Quick Facts
Born:
1906-02-20
Birthplace:
New York City, New York, USA
Credits:
47 Total Roles
Gale Gordon
Acting
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Biography
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Gale Gordon (born Charles Thomas Aldrich Jr., February 20, 1906 – June 30, 1995) was an American character actor perhaps best remembered as Lucille Ball's longtime television foil—and particularly as cantankerously combustible, tightfisted bank executive Theodore J. Mooney, on Ball's second television situation comedy, The Lucy Show. Gordon also appeared in I Love Lucy and had starring roles in Ball's successful third series Here's Lucy and her short-lived fourth and final series Life with Lucy.
Gordon was also a respected and beloved radio actor who is remembered for his role as school principal Osgood Conklin in Our Miss Brooks, starring Eve Arden, in both the 1948–1957 radio series and the 1952–1956 television series. He also co-starred as the second Mr. Wilson in Dennis the Menace.
Gale Gordon (born Charles Thomas Aldrich Jr., February 20, 1906 – June 30, 1995) was an American character actor perhaps best remembered as Lucille Ball's longtime television foil—and particularly as cantankerously combustible, tightfisted bank executive Theodore J. Mooney, on Ball's second television situation comedy, The Lucy Show. Gordon also appeared in I Love Lucy and had starring roles in Ball's successful third series Here's Lucy and her short-lived fourth and final series Life with Lucy.
Gordon was also a respected and beloved radio actor who is remembered for his role as school principal Osgood Conklin in Our Miss Brooks, starring Eve Arden, in both the 1948–1957 radio series and the 1952–1956 television series. He also co-starred as the second Mr. Wilson in Dennis the Menace.
Known For
The 'Burbs
Walter Seznick
I Love Lucy
Mr. Littlefield
The Lucy Show
Theodore J. Mooney
Speedway
R.W. Hepworth
Visit to a Small Planet
Bob Mayberry
Dennis the Menace
John Wilson
Here's Lucy
Harrison Carter
Rally 'Round the Flag, Boys!
W.A. Thorwald
Full Filmography
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | Lucille Ball: Finding Lucy MOVIE | Self (archive footage) |
| 1993 | Lucy and Desi: A Home Movie MOVIE | Self |
| 1989 | The New Lassie TV | Self |
| 1989 | The 'Burbs MOVIE | Walter Seznick |
| 1986 | Life with Lucy TV | Curtis McGibbon |
| 1981 | Bungle Abbey MOVIE | The Abbot |
| 1980 | Lucy Moves to NBC MOVIE | Self |
| 1977 | The Honeymooners Specials: A Christmas Carol MOVIE | Mr. Marshall |
| 1977 | Lucy Calls the President MOVIE | Omar Whittaker |
| 1976 | CBS Salutes Lucy: The First 25 Years MOVIE | Self |