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Stuart Gordon (I) (1947–2020)


Stuart Gordon started his film directing career in 1985. After graduating from Lane Technical High School, Gordon worked as a commercial artist apprentice prior to enrolling at the University of Wisconsin in Madison. Unable to get into the film classes, he enrolled in an acting class and ended up majoring in theater. In 1968, he directed a ... See full bio »

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Re-Animator Writer
(1985)
From Beyond Writer
(1986)
Linnoitus Director
(1992)
Stuck Writer
(2007)

Filmography

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  Shrunk (based on the characters created by) (pre-production)
 2009/II From the Dark (Short) (screenplay)
 2007/I Stuck (story)
 2005-2007 Masters of Horror (TV Series) (teleplay - 2 episodes)
- The Black Cat (2007) ... (teleplay)
- Dreams in the Witch-House (2005) ... (teleplay)
 2001 Bleacher Bums (TV Movie) (play)
 1997-2000 Kultsi, kutistin kakarat (TV Series) (based on characters created by - 66 episodes)
- Honey, Whodunit? (2000) ... (based on characters created by)
- Honey, I Shrink, Therefore I Am (2000) ... (based on characters created by)
- Honey, Growing Up Is Hard to Do (2000) ... (based on characters created by)
- Honey, Like Father, Like Son (2000) ... (based on characters created by)
- Honey, I'm Spooked (2000) ... (based on characters created by)
 1998 Hammaslääkäri 2 (based on characters created by)
 1998 Progeny (story)
 1997 Honey, We Shrunk Ourselves! (based on characters created by)
 1996 Robo Warriors (characters)
 1996 Space Truckers (story)
 1996 Hammaslääkäri (written by)
 1995 Castle Freak (Video) (story)
 1993 Body snatchers (screenplay by)
 1992 Kultsi, suurensin kakaran (characters)
 1989 Robot jox (story)
 1989 Kulti, kutistin kakarat (story)
 1988 Kid Safe: The Video (Video short)
 1986 From Beyond (adaptation)
 1985 Re-Animator (screenplay)
 1984-1985 E/R (TV Series) (play - 22 episodes)
- A Change in Policy (1985) ... (play)
- All Tied Up (1985) ... (play)
- Merry Wives of Sheinfeld: Part 2 (1985) ... (play)
- Merry Wives of Sheinfeld: Part 1 (1985) ... (play)
- I Raise You (1985) ... (play)
 1979 Bleacher Bums (TV Movie)
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Personal Details

Other Works:

He directed George Orwell's novel "Animal Farm" at the Organic Theater in Chicago, Illinois, USA. He was artistic director and co-founder. Carolyn Purdy Gordon was co-artistic director and co-founder. See more »

Publicity Listings:

1 Print Biography | 32 Interviews | 3 Articles | See more »

Spouse:

Carolyn Purdy-Gordon  (his death)  (3 children)

Children:

Gordon, Margaret Berni | See more »

Parents:

Gordon, Bernard Leo | Gordon, Rosalie
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Did You Know?

Personal Quote:

I always say that fine acting is the best special effect. If you have a good actor, they can make you believe anything. My movies have always been about the casts, really. See more »

Trivia:

He was nominated for the 1976 Joseph Jefferson Award for Director of a Play for "Switch Bitch", at the Organic Theater Company in Chicago, Illinois. See more »

Trademark:

Often cast Jeffrey Combs in his films

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