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Gale Gordon (1906–1995)

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Ever the curmudgeon, Gale Gordon is best known for his work in TV - and especially his long association with Lucille Ball, having appeared in several of her series for more than two decades from 1962. See full bio »

Born:

Charles T. Aldrich Jr.
in New York City, New York, USA

Died:

(age 89) in Escondido, California, USA
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1991 The New Lassie (TV series)
– No Pets Allowed (1991)
 
1991 Hi Honey, I'm Home (TV series)
Theodore J. Mooney
– Meet the Neilsens (1991) … Theodore J. Mooney
 
1989 The 'Burbs
Walter Seznick
 
1986 Life with Lucy (TV series)
Curtis McGibbon
– Mother of the Bride (1986) … Curtis McGibbon
– Lucy, Legal Beagle (1986) … Curtis McGibbon
– Lucy Makes Curtis Byte the Dust (1986) … Curtis McGibbon
– Lucy Is a Sax Symbol (1986) … Curtis McGibbon
– Lucy Gets Her Wires Crossed (1986) … Curtis McGibbon
See all 13 episodes »
 
1981 Bungle Abbey (TV short)
The Abbot
 
1977 The Honeymooners (TV movie)
Mr. Marshall
 
1977 Lucy Calls the President (TV movie)
Omar Whittaker
 
1968-1974 Here's Lucy (TV series)
Harrison Carter / Harrison Otis 'Harry' Carter / Harrison Otis Carter / …
– Lucy Fights the System (1974) … Harrison Otis 'Harry' Carter
– Where Is My Wandering Mother Tonight? (1974) … Harrison Carter
– Lucy Carter Meets Lucille Ball (1974) … Harrison Carter
– Mary Jane's Boyfriend (1974) … Harrison Carter
– Milton Berle Is the Life of the Party (1974) … Harrison Carter
See all 130 episodes »
 
1968 Speedway
R.W. Hepworth
 
1963-1968 The Lucy Show (TV series)
Mr. Theodore J. Mooney
– Lucy and 'The Boss of the Year' Award (1968) … Mr. Theodore J. Mooney
– Lucy and Sid Caesar (1968) … Mr. Theodore J. Mooney
– Lucy and the Lost Star (1968) … Mr. Theodore J. Mooney
– Lucy Helps Ken Berry (1968) … Mr. Theodore J. Mooney
– Lucy and the Stolen Stole (1968) … Mr. Theodore J. Mooney
See all 109 episodes »
 
1967 The Danny Thomas Hour (TV series)
Anthony Baxter
– The Royal Follies of 1933 (1967) … Anthony Baxter
 
1966 Vacation Playhouse (TV series)
Warren Packard
– Where There's Smokey (1966) … Warren Packard
 
1965 Sergeant Dead Head
Captain Weiskopf
 
1964 Mr. and Mrs. (TV movie)
Mr. Harvey
 
1962-1963 Dennis the Menace (TV series)
John Wilson / Mr. Wilson
– Aunt Emma Visits the Wilsons (1963) … John Wilson
– A Man Among Men (1963) … John Wilson
– First Editions (1963) … John Wilson
– Listen to the Mockingbird (1963) … John Wilson
– The Lucky Rabbit's Foot (1963) … John Wilson
See all 43 episodes »
 
1962 The Comedy Spot (TV series)
Emil Sinclair
– For the Love of Mike (1962) … Emil Sinclair
 
1962 The Donna Reed Show (TV series)
Dudley / Mr. Webley
– Donna Meets Roberta (1962) … Dudley
– Dr. Stone and His Horseless Carriage (1962) … Mr. Webley
 
1960-1962 Pete and Gladys (TV series)
Uncle Paul Porter
– The Chocolate Cake Caper (1962) … Uncle Paul Porter
– Yak, Yak, Yak (1962) … Uncle Paul Porter
– Follow That Skeleton (1962) … Uncle Paul Porter
– Pete's Hobby (1962) … Uncle Paul Porter
– Uncle Paul's Insurance (1961) … Uncle Paul Porter
See all 9 episodes »
 
1961 Harrigan and Son (TV series)
Merril Davis
– On Broadway (1961) … Merril Davis
 
1959-1961 Make Room for Daddy (TV series)
'Hecky' Heckendorn - Landlord / Godfrey Gaylord / Landlord 'Hecky' Heckendorn - AKA Major Heckendorn / …
– The Party Wrecker (1961) … 'Hecky' Heckendorn - Landlord
– The Scoutmaster (1961) … Landlord 'Hecky' Heckendorn - AKA Major Heckendorn
– The Rum Cake (1961) … 'Hecky' Heckendorn - Landlord
– The Plant (1961) … Mr. Heckendorn - Landlord
– Family Portrait (1960) … Godfrey Gaylord
See all 7 episodes »
 
1961 Angel (TV series)
Mr. Johnson
– Unpopular Mechanics (1961) … Mr. Johnson
 
1961 All Hands on Deck
Rear Admiral Bintle
 
1961 Dondi
Colonel
 
1961 All in a Night's Work
Oliver Dunning
 
1960 Visit to a Small Planet
Bob Mayberry
 
1959 The 30 Foot Bride of Candy Rock
Raven Rossiter
 
1959 The Real McCoys (TV series)
P. T. Kirkland
– Screen Test (1959) … P. T. Kirkland
 
1959 Don't Give Up the Ship
Congressman Mandeville
 
1958 Rally 'Round the Flag, Boys!
Brig. Gen. W.A. Thorwald
 
1958 Westinghouse Desilu Playhouse (TV series)
Judge
– Lucy Makes Room for Danny (1958) … Judge
 
1958 The Lucy-Desi Comedy Hour (TV series)
Judge
– Lucy Makes Room for Danny (1958) … Judge
 
1958 Sally (TV series)
Bascomb Bleacher
– Dear Myrtle (1958) … Bascomb Bleacher
– Sally, the Love Doctor (1958) … Bascomb Bleacher
– Episode #1.24 (1958) … Bascomb Bleacher
– Episode #1.23 (1958) … Bascomb Bleacher
– Episode #1.22 (1958) … Bascomb Bleacher
See all 7 episodes »
 
1958 Studio One in Hollywood (TV series)
R.J. Fuller
– The Award Winner (1958) … R.J. Fuller
 
1957-1958 Playhouse 90 (TV series)
Ed Keller / Gen. Milton Dagby
– The Male Animal (1958) … Ed Keller
– The Jet-Propelled Couch (1957) … Gen. Milton Dagby
 
1956-1957 The Brothers (TV series)
Harvey Box
– The Runaways (1957) … Harvey Box
– A Muscle for Harvey (1957) … Harvey Box
– Picnic (1957) … Harvey Box
– Stop That Bookmaking Up There (1957) … Harvey Box
– The Unwelcomed Guest (1957) … Harvey Box
See all 26 episodes »
 
1956 Climax! (TV series)
Dr. Raymond Forrest
– A Trophy for Howard Davenport (1956) … Dr. Raymond Forrest
 
1952-1956 Our Miss Brooks (TV series)
Osgood Conklin
– Travel Crazy (1956) … Osgood Conklin
– Principal for a Day (1956) … Osgood Conklin
– The $350,000 Question (1956) … Osgood Conklin
– White Lies (1956) … Osgood Conklin
– Geraldine (1956) … Osgood Conklin
See all 130 episodes »
 
1956 Our Miss Brooks
Osgood Conklin
 
1953 Francis Covers the Big Town
Dist. Atty. Evans
 
1952 Stars in the Eye (TV movie)
Hubbell
 
1952 I Love Lucy (TV series)
Mr. Alvin Littlefield / Mr. Littlefield
– Ricky Asks for a Raise (1952) … Mr. Littlefield
– Lucy's Schedule (1952) … Mr. Alvin Littlefield
 
1952 Here Come the Nelsons
H.J. Bellows
 
1950 A Woman of Distinction
Station Clerk (uncredited)
 
1950 The Marionette Mystery (TV movie)
Doctor
 
1942 Here We Go Again
Otis Cadwalader
 
1933 Elmer, the Great
Radio Announcer (uncredited)
 
Show ShowSoundtrack (5 titles)
1978 Bobby Vinton's Rock 'n Rollers (TV movie) (performer: "Sh-Boom Life Could Be a Dream", "Hot Diggity Dog Ziggity Boom")
 
1970 The Dean Martin Comedy Hour (TV series)
– Episode dated 17 December 1970 (1970) (performer: "Everybody's Got a Little Song" - uncredited)
 
1968 Here's Lucy (TV series)
– Lucy and Miss Shelley Winters (1968) (performer: "Shortnin' Bread" - uncredited)
 
1962 Dennis the Menace (TV series)
– Community Picnic (1962) (performer: "You Tell Me Your Dream, I'll Tell You Mine" - uncredited)
 
1952-1955 Our Miss Brooks (TV series)
– Connie and Bonnie (1955) (performer: "I Dream of Jeannie With the Light Brown Hair" parody)
– Protest Meeting (1955) (performer: "We're Off To See The Wizard")
– Transition Show (1955) (performer: "Camptown Races")
– The Blind Date (1955) (performer: "Dixie")
– Le chien chaud et le mouton noir (1955) (performer: "The Swanee River Old Folks at Home", "The Whiffenpoof Song")
See all 15 episodes »
 
Show ShowSelf (16 titles)
2010 Working with Lucy: A Conversation with James E. Brodhead (video documentary short)
Omar
 
1993 Lucy and Desi: A Home Movie (TV documentary)
Himself
 
1988 The 40th Annual Emmy Awards (TV special)
Himself - Presenter: Best Individual Performance in a Variety or Music Program
 
1980 Lucy Moves to NBC (TV movie)
Himself - Lucille's production assistant
 
1978 Bobby Vinton's Rock 'n Rollers (TV movie)
Himself
 
1978 The Mike Douglas Show (TV series)
Himself
– Episode dated 1 November 1978 (1978) … Himself
 
1977 Captain Kangaroo (TV series)
Himself
– Episode dated 12 September 1977 (1977) … Himself
 
1976 CBS Salutes Lucy: The First 25 Years (TV documentary)
Himself
 
1975 The Dean Martin Celebrity Roast: Lucille Ball (TV special)
Himself
 
1972 This Is Your Life (TV series)
Himself
– Richard Crenna (1972) … Himself
 
1971 The Virginia Graham Show (TV series)
Himself
– Episode dated 1 April 1971 (1971) … Himself
 
1968-1970 The Dean Martin Comedy Hour (TV series)
Himself
– Episode dated 17 December 1970 (1970) … Himself
– Episode #5.15 (1970) … Himself
– 1968 Christmas Show (1968) … Himself (uncredited)
 
1968 The Hollywood Squares (TV series)
Guest Appearance
– Episode #2.155 (1968) … Guest Appearance
– Episode #2.154 (1968) … Guest Appearance
– Episode #2.153 (1968) … Guest Appearance
– Episode #2.152 (1968) … Guest Appearance
– Episode #2.151 (1968) … Guest Appearance
 
1964 The New Steve Allen Show (TV series)
Himself
– Episode dated 19 May 1964 (1964) … Himself
 
1959 This Is Your Life (TV series)
Himself
– Leo Carrillo (1959) … Himself
 
1957 The Ed Sullivan Show (TV series)
Himself
– Episode #10.30 (1957) … Himself
 
Show ShowArchive Footage (11 titles)
2012 Here's Lucy Spotlight: Lucie Arnaz (video documentary short)
Clips from 'Here's Lucy'
 
2012 Lucy Moves to NBC: A Remembrance (video documentary short)
On set footage/Outtakes & clips from 'Lucy Moves to NBC'
 
2012 Here's Lucy Spotlight: Desi Arnaz Jr. (video documentary short)
Production footage & clips from 'Here's Lucy'
 
2011 Here's Harry: Remembering Gale Gordon (video documentary short)
On set footage & outtakes/Clips from 'Here's Lucy'
 
2009 Here's Lucy: On Location (documentary short)
 
2009 Meet the Carters (video documentary short)
On set footage/Outtakes & clips from 'Here's Lucy'
 
2009 Working with Lucy: A Conversation with Gino Conforti (video documentary short)
Harry Carter & The Abbot
 
2004 Naked Science (TV series documentary)
 
2003 The Desilu Story (TV documentary)
Himself
 
2000 American Masters (TV series documentary)
 
1995 50 Years of Funny Females (TV documentary)
Himself
 

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Personal Details

Other Works:

In 1962, he appeared with Lucille Ball in a sketch about a woman who had never been in an airplane before in support of a proposed TV anthology series called "The Victor Borge Comedy Theatre." See more »

Height:

5' 8" (1.73 m)
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Did You Know?

Trivia:

Born with a cleft palate, he was sent to England for corrective surgery while a baby. See more »

Trademark:

Moustache See more »

Star Sign:

Pisces