James Gordon was an American actor who is best known for The Last of the Mohicans, Hearts of Oak, and Tess of the D’Urbervilles.
Personal and Family Life
James Gordon was born on April 23, 1871, in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. He was married to Rita and later to Mabel Van Buren, with whom he had one child. Throughout his career, he was also one of the founders of the acting group called “The Troupers.” He gained prominence as a leading man for Julia Marlowe in various Shakespearean plays performed across the country.
Death and Legacy
James Gordon passed away on May 12, 1941, in Hollywood, California, due to complications from surgery. His contributions to theatre and film left a mark on the entertainment industry, particularly in Shakespearean performances. He is remembered for his significant roles in early cinema and for influencing theater arts during his time.
Filmography
| Title | Release Date | Character |
|---|---|---|
| The Sea Wolf | 1920-05-15 | ‘Death’ Larsen |
| The Lighthouse by the Sea | 1911-09-15 | First Young Fisherman |
| The Ice Flood | 1926-10-01 | |
| The Last of the Mohicans | 1920-11-21 | Col. Munro |
| Defying Destiny | 1923-09-29 | Mr. Alden |
| Wanderer of the Wasteland | 1924-08-09 | Alex MacKay |
| Excuse My Dust | 1920-03-20 | Griggs (uncredited) |
| The Buckaroo Kid | 1926-11-14 | James Mulford |
| One More Spring | 1935-02-15 | |
| The Relief of Lucknow | 1912-07-26 | General Havelock |
| Dad’s Choice | 1928-01-07 | James Gordon |
| The Charge of the Light Brigade | 1912-12-11 | Lord Raglan |
| The Bachelor Father | 1931-01-10 | Carson Creswell |
| Trail-in’ | 1921-12-11 | William Drew |
| A Romance of the Cliff Dwellers | 1911-12-29 | Second Romantic Rival |
| Beatrice Fairfax | 1916-08-07 | Christopher McRay / The Prince’s bodyguard |
| Masked Emotions | 1929-06-22 | Capt. Goodell |
| Hearts of Oak | 1924-10-05 | John Owen |
| Behind the Door | 1919-12-14 | Bill Tavish |
| Tess of the D’Urbervilles | 1913-09-01 | Crick |
| The Hot Spot | 1931-09-14 | Warden |
| Caprice | 1913-11-10 | Mr. Henderson |
| Experimental Marriage | 1919-03-10 | Callahan (as Jim Gordon) |
| The White Sin | 1924-02-24 | Yacht Captain |
| Miss Nobody | 1926-06-27 | Police Sergeant |
| The Front Page | 1931-04-04 | The Mayor |
| Babe Comes Home | 1927-05-22 | Baseball Player |
| The Old Swimmin’ Hole | 1921-02-26 | Mr. Hull – Ezra’s Pa |
| A Self-Made Man | 1922-06-25 | Jonas Spurlock |
| Nancy from Nowhere | 1922-01-22 | Mr. Kelly |
| A Game Chicken | 1922-02-26 | Joshua Hastings |
| On the High Seas | 1922-09-17 | Captain of S.S. Andren |
| The Old Monk’s Tale | 1913-02-15 | Allesandro |
| Jacques of the Silver North | 1919-06-09 | Don Baird |
| Flying High | 1926-12-20 | V.E. Martin |
| The Bait | 1921-01-02 | John Garson – The Game Warden |
| Tumbleweeds | 1925-12-27 | Joe Hinman |
| The Lure of the Circus | 1918-11-18 | Guy Brock |
| The Love Gambler | 1922-11-12 | Colonel Angus McClelland |
| The Man Who Came Back | 1924-08-17 | Captain Gallon |
| Mary’s Ankle | 1920-02-29 | George P. Hampton |