- Born
- Died
- Height5′ 9″ (1.75 m)
- Gavin Gordon was born on April 7, 1901 in Chicora, Mississippi [now Buckatunna, Wayne County, Mississippi], USA. He was an actor, known for Bride of Frankenstein (1935), Mystery of the Wax Museum (1933) and The Scarlet Empress (1934). He died on April 7, 1983 in Canoga Park, Los Angeles County, California, USA.
- RelativesJean Karcewski(Sibling)Kerrie Bishop(Niece or Nephew)
- His companion for many years was actor Edward Everett Horton, who was 15 years his senior. They appeared together in only one film Pocketful of Miracles (1961).
- Promoted to romantic lead opposite Greta Garbo in 'Romance' (1930) on the strength of his theatrical career. However, he lacked the necessary charisma and was quickly relegated to supporting roles.
- Died on his 82nd birthday.
- Paramount contract player during the 1950's.
- He sounded British and was often seen in cultivated, uppercrust roles.
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