Gordon Jackson: Movies & Box Office
- films
- 67
- on screen
- 1942–1988
- box office
- $1.77M
- Born
- December 19, 1923
- Birthplace
- Glasgow, Scotland
- Full name
- Gordon Cameron Jackson
- Citizenship
- British
- Occupations
- Actor
- Years active
- 1942-1990
- Spouses
- Rona Anderson
- Children
- 2
The Best Gordon Jackson Movies
The films of Gordon Jackson that made the most at the worldwide box office, biggest first: The Whistle Blower (1986) leads with $1.5M. The full ranking adds the most awarded films and the newest releases.
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Worldwide box office: $1.5M The Whistle Blower 1986 · Action -
Worldwide box office: $231K The Great Escape 1963 · Adventure -
Worldwide box office: $14.5K The Prime of Miss Jean Brodie 1969 · Drama -
Worldwide box office: $11.4K Whisky Galore! 1949 · Comedy -
Worldwide box office: $10.6K The Ipcress File 1965 · Thriller
Gordon Jackson's Career in Numbers
Gordon Jackson's films in numbers — as an actor, not counting appearances as themselves: when they were made, the genres Gordon Jackson works in most and the milestones along the way. The filmography runs from The Foreman Went to France (1942) to Noble House (1988), and the 1950s were the busiest decade.
Gordon Jackson Movies by Decade
- 1940s 11
- 1950s 22
- 1960s 16
- 1970s 6
- 1980s 8
The 1950s were Gordon Jackson's busiest decade, with 22 films.
Gordon Jackson Movies by Genre
- Drama 19
- Comedy 8
- Adventure 6
- Action 5
- Thriller 5
- Crime 4
- War 4
- Horror 2
- Music 2
- Mystery 2
Drama is the genre Gordon Jackson has worked in most, with 19 films, ahead of comedy (8).
Gordon Jackson Career Milestones
- First film
- The Foreman Went to France 1942
- Biggest box office hit
- The Whistle Blower $1.5M worldwide
- Newest film
- Noble House 1988
Gordon Jackson Filmography: Every Movie
Every film Gordon Jackson is credited on, newest first, with the role, the box office and the Movie Echo Score. Re-order the list to see the best-rated films or the biggest hits first.
Gordon Jackson Movies as an Actor
63- 1988
The Lady and the Highwayman as Harry · Tv movie - 1988
Noble House as Supt. Armstrong · Crime - 1986
The Whistle Blower as Bruce · Action Worldwide box office: $1.5M - 1986
Gunpowder as Sir Anthony Phelps · Action - 1986
Shaka Zulu as Prof. Bramston · Drama - 1985
The Shooting Party as Tom Harker · Drama - 1984
The Masks of Death as Inspector Alec MacDonald · Thriller - 1981
A Town Like Alice as Noel Strachan · Drama - 1978
The Medusa Touch Sci-Fi - 1977
Golden Rendezvous as Dr. Marston · Crime - 1977
Spectre as Inspector Cabell · Horror - 1975
Russian Roulette as Brian Hardison · Drama - 1972
Madame Sin as Commander Cavendish · Thriller - 1971
Kidnapped Adventure - 1969
Hamlet as Horatio · Drama - 1969
Run Wild, Run Free as Mr. Ransome · Family - 1969
The Prime of Miss Jean Brodie as Gordon Lowther · Drama Worldwide box office: $14.5K - 1967
Danger Route as Brian Stern · Action - 1967
The Night of the Generals as Captain Engel · War - 1966
Triple Cross as British Sergeant Questioning Chapman (uncredited) · Adventure - 1966
The Fighting Prince of Donegal as Captain Leeds · Adventure - 1966
Cast a Giant Shadow as James MacAfee · Drama - 1965
The Ipcress File Thriller Worldwide box office: $10.6K - 1965
Those Magnificent Men in Their Flying Machines or How I Flew from London to Paris in 25 Hours 11 Minutes as MacDougal · Comedy - 1964
The Long Ships as Vahlin · Drama - 1963
The Great Escape Adventure Worldwide box office: $231K - 1962
Mutiny on the Bounty Adventure - 1960
Tunes of Glory as Capt. Jimmy Cairns, M.C. (Battalion Adjutant) · Drama - 1960
Cone of Silence as Capt. Jock Bateson · Thriller - 1960
Snowball as Bill Donovan · Drama - 1959
Devil’s Bait as Sergeant Malcolm · Drama - 1959
Yesterday’s Enemy as Sgt. MacKenzie · Drama - 1959
The Bridal Path as PC Alec · Comedy - 1958
Rockets Galore as George Campbell · Comedy - 1958
Blind Spot as 'Chalky' White · Thriller - 1957
Hell Drivers as Scottie · Crime - 1957
Let’s Be Happy as Dougal McLean (uncredited) · Music - 1957
Abandon Ship as John Merritt · Adventure - 1956
Sailor Beware as Carnoustie Bligh · Comedy - 1956
The Baby and the Battleship as Harry · Comedy - 1956
Women Without Men as Percy · Romance - 1956
Blonde Bait as Percy · Crime - 1955
The Quatermass Xperiment as BBC TV producer · Horror - 1955
Passage Home as Ted Burns · Drama - 1955
The Delavine Affair as Peter J. Florian · Drama - 1954
The Love Lottery as Ralph · Comedy - 1953
Meet Mr. Lucifer as Hector · Fantasy - 1953
Malta Story as British Soldier · History - 1953
Death Goes to School as Detective Inspector Campbell · Mystery - 1951
The Lady with a Lamp as Dr. Anson · Drama - 1951
Happy Go Lovely as Paul Tracy · Music - 1950
Bitter Springs as Mac · Drama - 1949
Whisky Galore! as George Campbell · Comedy Worldwide box office: $11.4K - 1949
Stop Press Girl as Jock Melville · Comedy - 1948
Against the Wind as Scotty Duncan · Action - 1946
The Captive Heart as Lt. David Lennox · Drama - 1945
Pink String and Sealing Wax as David Sutton · Drama - 1945
Pursuit to Algiers as Steward (uncredited) · Mystery - 1943
San Demetrio London as Messboy John Jamieson - M.V. San Demetrio · Action - 1943
Millions Like Us as Fred Blake · War - 1943
Nine Men as Young 'un · War - 1942
The Foreman Went to France as Alastair 'Jock' MacFarlan, 19th Fusillers · War - 1942
One of Our Aircraft Is Missing as (uncredited) · Drama
Gordon Jackson in Documentaries & Specials
4Who Is Gordon Jackson?
Gordon Jackson was born in Glasgow, Scotland in 1923. Credited on films since 1942, as an actor. The background, training and the roles that shaped the career.
Gordon Jackson was a prolific Scottish actor born on December 19, 1923. He enjoyed a successful career that spanned multiple decades, allowing him to showcase his acting talents in several memorable roles. Jackson's performances were characterized by his impressive range, depth, and distinctly Scottish persona that added a unique flavor to the characters he portrayed. He was known for his work in both film and television, and his contributions to the entertainment industry were widely recognized.
Jackson gained widespread recognition for his work in movies such as 'The Great Escape' and 'The Ipcress File'. However, he was perhaps most renowned for his roles in British television series, including mystery drama series 'The Professionals', where he played the role of 'George Cowley'. Despite his extensive filmography, Jackson remained humble and committed to his work. He embodied persuasive yet dignified characters, with subtle layers that were delicately portrayed. His achievements have left an indelible mark on the industry, inspiring many future generations of actors. He passed away on January 15, 1990, leaving behind a legacy that continues to resonate in the world of film and television.
Who Gordon Jackson Makes Movies With
The actors and directors Gordon Jackson shares the most films with. Michael Caine comes first, with 5 films together, followed by Geoffrey Keen (5).
Gordon Jackson: Questions & Answers
How many movies Gordon Jackson has made, the biggest hit, the best-rated film, the award record and more, answered from the filmography above.
How many movies has Gordon Jackson been in?
Gordon Jackson is credited on 67 films, from 1942 to 1988. The filmography on this page lists every one of them, newest first, with the role and the Movie Echo Score.
What is Gordon Jackson's highest-grossing movie?
The Whistle Blower (1986) is Gordon Jackson's biggest box office hit, with $1.5M worldwide, ahead of The Great Escape (1963) ($231K). Across every film with box office figures, Gordon Jackson's movies have made $1.77M.
Gordon Jackson's biggest hits What is Gordon Jackson's newest movie?
The most recent film on Gordon Jackson's filmography is The Lady and the Highwayman (1988), in the role of Harry.
Who does Gordon Jackson work with most often?
Gordon Jackson shares the most films with Michael Caine (5 films), Geoffrey Keen (5 films) and John Mills (5 films).
The Best Gordon Jackson Movies, Ranked
Top rated, most awarded and biggest box office hits from 67 credits.
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