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Nora Gordon

Known For
Acting
Born
November 29, 1893 in West Hartlepool, County Durham, England, UK
Died
May 11, 1970
Active Years
1941–1971 (31 Years)
Total Credits
43 credits in database
Acting Born Nov 29, 1893 Died May 11, 1970 West Hartlepool, County Durham, England, UK 43 credits
43
Total Credits
1941–1971
31 Years Career Span
21
Vault Titles
10
Key Co-Stars

Biography

Subject: Nora Gordon (Acting).
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Name: Nora Gordon.
Profession: British film and television actress.
Birth Date: 29 November 1893.
Birth Place: West Hartlepool, County Durham, England, UK.
Death Date: 11 May 1970.
Death Place: London [4] or Richmond-upon-Thames, Surrey, England, UK [3].
Spouse: Leonard Sharp.
Daughter: Dorothy Gordon (actress).
Known for/Credits: 43 known credits [1]. Gilbert and Sullivan: The Immortal Jesters (1961), Musical Playhouse (1959), and The Vise (1954) [3].
Other details: Appeared in several British Ministry of Information films, particularly during World War II [2, 5].

Nora Gordon was a British film and television actress born on 29 November 1893 in West Hartlepool, County Durham, England, UK. She was married to Leonard Sharp, and her daughter was the actress Dorothy Gordon. Gordon's acting credits include 43 known works. She was known for her roles in Gilbert and Sullivan: The Immortal Jesters (1961), Musical Playhouse (1959), and The Vise (1954). Additionally, she appeared in several British Ministry of Information films, notably during World War II. Gordon died on 11 May 1970. Sources list her place of death as London or Richmond-upon-Thames, Surrey, England, UK.
"Nora Gordon was a British film and television actress born on 29 November 1893 in West Hartlepool, County Durham, England, UK. She was married to Leonard Sharp

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Career

Career overview

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Name: Nora Gordon.
Profession: British film and television actress.
Birth: 29 November 1893, West Hartlepool, County Durham, England, UK.
Death: 11 May 1970 (76 years old). Locations mentioned: London [4], Richmond-upon-Thames, Surrey, England, UK [3].
Family: Married to Leonard Sharp. Daughter is actress Dorothy Gordon.
Known Credits: 43 [1].
Notable Works:
Gilbert and Sullivan: The Immortal Jesters (1961) [3].
Musical Playhouse (1959) [3].
The Vise (1954) [3].
British Ministry of Information films, particularly during World War II [2, 5].
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Nora Gordon was a British film and television actress. Born on 29 November 1893 in West Hartlepool, County Durham, England, she established a career that included 43 known credits. During World War II, she appeared in several British Ministry of Information films.
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Her acting credits include appearances in The Vise in 1954, Musical Playhouse in 1959, and Gilbert and Sullivan: The Immortal Jesters in 1961. Gordon was married to Leonard Sharp, and her daughter, Dorothy Gordon, was also an actress. She died on 11 May 1970. Sources list her place of death as London or Richmond-upon-Thames, Surrey, England, UK.
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Nora Gordon was a British film and television actress with 43 known credits. Born on 29 November 1893 in West Hartlepool, County Durham, England, she was active in the film industry for many years. During World War II, Gordon appeared in a number of British Ministry of Information films.

Her professional work included roles in The Vise in 1954, Musical Playhouse in 1959, and Gilbert and Sullivan: The Immortal Jesters in 1961. In her personal life, she was married to Leonard Sharp, and her daughter, Dorothy Gordon, was also an actress. Gordon died on 11 May 1970 at the age of 76. Records indicate her death occurred in either London or Richmond-upon-Thames, Surrey, England, UK.
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"Nora Gordon was a British film and television actress with 43 known credits. Born on 29 November 1893 in West Hartlepool, County Durham, England, she was active in the film industry for many years. During World War II, Gordon appeared in a number of British Ministry of Information films.

Her professional work included roles in The Vise in 1954, Musical Playhouse in 1959, and Gilbert and Sullivan: The Immortal Jesters in 1961. In her personal life, she was married to Leonard Sharp, and her daughter, Dorothy Gordon, was also an actress. Gordon died on 11 May 1970 at the age of

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Career timeline

A Ghost Story for Christmas
Whistle and I'll Come to YouAll On Her Own
OmnibusSir Arthur Conan Doyle
Gideon's WayThe NannyThe Intelligence Men
Sherlock HolmesThe Curse of the Mummy's TombCarry On Spying
Twice Round the DaffodilsThe Piper's Tune
VictimCarry On RegardlessTicket to Paradise
No Hiding PlaceSapphireHorrors of the Black MuseumTop Floor GirlHigh Jump
Woman in a Dressing Gown
Colonel March of Scotland Yard
The Adventures of Robin HoodLilli Palmer TheatreA Kid for Two FarthingsThe Constant HusbandPolice Dog
BlackoutRadio Cab Murder
Murder at 3am
Night Was Our FriendCircle of DangerBlackmailed
The Woman in QuestionOnce a Sinner
Floodtide
My Brother Jonathan
Death in High Heels
Old Mother Riley's CircusDanny Boy

Full Filmography

43 titles
  • A Ghost Story for Christmas (1971) as Proprietress
  • Whistle and I'll Come to You (1968) as Proprietress
  • All On Her Own (1968) as Jean
  • Omnibus (1967) as Proprietress
  • Sir Arthur Conan Doyle (1967) as Landlady
  • Gideon's Way (1965) as Mrs. Harrow
  • The Nanny (1965) as Mrs. Griggs
  • The Intelligence Men (1965) as Madame Petrovna's Dresser (uncredited)
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  • Sherlock Holmes (1964)
  • The Curse of the Mummy's Tomb (1964) as Sir Giles' Housekeeper (uncredited)
  • Carry On Spying (1964) as Elderly Woman (uncredited)
  • Twice Round the Daffodils (1962) as Cleaner
  • The Piper's Tune (1962) as Theresa
  • Victim (1961) as Farr's Housekeeper (uncredited)
  • Carry On Regardless (1961) as Cleaner (uncredited)
  • Ticket to Paradise (1961) as Mrs. Withers
  • No Hiding Place (1959)
  • Sapphire (1959) as Newsagent's Wife
  • Horrors of the Black Museum (1959) as Woman in Hall
  • Top Floor Girl (1959)
  • High Jump (1959) as Mrs. Barlow
  • Woman in a Dressing Gown (1957) as Mrs. Williams
  • Colonel March of Scotland Yard (1956) as Housekeeper
  • The Adventures of Robin Hood (1955) as Nurse
  • Lilli Palmer Theatre (1955) as Frau Mossbach
  • A Kid for Two Farthings (1955) as Customer (uncredited)
  • The Constant Husband (1955) as Housekeeper
  • Police Dog (1955) as Mrs. Lewis
  • The Glass Cage (1955) as Marie Sapolio
  • Blackout (1954) as Casey's Mother
  • Radio Cab Murder (1954) as Fred's Landlady (uncredited)
  • Murder at 3am (1953) as Nanna
  • Night Was Our Friend (1951) as Kate
  • Circle of Danger (1951) as Sheila
  • Blackmailed (1951) as Sine's Housekeeper
  • The Woman in Question (1950) as Neighbour
  • Once a Sinner (1950) as Mrs. Barker (uncredited)
  • Floodtide (1949) as Mrs. Dow (uncredited)
  • My Brother Jonathan (1948) as Mrs. Stevens
  • Death in High Heels (1947) as Miss Arris
  • Old Mother Riley's Circus (1941) as Charwoman
  • Danny Boy (1941) as Mrs. Maloney
  • A Touch of Venus as Jean

Frequently Asked Questions

What movies or TV shows is Nora Gordon best known for?

Nora Gordon is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including A Ghost Story for Christmas (1971), Omnibus (1967), Death at a Funeral (2007), The Nanny (1965).

When and where was Nora Gordon born?

Nora Gordon was born on November 29, 1893 in West Hartlepool, County Durham, England, UK. They passed away on May 11, 1970.

How many credits does Nora Gordon have?

Nora Gordon has accumulated over 43 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1941 to 1971.

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Subject: Nora Gordon (Acting). Goal: Factual identity profile. Constraints: 90-130 words, plain prose only, no markdown, no headings, no preamble, no JSON, no surrounding quotes. Content: Use only provided facts. No inventions. Sources: TMDB, Wikipedia, IMDb, Wikiwand, Biographies.net. Name: Nora Gordon. Profession: Br...

Nora Gordon by the numbers

43credits
33films
10TV series
1941–1971active years

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