Biography
Character actor Don Gordon was well into middle age when he made the transition from stage and TV to films. Gordon is most generally cast as a cop, though he has also effectively portrayed gangland henchmen. His film credits include such gutsy fare as
Bullitt (1968),
Fuzz (1971),
The Towering Inferno (1974),
Lethal Weapon (1987) and
Die Hard (1988). On television, Don Gordon played Lt. Hank Bertelli on
The Blue Angels (1960), Prentiss on
Lucan (1977), and Harry on
The Contender (1980). ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide