Bruce Gordon
Biography
Bruce Gordon was an American actor born on February 1, 1916, in Fitchburg, Massachusetts, USA. He is known for his acting credits, with a total of 83 known credits. Gordon's acting career spanned his lifetime, with his work primarily consisting of television and film appearances. He is best known for playing a role in the ABC television series The Untouchables, where he portrayed a character named Frank Nitti. Gordon passed away on January 20, 2011, at the age of 94.
Career overview
Bruce Gordon was an American actor. He is known for his acting credits. Gordon's acting career spanned a significant number of roles. He appeared in a substantial number of productions, with a total of 83 known credits.
Gordon's acting work includes television series. One notable series he was involved in is The Untouchables, where he played the role of Frank Nitti. This role is often cited as one of his most well-known performances.
Gordon's acting career lasted for many years. He was active in the entertainment industry until his death.
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102 titles- The Violent Earth (1998) Executive Producer
- Timerider: The Adventure of Lyle Swann (1982) as Earl
- Simon & Simon (1981)
- Piranha (1978) as Colonel Waxman
- The Hardy Boys / Nancy Drew Mysteries (1977)
- Joe Forrester (1975)
- Boss Nigger (1975) as Storekeeper
- Lucy Gets Lucky (1975) as Max Vogel
- Police Woman (1974) as Angelo
- The Manhunter (1974)
- Banacek (1972) as Maxwell Barker
- The Partners (1971)
- Machismo: 40 Graves for 40 Guns (1971) as Burt
- Hello Down There (1969) as Adm. Sheridan
- Adam-12 (1968) as Mike Dehner
- Adam-12 (1968) as Sgt. Poster
- Here's Lucy (1968) as Doc Morgan
- Here's Lucy (1968) as Grandfather Kasos
- Here's Lucy (1968) as Rocky
- The Doris Day Show (1968) as Barney Moore
- The Doris Day Show (1968) as Mr. Benedict
- Blondie (1968)
- Tarzan and the Four O'Clock Army (1968) as Moussa
- Ironside (1967)
- Mannix (1967) as Bishop
- He & She (1967) as Lieutenant
- Tarzan (1966)
- The Girl from U.N.C.L.E. (1966) as Vito Pomade
- Run, Buddy, Run (1966) as Mr. Devere
- Run, Buddy, Run (1966) as Mr. D
- Get Smart (1965) as Gronski
- The Man from U.N.C.L.E. (1964) as Lucho Nostra
- Bob Hope Presents the Chrysler Theatre (1963) as Hartford
- The Lucy Show (1962) as Big Nick
- Tower of London (1962) as Earl of Buckingham
- Rider on a Dead Horse (1962) as Barney Senn
- Cain's Hundred (1961) as Marcus Jackson
- Alcatraz Express (1961) as Frank Nitti
- Route 66 (1960)
- Surfside 6 (1960)
- Outlaws (1960)
- The Barbara Stanwyck Show (1960)
- The Chevy Mystery Show (1960) as Lt. Spear
- Key Witness (1960) as Arthur Robbins
- Mission of Danger (1960)
- Bonanza (1959) as Chief Winnemucca
- Bonanza (1959) as Scott
- The Untouchables (1959) as Frank Nitti
- The Untouchables (1959) as Frank Nitti (archive footage) (uncredited)
- The Deputy (1959) as Judge Denton
- One Step Beyond (1959) as Capt. Emil Tremaine
- Adventures in Paradise (1959) as Stevens
- The Detectives (1959)
- The Detectives (1959) as Kirk
- Riverboat (1959) as Garnett
- Johnny Ringo (1959) as Max
- Tightrope (1959) as Sid Zero
- Curse of the Undead (1959) as Buffer
- The Scarface Mob (1959) as Frank Nitti
- Peter Gunn (1958)
- Bat Masterson (1958) as Jason Medford
- Naked City (1958) as Dr. Sorensteen
- 77 Sunset Strip (1958)
- Westinghouse Desilu Playhouse (1958)
- Westinghouse Desilu Playhouse (1958) as Frank Nitti
- Shirley Temple's Storybook (1958) as Robber Captain
- Behind Closed Doors (1958) as Commander Matson
- Jefferson Drum (1958) as Juan Cavanaugh
- The Buccaneer (1958) as Gramby
- Perry Mason (1957) as Frank Thatcher
- Perry Mason (1957) as Judson Bailey
- Perry Mason (1957) as Mr. Winlock
- Maverick (1957) as Rath Lawson
- Have Gun, Will Travel (1957)
- Have Gun, Will Travel (1957) as Louis Dryden
- Sugarfoot (1957) as Elias Stone
- Sugarfoot (1957) as Jack Ellis
- M Squad (1957) as Peter Grauman
- Tombstone Territory (1957) as Jake Hoyt
- Trackdown (1957) as Steve Marriner
- Decoy (1957) as Lt. Andy Andrews
- DuPont Show of the Month (1957) as Defarge
- The Walter Winchell File (1957)
- The Lark (1957) as La Hire
- Gunsmoke (1955) as Jed Gunther
- Gunsmoke (1955) as Tom Samples
- Gunsmoke (1955) as Sloat
- Omnibus (1952) as Lt. Gen. James Longstreet
- Hallmark Hall of Fame (1951) as Thomas Mowbray
- Hallmark Hall of Fame (1951) as La Hire
- Robert Montgomery Presents (1950)
- Robert Montgomery Presents (1950) as Pontius Pilate
- Lux Video Theatre (1950) as Labrutte
- Suspense (1949) as Edward Malloy
- Love Happy (1949) as Hannibal Zoto
- Studio One (1948) as Dave Weber
- Studio One (1948) as Bonnell
- Studio One (1948) as Clanton
- The Philco Television Playhouse (1948) as Burton
- The Naked City (1948) as Cop at Williamsburg Bridge (uncredited)
- The Street with No Name (1948) as Detective in Raid (Uncredited)
- Westinghouse Desilu Playhouse Bernadette Episode as Francois Soubirous
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Bruce Gordon best known for?
Bruce Gordon is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Solar Crisis (1992), Piranha (1978), Michael (1996), Joe Forrester (1975).
When and where was Bruce Gordon born?
Bruce Gordon was born on February 1, 1916 in Fitchburg, Massachusetts, USA. They passed away on January 20, 2011.
How many credits does Bruce Gordon have?
Bruce Gordon has accumulated over 102 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1948 to 1998.
What is Bruce Gordon's background in cinema and television?
Bruce Gordon was an American actor born on February 1, 1916, in Fitchburg, Massachusetts, USA. He is known for his acting credits, with a total of 83 known credits. Gordon's acting career spanned his lifetime, with his work primarily consisting of television and film appearances. He is best known for playing a role in ...
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Age in their best-rated roles
- Hallmark Hall of Fame (1951) as Thomas Mowbray — aged about 35
- Hallmark Hall of Fame (1951) as La Hire — aged about 35
- Banacek (1972) as Maxwell Barker — aged about 56
- The Untouchables (1959) as Frank Nitti — aged about 43
- The Untouchables (1959) as Frank Nitti (archive footage) (uncredited) — aged about 43
- Get Smart (1965) as Gronski — aged about 49
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