Bruce Gordon

Acting

Freshness: Jan 21, 2026

18Total Films

7.2 Highest Rated

Born: Feb 1, 1916

Birth Place: Fitchburg, Massachusetts, USA

Career Statistics & Market Influence

Analyzing the cinematic journey of Bruce Gordon reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 18 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.

Genre Dominance: Western

The majority of Bruce Gordon's filmography leans towards the Western genre. Audience data suggests that viewers respond most favorably to this persona, though their versatility has allowed for successful crossovers into other categories.

The "Box Office" Signature

With a 22% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Bruce Gordon remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in The Naked City, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.

Best Bruce Gordon Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Bruce Gordon's career based on audience ratings.

The Naked City (1948) movie poster

The Naked City: After a former model is drowned in her bathtub, Detective James Halloran and Lieutenant Dan Muldoon attempt to piece tog

The Naked City

1948•Crime

The Scarface Mob (1959) movie poster

The Scarface Mob: Story of how a group of incorruptible federal lawmen helped put 1920s' Chicago gangster Al Capone in prison.

The Scarface Mob

1959•Crime

Key Witness (1960) movie poster

Key Witness: An average Los Angeles citizen witnesses a gang murder when he stops to use a telephone. When he presents himself to the

Key Witness

1960•Drama

Boss Nigger (1975) movie poster

Boss Nigger: Two black bounty hunters ride into a small town out West in pursuit of an outlaw. They discover that the town has no she

Boss Nigger

1975•Western

The Buccaneer (1958) movie poster

The Buccaneer: During the War of 1812 against Britain: General Andrew Jackson has only 1,200 men left to defend New Orleans when he lea

The Buccaneer

1958•Adventure

Complete Filmography & Success Status

Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Bruce Gordon.

Year	Movie	Character	Success	More
1982	Timerider: The Adventure of Lyle Swann	Earl	Flop	Similar →
1978	Piranha	Colonel Waxman	Average	Similar →
1975	Boss Nigger	Storekeeper	Hit	Similar →
1975	Lucy Gets Lucky	Max Vogel	Flop	Similar →
1971	Machismo: 40 Graves for 40 Guns	Burt	Average	Similar →
1969	Hello Down There	Adm. Sheridan	Average	Similar →
1968	Tarzan and the Four O'Clock Army	Moussa	Flop	Similar →
1962	Tower of London	Earl of Buckingham	Average	Similar →
1962	Rider on a Dead Horse	Barney Senn	Flop	Similar →
1960	Key Witness	Arthur Robbins	Hit	Similar →
1960	Mission of Danger	-	Flop	Similar →
1959	Curse of the Undead	Buffer	Flop	Similar →
1959	The Scarface Mob	Frank Nitti	Hit	Similar →
1958	The Buccaneer	Gramby	Average	Similar →
1957	The Lark	La Hire	Flop	Similar →
1949	Love Happy	Hannibal Zoto	Average	Similar →
1948	The Street with No Name	Detective in Raid (Uncredited)	Average	Similar →
1948	The Naked City	Cop at Williamsburg Bridge (uncredited)	Hit	Similar →

Bruce Gordon - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Bruce Gordon?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Bruce Gordon is "The Naked City" with a rating of 7.2/10.

How many movies has Bruce Gordon acted in?

Bruce Gordon has been featured in at least 18 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Bruce Gordon?

Other notable films include "The Scarface Mob", "Key Witness", and "Boss Nigger".