Gordon Jackson

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Characters played by Gordon Jackson

Bruce — The Whistle Blower (1986)

Bruce is a British Intelligence official shown recording a conversation in an intelligence room. His appearance reflects the surveillance surrounding Bob's disclosures and Frank's contacts with him, placing him within the official apparatus monitoring the investigation and the suspected leak.

Mac — Bitter Springs (1950)

Mac is one of Wally King's friends and travels with him, Ma, Emma, and John to the family's new land in outback South Australia. He is present as the Kings' relations with the local Aboriginal people deteriorate, but the summary gives no specific actions or decisions for him during the conflict or its resolution.

Gordon Lowther — The Prime of Miss Jean Brodie (1969)

The school's music teacher and choirmaster who hosts the girls and Brodie at his luxurious estate. He develops a romantic interest in Brodie and wishes to marry her, but she remains emotionally attached to Teddy Lloyd. Lowther ultimately ends up engaged to another teacher, highlighting his secondary role in Brodie's romantic life.

MacDougal — Those Magnificent Men in Their Flying Machines or How I Flew from London to Paris in 25 Hours 11 Minutes (1965)

Mechanic and ground crew member maintaining aircraft during practice.

Commander Cavendish — Madame Sin (1972)

A Royal Navy officer responsible for the submarine test and an old friend of Anthony Lawrence, Commander Cavendish is abducted as part of Madame Sin’s scheme. A thought is implanted in his brain, but Connors later has him arrested, helping prevent the submarine’s theft.

Sgt. MacKenzie — Yesterday's Enemy (1959)

NCO trusted by Langford to execute the captured informer and later to lead a scout team to British headquarters with a warning. His group is ambushed and killed shortly after leaving the village.

Carswell — The Ipcress File (1965)

MI5 colleague and friend of Harry, discovers the IPCRESS conditioning theory and dies in the plot.

Jock Melville — Stop Press Girl (1949)

A journalist who falls in love with Jennifer on a train. He rescues her, writes sensational stories about her mechanical-stopping abilities, and inadvertently triggers a national media frenzy. They eventually marry, though his exploitation of her gift causes initial conflict.

Paul Tracy — Happy Go Lovely (1951)

A reporter scheduled to interview Janet. Janet mistakenly identifies Bruno as Tracy during his theatre visit, a case of mistaken identity that directly facilitates their initial romantic encounter.

George Campbell — Whisky Galore! (1949)

George Campbell is a meek schoolteacher engaged to Catriona Macroon, but his stern mother refuses to approve the match. Sent to his room, he escapes through a window with Sammy MacCodrun's help and joins the salvage. George rescues the trapped Biffer and, emboldened by whisky, finally defies his mother and insists on marrying Catriona.

Scotty Duncan — Against the Wind (1948)

An SOE explosives expert sent to Belgium with Michèle, Max, and Emile. He helps the group destroy the Nazi records office, then suffers toothache in their damp church-crypt hideout. His poor French accent leads to his arrest by the Gestapo, but Jacques arranges his escape at the cost of his own cover and life. Michèle begins to fall in love with him.

Brian Stern — Danger Route (1967)

Brian Stern is a fellow agent who informs Jonas Wilde that Peter Ravenspur has been murdered. He is secretly a double agent who has controlled the organisation for some time. Stern interrogates Marita, kills her during their escape, and is ultimately killed by Wilde.

Career Overview

Gordon Jackson has 98 screen credits in a career dating back to 1942. Their work spans 6 cinematic universes — most prominently Ealing comedies with 2 titles. Signature works include The Professionals, The Great Escape, Scotland Dances. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.

Personal Facts

Known For
Acting
Gender
male
Known Credits
98
Birth Date
1923-12-19 00:00:00
Birth Place
Glasgow, Scotland

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Associated Universes

Universe traveler — spans 6 universes

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Related entry on Wikidata (Q728867), public domain (CC0).