Biografía

Was excited about returning to films after 22 years with a role in "The Loved One" in 1965 and looked forward to having a movie career despite her advanced age. When her role was cut from the final release print, it was a major disappointment, but she persevered and won an Oscar three years later for "Rosemary's Baby.".

Was a close friend of actor Bud Cort, with whom she costarred in Enséñame a vivir (1971).

Natalie Wood was so fond of her that she named her the godmother to her firstborn Natasha Gregson Wagner.

Had an illegitimate son named Jones, born October 16, 1929. The father was Austrian-born film and stage producer Jed Harris. This led to the breakup of Harris' first marriage, which produced no children.

A character based on Gordon was portrayed by Jean Simmons in the movie The Actress (1953).

The great have no friends. They merely know a lot of people.

Why should ruts be so comfortable and so unpopular?

The kiss. There are all sorts of kisses, lad, from the sticky confection to the kiss of death. Of them all, the kiss of an actress is the most unnerving. How can we tell if she means it or if she's just practicing?

The best impromptu speeches are the ones written well in advance.

Never give up; and never, under any circumstances, no matter what - never face the facts.