Gordon Jackson
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From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. Gordon Cameron Jackson, OBE (19 December 1923 – 15 January 1990) was a Scottish Emmy Award-winning actor best remembered for his roles as the butler Angus Hudson in Upstairs, Downstairs and George Cowley, the head of CI5, in The Professionals. Description above from the Wikipedia article Gordon Jackson (actor), licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.
Career Statistics & Market Influence
Analyzing the cinematic journey of Gordon Jackson reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 50 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.
Genre Dominance: Drama
The majority of Gordon Jackson's filmography leans towards the Drama genre. Audience data suggests that viewers respond most favorably to this persona, though their versatility has allowed for successful crossovers into other categories.
The "Box Office" Signature
With a 58% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Gordon Jackson remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in The Square of Three, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.
Best Gordon Jackson Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Gordon Jackson's career based on audience ratings.
Complete Filmography & Success Status
Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Gordon Jackson.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | Sesame Street: Sing Yourself Silly! | Self (archive footage) | Average | Similar → |
| 1989 | The Winslow Boy | Arthur Winslow | Average | Similar → |
| 1988 | Sesame Street: Put Down the Duckie | Self | Average | Similar → |
| 1986 | Heavenly Pursuits | Himself (Uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1985 | The Shooting Party | Tom Harker | Hit | Similar → |
| 1984 | An Audience with Mel Brooks | Self (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1978 | The Medusa Touch | Doctor Johnson | Hit | Similar → |
| 1973 | The Square of Three | Major Browne | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1972 | Madame Sin | Commander Cavendish | Hit | Similar → |
| 1971 | Kidnapped | Charles Stewart | Average | Similar → |
| 1970 | Scrooge | Tom - Friend of Harry's | Hit | Similar → |
| 1969 | Run Wild, Run Free | Mr. Ransome | Average | Similar → |
| 1969 | The Prime of Miss Jean Brodie | Gordon Lowther | Hit | Similar → |
| 1967 | The Night of the Generals | Captain Engel | Hit | Similar → |
| 1966 | Triple Cross | British Sergeant Questioning Chapman (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1966 | Cast a Giant Shadow | James MacAfee | Average | Similar → |
| 1965 | Those Magnificent Men in Their Flying Machines or How I Flew from London to Paris in 25 Hours 11 Minutes | MacDougal | Hit | Similar → |
| 1965 | The Ipcress File | Carswell | Hit | Similar → |
| 1964 | The Long Ships | Vahlin | Average | Similar → |
| 1963 | The Great Escape | MacDonald 'Intelligence' | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1962 | Mutiny on the Bounty | Seaman Edward Birkett | Hit | Similar → |
| 1961 | Two Wives at One Wedding | Dr. Thomas Murray | Average | Similar → |
| 1961 | Greyfriars Bobby | Farmer | Hit | Similar → |
| 1960 | Tunes of Glory | Capt. Jimmy Cairns, M.C. (Battalion Adjutant) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1960 | Cone of Silence | Capt. Jock Bateson | Hit | Similar → |
| 1960 | Snowball | Bill Donovan | Hit | Similar → |
| 1959 | Devil's Bait | Sergeant Malcolm | Hit | Similar → |
| 1959 | Yesterday's Enemy | Sgt. MacKenzie | Hit | Similar → |
| 1959 | Blind Date | Sergeant | Average | Similar → |
| 1959 | The Navy Lark | Leading Seaman Johnson | Hit | Similar → |
| 1958 | Rockets Galore | George Campbell | Average | Similar → |
| 1957 | Hell Drivers | Scottie | Hit | Similar → |
| 1957 | Seven Waves Away | John Merritt | Hit | Similar → |
| 1956 | Sailor Beware | Carnoustie Bligh | Hit | Similar → |
| 1956 | Women Without Men | Percy | Average | Similar → |
| 1956 | The Baby and the Battleship | Harry | Average | Similar → |
| 1955 | The Quatermass Xperiment | BBC TV producer | Hit | Similar → |
| 1952 | Castle in the Air | Hiker | Average | Similar → |
| 1951 | The Lady with a Lamp | Dr. Anson | Average | Similar → |
| 1950 | Bitter Springs | Mac | Average | Similar → |
| 1949 | Whisky Galore! | George Campbell | Hit | Similar → |
| 1949 | Floodtide | David Shields | Average | Similar → |
| 1948 | Against the Wind | Scotty Duncan | Average | Similar → |
| 1946 | The Captive Heart | Lt. David Lennox | Average | Similar → |
| 1945 | Pink String and Sealing Wax | David Sutton | Average | Similar → |
| 1945 | Pursuit to Algiers | Steward (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1943 | San Demetrio London | Messboy John Jamieson - M.V. San Demetrio | Hit | Similar → |
| 1943 | Nine Men | Young 'un | Average | Similar → |
| 1942 | The Foreman Went to France | Alastair 'Jock' MacFarlan, 19th Fusillers | Hit | Similar → |
| 1942 | One of Our Aircraft Is Missing | (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
Gordon Jackson - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Gordon Jackson?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Gordon Jackson is "The Square of Three" with a rating of 9.0/10.
How many movies has Gordon Jackson acted in?
Gordon Jackson has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Gordon Jackson?
Other notable films include "The Great Escape", "Seven Waves Away", and "Yesterday's Enemy".