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Gordon Jones

Gordon Wynnivo Jones (April 5, 1911 – June 20, 1963) was an American character actor, a member of John Wayne's informal acting company best known for playing Lou Costello's TV nemesis "Mike the Cop" and appearing as the Green Hornet in the first of two movie serials based on that old-time radio program.

Gordon Jones

Gordon Jones in the American film I Take This Oath (1940) aka Police Rookie - cropped screenshot

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Name
Gordon Jones
Born
5 April 1911
Birthplace
Alden, Iowa, U.S.
Died
20 June 1963
Place of death
Tarzana, California, U.S.
Education
University of California at Los Angeles
Spouse
Lucile Van Winkle (1935–1940)
Occupation
Actor
Nationality
United States
Honours
star on Hollywood Walk of Fame
Languages
English

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Gordon Wynnivo Jones (April 5, 1911 – June 20, 1963) was an American character actor, a member of John Wayne's informal acting company best known for playing Lou Costello's TV nemesis "Mike the Cop" and appearing as the Green Hornet in the first of two movie serials based on that old-time radio program.

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