Gordon Oliver
| Gordon Oliver | |
|---|---|
| Born |
April 27, 1910 Los Angeles, California, U.S. |
| Died |
January 26, 1995 (aged 84) Los Angeles, California, U.S. |
| Occupation | Actor, film producer |
| Years active | 1933-1972 |
Gordon Oliver (April 27, 1910 – January 26, 1995) was an American actor and film producer.[1] He appeared in more than 45 films and television shows between 1933 and 1972.
Film
Oliver began working in movies in 1936, eventually working for Warner Brothers, Columbia and RKO.[2] He went on to appear in approximately 25 films.[3]
Television
Oliver was executive producer of It Takes a Thief, Peter Gunn, Mr. Lucky, and Mr. Adams and Eve. On-screen, he was co-host of Mobil Theatre and Douglas Fairbanks, Jr., Presents.[3]
Family
Oliver was married to model Elsa Oliver for 46 years. They had a son, Angus Duncan, and a daughter, Elsa Lambert.[3]
Death
Oliver died of emphysema January 26, 1995, at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles, California. He was survived by his wife, a son, and a daughter.[3]
Partial filmography
- As actor, unless otherwise noted.
- The Go Getter (1937)
- The Case of the Stuttering Bishop (1937)
- San Quentin (1937)
- Fly-Away Baby (1937)
- Youth on Parole (1937)
- West of Shanghai (1937)
- Jezebel (1938)
- Brother Rat (1938)
- Blondie (1938)
- Sweetheart of the Campus (1941)
- Passport to Destiny (1944)
- Since You Went Away (1944)
- Seven Days Ashore (1944)
- The Spiral Staircase (1946)
- Station West (1948)
- My Forbidden Past (1951)
- The Las Vegas Story (1952)
- Code Name: Heraclitus (1967 - producer)
Radio appearances
| Year | Program | Episode/source |
|---|---|---|
| 1952 | Family Theater | Pas de Deux[4] |
References
- ↑ "Gordon Oliver". NY Times. Retrieved May 2, 2011.
- ↑ Scott, Tony L. (2014). The Stars of Hollywood Forever. Tony L. Scott. ISBN 9781312916975. Retrieved 3 June 2015.
- 1 2 3 4 "Gordon Oliver". Variety. March 5, 1995. Retrieved 3 June 2015.
- ↑ Kirby, Walter (February 10, 1952). "Better Radio Programs for the Week". The Decatur Daily Review. p. 38. Retrieved June 2, 2015 – via Newspapers.com.
