Dorothy Gordon

Dorothy Gordon

Deceased · Born: Mar 13, 1924 · Died: Apr 18, 2013

Personal Details

BornMar 13, 1924 Camberwell, Surrey, England, UK
Parents
  • Leonard Sharp
  • Nora Gordon

Biography

Dorothy Gordon, a renowned British actress, entered this world on March 13, 1924, in the charming town of Camberwell, Surrey, England, United Kingdom. She would go on to carve out a remarkable career in the entertainment industry, leaving an indelible mark on the world of cinema.

Gordon's impressive filmography boasts a diverse range of iconic roles, including her memorable performance in the 1954 classic "Hobson's Choice," where she shared the screen with the likes of Charles Laughton and Brenda de Banzie. Her talent did not go unnoticed, as she continued to captivate audiences with her nuanced portrayals in subsequent films such as the 1995 horror-comedy "Goosebumps" and the 1960 adaptation of D.H. Lawrence's timeless novel "Sons and Lovers."

Throughout her illustrious career, Dorothy Gordon consistently demonstrated her remarkable range and versatility as an actress, earning the respect and admiration of her peers and the adoration of fans worldwide. Tragically, her life came to a close on April 18, 2013, in Toronto, Canada, leaving behind a legacy that will forever be cherished by those who had the privilege of experiencing her remarkable talent firsthand.

Career

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2007
Air Emergency
Air Emergency as Phyllis Welch
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2004
Sugar
Sugar as Ancient Waitress
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Siblings
Siblings as Dorothy
{"id":7583,"title":"Where the Money Is","year":"2000","character":"Mrs. Norton","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/where-the-money-is","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_7583.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_7583.jpg"},"released":1}
2000
Where the Money Is
Where the Money Is as Mrs. Norton
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1999
Locked in Silence
Locked in Silence as Miss Catalain
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1998
Strike!
Strike! as Mrs. O'Boyle
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1997
Too Close to Home
Too Close to Home as Mrs. Jane Sweeney
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1996
Goosebumps
Goosebumps as Agatha
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1974
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1969
The Main Chance
The Main Chance as Mary Cooper
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1960
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1959
Sapphire
Sapphire as Lily
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1958
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1956
Peril for the Guy
Peril for the Guy as Miss Clark
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Tears for Simon
Tears for Simon as Ice Cream Girl's Friend
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1955
All for Mary
All for Mary as W.R.A.C. Orderly
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1954
Hobson's Choice
Hobson's Choice as Ada Figgins
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1953
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Love in Pawn
Love in Pawn as Marlene
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1952
Tonight at 8:30
Tonight at 8:30 as Elsie Gow (segment "Fumed Oak: An Unpleasant Comedy")
{"id":83004,"title":"The Silver Fleet","year":"1943","character":"Janni Peters","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/the-silver-fleet","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_83004.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_83004.jpg"},"released":1}
1943
The Silver Fleet
The Silver Fleet as Janni Peters
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