Harold Gordon (actor)

Harold Gordon (August 9, 1918 - January 19, 1959) is an American actor who is known for in East of Eden (1955) as Gustav Albrecht, Viva Zapata! (1952) as Francisco Indalecio Madero and Space Patrol (1950) as Doctor Maddox. 

 Life 
Gordon was born Harold Goldstein in Brooklyn, New York and began his acting career on stage in the 1930s  before appearing in many films. He was married to actress Inge Jolles in 1953. His best-known role is the Mexican President Francisco Indalecio Madero in Ella Kazan's western film Viva Zapata! (1952), which starred Marlon Brando. Gordon died in New York City from natural causes at the age of 40.

 Filmography 

 Stars Over Hollywood (1951) - Marco Weather, Clown (1 episode)
 Viva Zapata! (1952) - Francisco Indalecio Madero
 Chevron Theatre (1952) - Unknown role
 The Iron Mistress (1952) - Andrew Marschalk (uncredited)
 The Jazz Singer (1952) - Rabbi Roth
 Invitation Playhouse: Mind Over Murder (1952)
 Suspense (1953) - Lt. Raoul Stamm (2 episodes)
 Space Patrol (1954) - Dr. Maddox (2 episodes)
 Schlitz Playhouse (1954) - Aram (1 episode)
 City Story (1954) - Unknown role
 Bengal Brigade (1954) - Hari Lal
 East of Eden (1955) - Gustav Albrecht
 Yellowneck (1955) - Cockney
 General Electric Summer Originals (1956) - Final performance (1 episode)

Category:1918 births
Category:1959 deaths
Category:American television actors