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Gordon Oliver (April 27, 1910 – January 26, 1995) was an American actor and film producer.[1] He appeared in more than 40 films and television shows between 1933 and 1972.
Gordon Oliver | |
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 Oliver in Youth on Parole (1937) | |
| Born | April 27, 1910 Los Angeles, California, U.S. |
| Died | January 26, 1995 (aged 84) Los Angeles, California, U.S. |
| Resting place | Hollywood Forever Cemetery |
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| Years active | 1933–1972 |
| Spouse(s) | Elsa Oliver (m. 1949) |
| Children | 2 |
Biography
Oliver began working in films in 1936, eventually working for Warner Bros., Columbia and RKO.[2] He went on to appear in approximately 25 films.[3] 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]
Oliver was married to model Elsa Oliver for 46 years. They had a son, Angus Duncan, and a daughter, Elsa Lambert.[3] He died of emphysema January 26, 1995, at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles, California. He was interred at Hollywood Forever Cemetery.[4] Oliver was survived by his wife, a son, and a daughter.[3]
Partial filmography
- As actor, unless otherwise noted.
- The Sweetheart of Sigma Chi (1933) - Student (uncredited)
- Fugitive in the Sky (1936) - Bob White
- Once a Doctor (1937) - Dr. Jerry Brace
- Draegerman Courage (1937) - Pete Lawson
- The Go Getter (1937) - Luce
- San Quentin (1937) - Captain
- The Case of the Stuttering Bishop (1937) - Philip Brownley
- Fly-Away Baby (1937) - Lucien 'Sonny' Croy
- White Bondage (1937) - Dave Graydon
- Youth on Parole (1937) - Phillip Henderson
- Alcatraz Island (1937) - George Drake
- Over the Goal (1937) - Benton
- West of Shanghai (1937) - Jim Hallet
- Expensive Husbands (1937) - Ricky Preston
- Daredevil Drivers (1938) - Mark Banning
- Jezebel (1938) - Dick Allen
- Women Are Like That (1938) - Howard Johns
- The Marines Are Here (1938) - Corporal Dick Jones
- Brother Rat (1938) - Capt 'Lacedrawers' Rogers
- Blondie (1938) - Chester Franey
- There's That Woman Again (1938) - Charles Crenshaw
- Pride of the Navy (1939) - Jerry Richards
- My Son Is a Criminal (1939) - Allen Coltrin
- Romance of the Redwoods (1939) - Jed Malone
- A Woman Is the Judge (1939) - Robert Langley
- Sabotage (1939) - Tommy Grayson
- Sweetheart of the Campus (1941) - Terry Jones
- Follies Girl (1943) - Pvt. Jerry Hamlin
- Passport to Destiny (1944) - Capt. Franz von Weber
- Seven Days Ashore (1944) - Dan Arland Jr.
- Since You Went Away (1944) - Marine Officer Seeking Room
- Heavenly Days (1944) - Dick Martin
- The Spiral Staircase (1946) - Steve Warren
- Station West (1948) - Prince
- Born to Be Bad (1950) - The Lawyer
- My Forbidden Past (1951) - Clay Duchesne
- The Las Vegas Story (1952) - Mr. Drucker
- Code Name: Heraclitus (1967, producer)
- Cancel My Reservation (1972) - Mr. Willie Sparker
Radio appearances
| Year | Program | Episode/source |
|---|---|---|
| 1952 | Family Theater | Pas de Deux[5] |
References
- "Gordon Oliver". Movies & TV Dept. The New York Times. 2007. Archived from the original on December 4, 2007. Retrieved May 2, 2011.
- Scott, Tony L. (2014). The Stars of Hollywood Forever. Tony L. Scott. ISBN 9781312916975. Retrieved June 3, 2015.
- "Gordon Oliver". Variety. March 5, 1995. Retrieved June 3, 2015.
- Wilson, Scott. Resting Places: The Burial Sites of More Than 14,000 Famous Persons, 3d ed.: 2 (Kindle Locations 25047-25048). McFarland & Company, Inc., Publishers. Kindle Edition.
- Kirby, Walter (February 10, 1952). "Better Radio Programs for the Week". The Decatur Daily Review. p. 38. Retrieved June 2, 2015 – via Newspapers.com.
External links
Wikimedia Commons has media related to Gordon Oliver.
- Gordon Oliver at IMDb
- Gordon Oliver at Find a Grave
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