Gale Gordon
Biography
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Gale Gordon (born Charles Thomas Aldrich Jr., February 20, 1906 – June 30, 1995) was an American character actor perhaps best remembered as Lucille Ball's longtime television foil—and particularly as cantankerously combustible, tightfisted bank executive Theodore J. Mooney, on Ball's second television situation comedy, The Lucy Show. Gordon also appeared in I Love Lucy and had starring roles in Ball's successful third series Here's Lucy and her short-lived fourth and final series Life with Lucy. Gordon was also a respected and beloved radio actor who is remembered for his role as school principal Osgood Conklin in Our Miss Brooks, starring Eve Arden, in both the 1948–1957 radio series and the 1952–1956 television series. He also co-starred as the second Mr. Wilson in Dennis the Menace.
Known For
Walter Seznick
The 'Burbs
Radio Announcer (uncredited)
Elmer, the Great
Self (uncredited)
The Dean Martin Christmas Show
R.W. Hepworth
Speedway
Captain Weiskopf
Sergeant Deadhead
Osgood Conklin
Our Miss Brooks
Rear Admiral Bintle
All Hands on Deck
Congressman Mandeville
Don't Give Up the Ship
Raven Rossiter
The 30 Foot Bride of Candy Rock
W.A. Thorwald
Rally 'Round the Flag, Boys!
Postal Clerk
A Woman of Distinction
H.J. Bellows
Here Come the Nelsons
Colonel
Dondi
Otis Cadwalader
Here We Go Again
Self
CBS Salutes Lucy: The First 25 Years
Omar Whittaker
Lucy Calls the President
Evans
Francis Covers the Big Town
Self
Lucy and Desi: A Home Movie
Self
Lucy Moves to NBC
Mr. Harvey
The Lucille Ball Comedy Hour
Bob Mayberry
Visit to a Small Planet
Oliver Dunning
All in a Night's Work
The Abbot
Bungle Abbey
Mr. Marshall
The Honeymooners Specials: A Christmas Carol
Self (archive footage)
Lucille Ball: Finding Lucy
Personal Info
Known For
Acting
Known Credits
25
Gender
Male
Birthday
1906-02-20
Place of Birth
New York City, New York, USA
Also Known As
Charles Thomas Aldrich Jr.