Leo Gordon
ActingAbout Leo Gordon
Leo Vincent Gordon (December 2, 1922 – December 26, 2000) was an American film and television character actor as well as a screenplay writer and novelist. During more than 40 years in film and television, he was frequently cast as a supporting actor playing brutish bad guys. Description above from the Wikipedia Leo Gordon licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.
Leo Gordon Movies & Career Overview
The filmography of Leo Gordon reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 50 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.
Dominant Genre
A large portion of Leo Gordon's work falls within the Western genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.
Success Ratio
Approximately 42% of Leo 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 Rage!, which stands out as a key performance.
Best Leo Gordon Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Leo Gordon's career based on audience ratings.
Full Filmography
Every movie Leo Gordon has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1994 | Maverick | Poker Player | Hit | Similar → |
| 1983 | Fire and Ice | Jarol | Hit | Similar → |
| 1983 | M.A.D.D.: Mothers Against Drunk Drivers | Officer Horvath | Hit | Similar → |
| 1980 | Rage! | Cal's Father | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1979 | Son of Hitler | Fritz Tünnes | Average | Similar → |
| 1976 | The Shootist | Books' Victim in Flashback (archive footage / uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1976 | Nashville Girl | Burt | Average | Similar → |
| 1973 | My Name Is Nobody | Red | Hit | Similar → |
| 1971 | The Trackers | Higgins | Average | Similar → |
| 1970 | You Can't Win 'Em All | Bolek | Average | Similar → |
| 1967 | The St. Valentine's Day Massacre | Heitler | Average | Similar → |
| 1967 | Tobruk | Sgt. Krug | Hit | Similar → |
| 1966 | The Night of the Grizzly | Cass Dowdy | Average | Similar → |
| 1965 | The Dictator's Guns | Morrison | Average | Similar → |
| 1963 | Kings of the Sun | Hunac Ceel | Average | Similar → |
| 1963 | McLintock! | Jones | Hit | Similar → |
| 1963 | The Haunted Palace | Edgar Weeden / Ezra Weeden | Hit | Similar → |
| 1963 | The Raven | Grimes (voice) (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1962 | The Intruder | Sam Griffin | Hit | Similar → |
| 1960 | Noose for a Gunman | Link Roy | Average | Similar → |
| 1959 | The Jayhawkers! | Jake Barton | Average | Similar → |
| 1959 | The Big Operator | Danny Sacanzi | Average | Similar → |
| 1959 | Escort West | Trooper Vogel | Average | Similar → |
| 1958 | Ride a Crooked Trail | Sam Mason | Average | Similar → |
| 1958 | Apache Territory | Zimmerman | Hit | Similar → |
| 1958 | Cry Baby Killer | Man in Crowd (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1958 | Quantrill's Raiders | William Clarke Quantrill | Hit | Similar → |
| 1958 | The Notorious Mr. Monks | Chip Klamp | Hit | Similar → |
| 1957 | Man in the Shadow | Chet Huneker | Hit | Similar → |
| 1957 | The Tall Stranger | Stark | Hit | Similar → |
| 1957 | Black Patch | Hank Danner | Average | Similar → |
| 1957 | Lure of the Swamp | Steggins, Insurance Investigator | Hit | Similar → |
| 1956 | 7th Cavalry | Vogel | Average | Similar → |
| 1956 | The Man Who Knew Too Much | Drayton's Chauffeur (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1956 | Great Day in the Morning | Zeff Masterson | Average | Similar → |
| 1956 | Red Sundown | Rod Zellman | Average | Similar → |
| 1955 | Man with the Gun | Ed Pinchot | Average | Similar → |
| 1955 | Tennessee's Partner | The Sheriff | Hit | Similar → |
| 1955 | Robbers' Roost | Jeff | Average | Similar → |
| 1955 | Soldier of Fortune | Big Matt | Average | Similar → |
| 1955 | Santa Fe Passage | Tuss McLawery | Average | Similar → |
| 1955 | Seven Angry Men | Martin White | Average | Similar → |
| 1955 | Ten Wanted Men | Frank Scavo | Average | Similar → |
| 1954 | Sign of the Pagan | Bleda | Average | Similar → |
| 1954 | The Bamboo Prison | Pike | Average | Similar → |
| 1954 | Riot in Cell Block 11 | Crazy Mike Carne | Hit | Similar → |
| 1953 | Hondo | Ed Lowe | Hit | Similar → |
| 1953 | All the Brothers Were Valiant | Peter How | Average | Similar → |
| 1953 | Gun Fury | Tom 'Jess' Burgess | Average | Similar → |
| 1953 | China Venture | Sgt. Hank Janowicz | Super Hit | Similar → |
Leo Gordon - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Leo Gordon?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Leo Gordon is "Rage!" with a rating of 8.0/10.
How many movies has Leo Gordon acted in?
Leo Gordon has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Leo Gordon?
Other notable films include "China Venture", "The Man Who Knew Too Much", and "My Name Is Nobody".