Gordon Griffith

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Biography

Gordon Griffith (July 4, 1907 – October 12, 1958) was an American assistant director, film producer, and one of the first child actors in the American movie industry. Griffith worked in the film industry for five decades, acting in over 60 films, and surviving the transition from silent films to talkies. During his acting career, he worked with Charlie Chaplin, and was the first actor to portray Tarzan on film. Griffith died of a heart attack in Hollywood at the age of 51. [biography (excerpted) from Wikipedia]

Career Overview

Gordon Griffith has 61 screen credits in a career dating back to 1913. Their work is anchored in the Dr. Christian Collection universe with 1 titles. Signature works include The Son of Tarzan, Kid Auto Races at Venice, Blazing Justice. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.

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Acting
Gender
male
Known Credits
61
Birth Date
1907-07-04 00:00:00
Birth Place
Chicago, Illinois, USA

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