James Gordon (actor)

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James Gordon
Sunset Jones (1921) - 5.jpg
Gordon in Sunset Jones (1921)
Born(1871-04-23)April 23, 1871
DiedMay 12, 1941(1941-05-12) (aged 70)
Years active1911-1935
Spouse Mabel Van Buren

James Gordon (April 23, 1871 May 12, 1941) was an American silent film actor. He appeared in more than 120 films between 1911 and 1935. He also directed 4 films between 1913 and 1915, including the 1915 film The New Adventures of J. Rufus Wallingford .

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Gordon was born in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, on April 23, 1871. [1] He died on May 12, 1941, in Hollywood, California, aged 70, [2] from post-surgical complications.[ citation needed ] He is buried in Hollywood Forever Cemetery. [1]

Selected filmography

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References

  1. 1 2 Ellenberger, Allan R. (May 1, 2001). Celebrities in Los Angeles Cemeteries: A Directory. McFarland. p. 129. ISBN   978-0-7864-5019-0 . Retrieved March 8, 2022.
  2. "James Gordon" . The New York Times. May 14, 1941. p. 21. Retrieved March 8, 2022.