Gordon Westcott, an illustrious and accomplished American film actor of great renown, embarked upon a remarkable and storied career in the cinematic world, commencing on November 6, 1903, with his birth as Myrthus Hickman, a name that would eventually be replaced by the one that would come to symbolize his enduring legacy in the world of entertainment.
Personal Details
BornNov 6, 1903 Saint George, Utah, USA
Spouse
Anne Weston Brandreth
( Jan 22, 1930 to Oct 31, 1933 )Hazel Betha McArthur
( Apr 1, 1926 to Oct 1, 1928 )Margaret Cardon
( Apr 17, 1922 to Oct 19, 1925 )
Biography
Career
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1935

A Night at the Ritz as Scurvin
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Going Highbrow as Sam Long
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The White Cockatoo as Dr. Roberts
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Front Page Woman as Maitland Coulter
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Go Into Your Dance as Fred
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1934

Kansas City Princess as Jimmy the Dude aka Frankie Smith
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Registered Nurse as Jim Benton
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The Circus Clown as Frank Madison
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I've Got Your Number as Nicky
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The Case of the Howling Dog as Arthur Cartwright
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Dark Hazard as Joe
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Murder in the Clouds as George Wexley
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6 Day Bike Rider as Harry
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Fashions of 1934 as Harry Brent
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Fog Over Frisco as Joe Bello
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1933

The Working Man as Fred 'Freddie' Pettison
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Private Detective 62 as Tony Bandor
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Lilly Turner as Rex Durkee
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The Crime of the Century as Gilbert Reid
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Footlight Parade as Harry Thompson
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Heroes for Sale as Roger Winston
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The World Changes as John Nordholm
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1932

Devil and the Deep as Lt. Toll
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Love Me Tonight as Credit Manager (uncredited)
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Merrily We Go to Hell as Party Boy (uncredited)