Gavin Gordon
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Gavin Gordon (born Fred Gavin Gordon; April 7, 1901 - April 7, 1983 ) was an American stage, screen, radio, and television actor. Despite it usually being indicated that he died on his 82nd birthday, his tombstone inscription reveals that he actually died one day earlier.
Gavin Gordon Movies & Career Overview
The filmography of Gavin Gordon reflects a strong mix of popular and critically appreciated roles. Across 50 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.
Dominant Genre
A large portion of Gavin Gordon's work falls within the Drama genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.
Success Ratio
Approximately 60% of Gavin Gordon's films maintain ratings above 6.5, indicating a consistent level of audience approval.
One of the most highly rated entries in their career remains Black Beauty, which stands out as a key performance.
Best Gavin Gordon Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Gavin Gordon's career based on audience ratings.
Full Filmography
Every movie Gavin Gordon has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1965 | Sylvia | Butler (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1964 | The Patsy | Executive on Golf Course | Average | Similar → |
| 1961 | Pocketful of Miracles | Mr. Cole | Hit | Similar → |
| 1961 | All in a Night's Work | Mr. Carruthers (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1959 | The Bat | Lt. Andy Anderson | Average | Similar → |
| 1958 | The Matchmaker | Rudolph | Hit | Similar → |
| 1958 | King Creole | Mr. Primont (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1958 | King Creole | Mr. Primont | Average | Similar → |
| 1957 | Johnny Tremain | Col. Smith | Average | Similar → |
| 1956 | The Ten Commandments | Trojan Ambassador | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1956 | The Vagabond King | Majordomo | Average | Similar → |
| 1956 | Pardners | Businessman (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1954 | White Christmas | General Carlton (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1954 | Knock on Wood | Car Salesman | Hit | Similar → |
| 1947 | Philo Vance's Gamble | Oliver Tennant | Average | Similar → |
| 1947 | Three on a Ticket | Pearson aka Barton | Average | Similar → |
| 1946 | Notorious | Ernest Weylin (uncredited) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1942 | The Lone Star Vigilantes | Major Halland Clark, aka Keller | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1941 | I Killed That Man | J. Reed | Hit | Similar → |
| 1941 | Suspicion | Dr. Bertram Sedbusk (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1941 | Mr. Celebrity | Travers | Hit | Similar → |
| 1941 | Murder by Invitation | Garson Denham | Average | Similar → |
| 1938 | I See Ice | Night Club Singer | Hit | Similar → |
| 1937 | The Toast of New York | Southern Major (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1937 | They Gave Him a Gun | Army Captain (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1937 | High Hat | Gregory Dupont | Average | Similar → |
| 1936 | Ticket to Paradise | Tony Bates | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1936 | The Leavenworth Case | Henry Clavering | Hit | Similar → |
| 1935 | Page Miss Glory | Metz | Hit | Similar → |
| 1935 | Stranded | Jack | Average | Similar → |
| 1935 | Bride of Frankenstein | Lord Byron | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1935 | The Good Fairy | Meredith, On-Screen Actor (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1935 | Red Hot Tires | Griffin | Average | Similar → |
| 1935 | Bordertown | Brook Manville | Average | Similar → |
| 1935 | Grand Old Girl | The President | Hit | Similar → |
| 1934 | Happiness Ahead | 'Jellie' Travis | Hit | Similar → |
| 1934 | The Scarlet Empress | Capt. Gregori Orloff | Hit | Similar → |
| 1933 | Female | Briggs | Average | Similar → |
| 1933 | Black Beauty | Captain Jordan | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1933 | Mystery of the Wax Museum | George Winton | Hit | Similar → |
| 1933 | Hard to Handle | John Hayden (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1932 | The Bitter Tea of General Yen | Dr. Robert 'Bob' Strike | Average | Similar → |
| 1932 | The Phantom of Crestwood | Will Jones | Average | Similar → |
| 1932 | American Madness | Cyril Cluett | Hit | Similar → |
| 1931 | Hollywood Halfbacks | - | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1931 | Secret Service | Arlesford | Hit | Similar → |
| 1931 | The Great Meadow | Evan Muir | Average | Similar → |
| 1930 | Romance | Tom Armstrong | Hit | Similar → |
| 1929 | His First Command | Lt. Freddie Allen | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1929 | Chasing Through Europe | Don Merrill | Hit | Similar → |
Gavin Gordon - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Gavin Gordon?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Gavin Gordon is "Black Beauty" with a rating of 10.0/10.
How many movies has Gavin Gordon acted in?
Gavin Gordon has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Gavin Gordon?
Other notable films include "Hollywood Halfbacks", "His First Command", and "The Lone Star Vigilantes".