Gordon Jackson (actor)

Gordon Cameron Jackson, OBE (December 19, 1923 - January 15, 1990), was a prolific Scottish character actor, best known for his roles in the film The Great Escape and the television series, Upstairs Downstairs (for which he won a best supporting actor Emmy Award) and The Professionals.

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December 19 - 1923 - January 15 - 1990 - Scottish - Character actor - Film - The Great Escape - Television - Upstairs Downstairs - Supporting actor - Emmy Award - The Professionals

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Jackson also received a Logie Award (Australian) for his work in the TV adaptation of A Town Like Alice. One of his last major film appearances was in The Shooting Party (1985).

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Logie Award - A Town Like Alice - The Shooting Party - 1985

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Jackson was born in Glasgow, Scotland, and was married to Scottish actress Rona Anderson.

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Glasgow - Scotland - Rona Anderson

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Gordon Jackson died in London of bone cancer.

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London - Bone cancer

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