Bruce Gordon

January 20th, 2011

Memorial

Mementos

Bruce Gordon passed away on January 20, 2011, after a lengthy illness. He was born in Fitchburg, Massachusetts, on February 1, 1916. He was a stage, movie and television actor during a career spanning five decades, making his first professional appearance on Broadway in Arsenic and Old Lace with Boris Karloff. Mr. Gordon performed in over 400 live major network television productions as well as numerous television movies. His starring roles in television series included four years with The Untouchables, in which he played the infamous Frank Nitti. In later years, he chose to live in Santa Fe, and came out of retirement to appear in two stage productions at the College of Santa Fe. A private family memorial will be held in Big Sur, California.

Tributes

Thomson Burtis

Mr. Gordon was one of my favorite actors, on both the large and the small screen. Most importantly, Mr. Gordan possessed a stage presence rarely equalled and rarely surpassed, even by today's so called "tough" guys. He will be missed by all of us who enjoyed his wit, humor, and his low key but powerful banter.

Published November 7th, 2013

Andrea Weiss

My deepest condolences to the Gordon family. Mr. Gordon was a wonderful actor he will be missed by his fans. He was kind enough to send me an autographed photograph that I will cherish. R.I.P Mr. Bruce Gordon.

Published January 31st, 2011

Sam Tomaino

I will alway remember his Frank Nitti as well as his Gus Chernak on "Peyton Pace" and the comedic turn that he and Robert Stack gave their iconic roles on "The Lucy Show." My deepest condolences.

Published January 28th, 2011