Don Gordon

Don Gordon

Deceased · Born: Nov 13, 1926 · Died: Apr 24, 2017

Personal Details

BornNov 13, 1926 Los Angeles, California, USA
Spouse
  • Denise Farr

    ( Dec 24, 1979 to Apr 24, 2017 )
  • Bek Nelson

    ( Dec 31, 1959 to May 23, 1979 )
  • Nita Talbot

    ( Sep 7, 1954 to Apr 11, 1958 )
  • Helen Westcott

    ( Feb 14, 1948 to Aug 31, 1953 )
Parents
  • Tomaso Guadagno
  • Madeline De Luca
Relatives
  • Ida Lucille Paolantonio Davis (Half Sibling)
  • Mellio Paolantonio (Half Sibling)
  • Albert P Paolantonio (Half Sibling)

Biography

Don Gordon, a multifaceted individual with a remarkable career in the entertainment industry, was born on November 13, 1926, in the vibrant city of Los Angeles, California, USA. This talented actor and writer left an indelible mark on the world of cinema, with his most notable roles including The Towering Inferno, released in 1974, Papillon, which premiered in 1973, and Bullitt, a 1968 blockbuster.

Throughout his life, Don Gordon was blessed with the love and companionship of four remarkable women: Denise Farr, Bek Nelson, Nita Talbot, and Helen Westcott, whom he married in a series of enduring partnerships. Despite the challenges and triumphs that came his way, Gordon remained committed to his craft, consistently pushing the boundaries of his artistic expression.

Sadly, Don Gordon's remarkable life came to a close on April 24, 2017, in his beloved hometown of Los Angeles, California, USA. His passing left a profound void in the lives of those who knew and admired him, but his legacy lives on through the countless memories and experiences he shared with the world.

Career

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1991
The Borrower
The Borrower as Charles Krieger
{"id":5054,"title":"The Exorcist III","year":"1990","character":"Ryan","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/the-exorcist-iii","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/7n9qbutgvhl0.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/7n9qbutgvhl0.jpg"},"released":1}
1990
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1989
{"id":60829,"title":"Code Name Vengeance","year":"1987","character":"Harry Applegate","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/code-name-vengeance","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_60829.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_60829.jpg"},"released":1}
1987
Code Name Vengeance
Code Name Vengeance as Harry Applegate
{"id":2706,"title":"Lethal Weapon","year":"1987","character":"Cop #2","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/lethal-weapon","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/uinp3abo58k0.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/uinp3abo58k0.jpg"},"released":1}
{"id":7309,"title":"The Beast Within","year":"1982","character":"Judge Curwin","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/the-beast-within","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/5jti65gf8jl0.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/5jti65gf8jl0.jpg"},"released":1}
1982
The Beast Within
The Beast Within as Judge Curwin
{"id":10592,"title":"The Final Conflict","year":"1981","character":"Dean","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/the-final-conflict","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/2lv44s63h8ug.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/2lv44s63h8ug.jpg"},"released":1}
1981
{"id":25311,"title":"Out of the Blue","year":"1980","character":"Charlie","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/out-of-the-blue","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/nfa1jjhsh040.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/nfa1jjhsh040.jpg"},"released":1}
1980
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1976
Street Killing
Street Killing as Sgt. Bud Schiffman
{"id":10172,"title":"Charlie's Angels","year":1976,"character":"Gene Wells","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/show\/charlies-angels-1976","type":"show","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/shows\/poster\/40vlrdtf40c0.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/shows\/poster\/40vlrdtf40c0.jpg"},"released":1}
Charlie's Angels
Charlie's Angels as Gene Wells
{"id":64622,"title":"The Education of Sonny Carson","year":"1974","character":"Pigliani","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/the-education-of-sonny-carson","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_64622.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_64622.jpg"},"released":1}
1974
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{"id":1070,"title":"Columbo","year":1974,"character":"Alvin Deschler","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/show\/columbo","type":"show","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/shows\/poster\/5206ngri7lg0.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/shows\/poster\/5206ngri7lg0.jpg"},"released":1}
Columbo
Columbo as Alvin Deschler
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1973
Papillon
Papillon as Julot
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The Mack
The Mack as Hank
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1972
Slaughter
Slaughter as Harry
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Z.P.G.
Z.P.G. as George
{"id":86726,"title":"Fuzz","year":"1972","character":"Anthony La Bresca","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/fuzz","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_86726.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_86726.jpg"},"released":1}
Fuzz
Fuzz as Anthony La Bresca
{"id":34679,"title":"The Last Movie","year":"1971","character":"Neville","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/the-last-movie","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_34679.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_34679.jpg"},"released":1}
1971
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1970
{"id":165840,"title":"The Gamblers","year":"1970","character":"Rooney","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/the-gamblers","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_165840.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_165840.jpg"},"released":1}
{"id":94379,"title":"WUSA","year":"1970","character":"Bogdanovich","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/wusa","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_94379.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_94379.jpg"},"released":1}
WUSA
WUSA as Bogdanovich
{"id":103831335,"title":"The F.B.I.","year":1969,"character":"Aaron Taylor","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/show\/the-fbi","type":"show","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/show_103831335.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/show_103831335.jpg"},"released":1}
1969
The F.B.I.
The F.B.I. as Aaron Taylor
{"id":22429,"title":"Bullitt","year":"1968","character":"Lt. Delgetti","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/bullitt","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/3351k6b6lth0.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/3351k6b6lth0.jpg"},"released":1}
1968
Bullitt
Bullitt as Lt. Delgetti
{"id":10348,"title":"The Invaders","year":1967,"character":"Charlie Gilman","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/show\/the-invaders","type":"show","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/show_10348.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/show_10348.jpg"},"released":1}
1967
The Invaders
The Invaders as Charlie Gilman
{"id":103831319,"title":"12 O'Clock High","year":1966,"character":"Capt. Dominic Dejohn","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/show\/12-oclock-high","type":"show","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/show_103831319.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/show_103831319.jpg"},"released":1}
1966
12 O'Clock High
12 O'Clock High as Capt. Dominic Dejohn
{"id":201002,"title":"The Lollipop Cover","year":"1965","character":"Nick Bartaloni","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/the-lollipop-cover","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_201002.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_201002.jpg"},"released":1}
1965
The Lollipop Cover
The Lollipop Cover as Nick Bartaloni
{"id":103834694,"title":"Kraft Suspense Theatre","year":1964,"character":"Millard Severin","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/show\/kraft-suspense-theatre","type":"show","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/show_103834694.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/show_103834694.jpg"},"released":1}
1964
Kraft Suspense Theatre
Kraft Suspense Theatre as Millard Severin
{"id":103831566,"title":"The Outer Limits","year":1963,"character":"GIA Agent Luis D. Spain","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}
1963
The Outer Limits
The Outer Limits as GIA Agent Luis D. Spain
{"id":103834695,"title":"Bob Hope Presents the Chrysler Theatre","year":1963,"character":"Seymour Hythe","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/show\/bob-hope-presents-the-chrysler-theatre","type":"show","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/show_103834695.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/show_103834695.jpg"},"released":1}
{"id":66347,"title":"Cry Tough","year":"1959","character":"Incho","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/cry-tough","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_66347.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_66347.jpg"},"released":1}
1959
Cry Tough
Cry Tough as Incho
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1957
Revolt at Fort Laramie
Revolt at Fort Laramie as Jean Salignac
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1955
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1953
Girls in the Night
Girls in the Night as Irv Kellener
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1951
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Halls of Montezuma
Halls of Montezuma as Marine (uncredited)
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1949
Twelve O'Clock High
Twelve O'Clock High as First patient in base hospital
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2012
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2005
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1990
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1965