Keith Gordon

Keith Gordon

Born: February 3, 1961
in New York City, New York, USA
Keith Gordon is an American actor and film director.

Gordon was born in New York City, the son of Mark, an actor and stage director, and Barbara Gordon. He grew up in an atheist Jewish family. Gordon was inspired to become an actor at the age of twelve, after seeing James Earl Jones in a Broadway production of Of Mice and Men.

As an actor, Gordon's first feature film role was that of class clown Doug in Jaws 2 (the 1978 sequel to the blockbuster hit Jaws). In 1979 Gordon appeared in Bob Fosse's semi-autobiographical All That Jazz as the teenage version of the film's protagonist Joe Gideon (played by Gordon's Jaws 2 co-star Roy Scheider). Gordon then appeared in two films by Brian De Palma: as a film student in Home Movies (1979) and in the 1980 erotic thriller Dressed to Kill as the son of Angie Dickinson's character. Gordon played Arnie Cunningham, the main character (who buys the titular car Christine), in the 1983 horror film Christine, directed by John Carpenter from the novel by Stephen King. In the 1985 cult film The Legend of Billie Jean Gordon played Lloyd Muldaur, the son of a District Attorney who aspires to be Attorney General. He was in the 1986 Mark Romanek film Static, and he wrote the screenplay. In the 1986 comedy movie Back to School, Gordon played Jason Melon, the son of Rodney Dangerfield's character.[4] In most of these films, he played a nerd. He was named number 1 in Cinematicals' Top 7 Most Convincing Nerds. His most recent onscreen film appearance was in 2001, in the movie Delivering Milo.

Gordon left acting for directing, making his debut in 1988 with the movie The Chocolate War, about a student who rebels against the rigid hierarchies in his Catholic school. His other films include the 1992 anti-war film A Midnight Clear, about a group of American soldiers in the Ardennes just before and during the Battle of the Bulge, as well as Mother Night (adapted from the novel by Kurt Vonnegut), Waking the Dead, and the film The Singing Detective. He also directed some of the mini-series Wild Palms and appeared in the 2006 Iraq War documentary Whose War?. His directing credits for television include Homicide: Life on the Street, Gideon's Crossing, Dexter, The Bridge, House and the second and third seasons of Fargo.

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Title: Eli Roth's History of Horror
Released: October 14, 2018
Type: TV
An in-depth look at the history and pop cultural significance of horror films.
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Title: The Bridge
Character: Taxidermist
Released: July 10, 2013
Type: TV
A murdered body on a bridge between El Paso and Juarez bring together El Paso detective Sonya Cross and Chihuahua State Police detective Marco Ruiz.
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Kingdom Come
Title: Kingdom Come
Character: Self
Released: April 28, 2012
Type: Movie
The documentary, Kingdom Come follows a first-time director (Daniel Gillies) as he tries to raise a million dollars to finance his first film, Broken Kingdom. This emotionally-charged journey is interwoven with over 30 rare interviews from acclaimed indie darlings including Mark Ruffalo, Illeana Douglas, Don Cheadle, Kevin Smith, Edward Burns, Tim Roth, Morgan Spurlock, Selma Blair, Robert Townsend, Bill Pullman and many more.
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A Winter's War: Keith Gordon on 'A Midnight Clear'
Title: A Winter's War: Keith Gordon on 'A Midnight Clear'
Released: April 16, 2012
Type: Movie
Director Keith Gordon looks back on his 1992 cult classic; A Midnight Clear.
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The 'Scarface' Phenomenon
Title: The 'Scarface' Phenomenon
Character: Self
Released: September 6, 2011
Type: Movie
This all-new documentary presents "Scarface" as a unique phenomenon in cinema history. It explores how a film plagued by controversy leading up to its release has become a Hollywood classic, influencing a whole new generation of filmmakers and leaving a lasting imprint on popular culture.
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Title: 30 Even Scarier Movie Moments
Character: Himself
Released: October 31, 2007
Type: TV
30 Even Scarier Movie Moments was a two-part miniseries on Bravo which counted down 30 more of the most frightening scenes in horror cinema, or any other genre. This is also a two-part sequel to 100 Scariest Movie Moments. The list mostly consists of movies that didn't quite make the first list, or popular movies that had come out since.
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Big John
Title: Big John
Character: Self
Released: December 11, 2006
Type: Movie
French documentary on the films of John Carpenter
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Title: Dexter
Character: Kyle Butler #2
Released: October 1, 2006
Type: TV
Dexter Morgan, a blood spatter pattern analyst for the Miami Metro Police also leads a secret life as a serial killer, hunting down criminals who have slipped through the cracks of justice.
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Hitchcocked!
Title: Hitchcocked!
Character: Self
Released: August 11, 2006
Type: Movie
A tribute to the work of Alfred Hitchcock, featuring contemporary filmmakers, writers, performers, and cultural critics.
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Working with a Master: John Carpenter
Title: Working with a Master: John Carpenter
Character: Self
Released: March 28, 2006
Type: Movie
Documentary by Frank H. Woodward.
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Christine: Ignition
Title: Christine: Ignition
Character: Self
Released: September 28, 2004
Type: Movie
A look at the making of "Christine" (1983).
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Christine: Fast and Furious
Title: Christine: Fast and Furious
Character: Self
Released: September 28, 2004
Type: Movie
A look at the making of "Christine" (1983).
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Christine: Finish Line
Title: Christine: Finish Line
Character: Self
Released: September 28, 2004
Type: Movie
A look at the making of "Christine" (1983).
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The Making of 'Dressed to Kill'
Title: The Making of 'Dressed to Kill'
Character: Self
Released: August 28, 2001
Type: Movie
Produced as part of the DVD release for 'Dressed to Kill', this documentary gives fans a behind-the-scenes look at the making of this thrilling murder mystery. Includes interviews with director Brian De Palma and star Angie Dickenson, as well as other members of the cast and crew, who relate their experiences of working on the film.
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Delivering Milo
Title: Delivering Milo
Character: Dr. Baumgartner
Released: January 4, 2001
Type: Movie
A guardian angel has 24 hours to convince a soul that life on Earth is worth the effort.
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Slashing 'Dressed to Kill'
Title: Slashing 'Dressed to Kill'
Character: Self
Released: January 1, 2001
Type: Movie
Exploring the edits to receive an R rating from the MPAA.
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Dressed to Kill: An Appreciation by Keith Gordon
Title: Dressed to Kill: An Appreciation by Keith Gordon
Character: Self
Released: January 1, 2001
Type: Movie
An appreciation of Dressed to Kill by Keith Gordon
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I Love Trouble
Title: I Love Trouble
Character: Andy
Released: June 29, 1994
Type: Movie
Rival Chicago reporters Sabrina Peterson and Peter Brackett join forces to uncover a train wreck conspiracy.
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Title: Brooklyn Bridge
Released: September 20, 1991
Type: TV
Brooklyn Bridge is an American television program which aired on CBS between 1991 and 1993. It is about a Jewish American family living in Brooklyn in the middle 1950s. The premise was partially based on the childhood of executive producer and creator Gary David Goldberg. Brooklyn Bridge won a Golden Globe and was nominated for an Emmy Award as for outstanding television series in 1992, after its first season. The cast was led by Marion Ross; Art Garfunkel performed the theme song, which was titled "Just Over The Brooklyn Bridge." In 1997, "When Irish Eyes Are Smiling" was ranked #46 on TV Guide's 100 Greatest Episodes of All Time.
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It's Richard I Love
Title: It's Richard I Love
Character: Richard
Released: May 4, 1990
Type: Movie
A neurotic love story.
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Charlie Barnett's Terms of Enrollment
Title: Charlie Barnett's Terms of Enrollment
Released: December 31, 1986
Type: Movie
Charlie Barnett shows you how to succeed in college without trying.
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Combat Academy
Title: Combat Academy
Character: Maxwell 'Max' Mendelsson
Released: November 23, 1986
Type: Movie
"Police Academy"-style comedy set in a military school. Two errant high-school students are ordered by a judge to spend a year at a prestigious military academy, where one of the cadets finds out who is responsible for a spate of midnight thefts. Written by Mark Lennon
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Back to School
Title: Back to School
Character: Jason Melon
Released: June 13, 1986
Type: Movie
Self-made millionaire Thornton Melon decides to get a better education and enrolls at his son Jason's college. While Jason tries to fit in with his fellow students, Thornton struggles to gain his son's respect, giving way to hilarious antics.
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Static
Title: Static
Character: Ernie Blick
Released: October 1, 1985
Type: Movie
Ernie Blick has just lost his job at a crucifix factory. Luckily, for Ernie, this allows him more time to devote to his invention. Yes, Ernie is an inventor -- and he's come up with something big. So big, in fact, Ernie's convinced it will change the way people look at life and death. With the support of his drummer friend Julia and his ex-Green Beret-evangelist cousin, Ernie unveils it to the world. But even he isn't prepared for the public's reaction.
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The Legend of Billie Jean
Title: The Legend of Billie Jean
Character: Lloyd Muldaur
Released: July 19, 1985
Type: Movie
Average Texas teen, Billie Jean Davy, is caught up in an odd fight for justice. She is usually followed and harrased around by local boys, who, one day, decide to trash her brother's scooter for fun. The boys' father refuses to pay them back the price of the scooter. The fight for "fair is fair" takes the teens around the state and produces an unlikely hero.
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Single Bars, Single Women
Title: Single Bars, Single Women
Character: Lionel
Released: October 14, 1984
Type: Movie
Men and women gather at local singles bars in search of lasting love or casual action.
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Title: Miami Vice
Released: September 16, 1984
Type: TV
The story of the Miami Police Department's vice squad and its efforts to end drug trafficking and prostitution, centered on the unlikely partnership of Sonny Crockett and Ricardo Tubbs - who first meet when Tubbs is undercover in a drug cartel.
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Christine
Title: Christine
Character: Arnie Cunningham
Released: December 9, 1983
Type: Movie
Nerdy high schooler Arnie Cunningham falls for Christine, a rusty 1958 Plymouth Fury, and becomes obsessed with restoring the classic automobile to her former glory. As the car changes, so does Arnie, whose newfound confidence turns to arrogance behind the wheel of his exotic beauty. Arnie's girlfriend Leigh and best friend Dennis reach out to him, only to be met by a Fury like no other.
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Silent Rebellion
Title: Silent Rebellion
Character: Chris
Released: May 4, 1982
Type: Movie
A Greek immigrant (Savalas) and his son return to Greece, where they reunite with mother and brother and re-discover their heritage and each other. Cross-cultural misunderstandings abound; could have been interesting, but the story is just too generic and uninspired.
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Kent State
Title: Kent State
Character: Jeff Miller
Released: February 8, 1981
Type: Movie
Dramatization of the four days of events leading up to the historic tragedy at Kent State University in May 1970, during the confrontation between National Guardsmen and students staging antiwar demonstrations.
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Dressed to Kill
Title: Dressed to Kill
Character: Peter Miller
Released: July 25, 1980
Type: Movie
After witnessing a mysterious woman brutally slay a homemaker, prostitute Liz Blake finds herself trapped in a dangerous situation. While the police thinks she is the murderer, the real killer is intent on silencing her only witness.
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Home Movies
Title: Home Movies
Character: Denis Byrd
Released: May 16, 1980
Type: Movie
A cult guru urges a shy disciple to make life a movie and be its star.
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All That Jazz
Title: All That Jazz
Character: Young Joe
Released: December 16, 1979
Type: Movie
Joe Gideon is at the top of the heap, one of the most successful directors and choreographers in musical theater. But he can feel his world slowly collapsing around him - his obsession with work has almost destroyed his personal life, and only his bottles of pills keep him going.
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Jaws 2
Title: Jaws 2
Character: Doug Fetterman
Released: June 16, 1978
Type: Movie
Police chief Brody must protect the citizens of Amity after a second monstrous shark begins terrorizing the waters.
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Title: Medical Center
Released: September 24, 1969
Type: TV
Medical Center is a medical drama series which aired on CBS from 1969 to 1976. It was produced by MGM Television.
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The Making of a Thriller
Title: The Making of a Thriller
Character: Self
Released: December 31, 1969
Type: Movie
Director Brian de Palma, actors Angie Dickinson and Keith Gordon, and producer George Litto recall their work on Dressed to Kill.