A native of Bridgeport, Connecticut, Gordon worked as a reporter for a newspaper there before he relocated to New York … See more

After he refused a producer's offer of $35 per week for a minor part in a play, Gordon spent 10 years with a theatrical touring company. Films in which Gordon appeared included The Birth of a Baby, 13 Rue Madeleine… See more

Gordon was involved with founding the Actors' Equity Association. Not long after it was formed, however, he encountered conflicts with officers of the organization as he advocated for inclusion of actors from movies an… See more

Gordon married three times, always to actresses with whom he was performing currently or had done so previously. The first marriage, beginning in January 1907, was to Denver-born actress Rachel Crown, with whom … See more

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