released":1}
1954
Let's Make Up
Let's Make Up as Hollywood Director
{"id":68346,"title":"No Highway in the Sky","year":"1951","character":"","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/no-highway-in-the-sky","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_68346.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_68346.jpg"},"released":1}
1951
{"id":201218,"title":"The Kangaroo Kid","year":"1950","character":"Steve Corbett","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/the-kangaroo-kid","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_201218.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_201218.jpg"},"released":1}
1950
The Kangaroo Kid
The Kangaroo Kid as Steve Corbett