Huntley Ashworth Gordon was a renowned Canadian actor, born on October 8, 1879, in Montreal, Quebec. He was educated in both Canada and England, and prior to his acting career, he held various jobs, including working in a bank, silver mine, contracting, as a commercial traveller, and even owning a cigarette factory. His early career on stage led him to act alongside the talented Ethel Barrymore.
Gordon's screen career began in 1916, courtesy of Thomas Ince. He also ventured into modeling, becoming a face for Arrow Collars, and was even painted by renowned American commercial illustrator J. C. Leyendecker. During World War I, he served in the Canadian Army and spent time in England, where he started his career in motion pictures.
Upon returning to Hollywood, California, Gordon's suave manner and classic good looks made him a sought-after actor, starring in both silent and talking films. He appeared in numerous films, including Bluebeard's 8th Wife alongside Gloria Swanson in 1923 and The Wanters with Norma Shearer and Marie Prevost the same year.
Throughout his career, Gordon traveled between America and Britain, making films in both countries, and accumulated an impressive filmography of over 120 films. He was affiliated with MGM studios when he retired from film in 1940 and invested in the manufacturing of silk stockings, a lucrative business due to the rationing caused by World War II.
Although Gordon no longer worked in film, he remained active in the world of network radio. He passed away on December 7, 1956, in Van Nuys, California, and was laid to rest in the Forest Lawn Memorial Park Cemetery in Glendale, California.
