Gordon De Main

American actor (1886–1954)

  • Gordon De Maine
  • Gordon Wood(s)
  • G. D. Wood(s)
  • G. A. Wood(s)
  • Bud Wood
  • J. D. Wood
OccupationActorYears active1914–1946

Gordon De Main (born Floyd Wood; September 28, 1886 – March 5, 1954)[1][2] was an American film actor. He was leading man for the New York–based Excelsior company in the early 1910s, and was later a supporting actor in many films, particularly Westerns.

Born in Washington, Iowa, he was variously credited as Gordon De Maine / DeMain / DeMaine, Gordon Wood(s), G. D. Wood(s), G. A. Wood(s), Bud Wood or J. D. Wood. He died March 5, 1954, in Los Angeles County, California.

Selected filmography

  • The Toll of Mammon (1914) – Dr. John Wright
  • The Path Forbidden (1914) – Curtis Holmes
  • When Fate Leads Trump (1914) – Gordon
  • In the Shadow (1915) – Tom Ward
  • The Lawbreakers (1915, Short) – Judge Parker
  • The Hen's Duckling (1915, Short) – Philip Charleroi, Vivienne's Father
  • The Reward (1915, Short) – John Barrick
  • The Game of Thrills (1915) – Graves
  • The Jewelled Dagger of Fate (1915, Short) – Travers
  • Why Leave Home? (1929) –Roy
  • Prince Gabby (1929, Short)
  • The Marriage Playground (1929) – Mr. Delafield
  • Street of Chance (1930) – Gambler (uncredited)
  • Young Eagles (1930) – Major Lewis
  • Men Are Like That (1930) – Rogers the Insurance Man (uncredited)
  • Pardon My Gun (1930) – Rancher (uncredited)
  • Headin' North (1930) – Foreman Red
  • God's Country and the Man (1931) – Slick (uncredited)
  • Rider of the Plains (1931) – Sheriff John Evans
  • Up for Murder (1931) –Prosecuting Attorney (uncredited)
  • The Ridin' Fool (1931) – Sheriff John Andrews
  • The Lawyer's Secret (1931) – Detective (uncredited)
  • Ships of Hate (1931) – Ship's First Mate
  • A Son of the Plains (1931) – Sheriff Matt Woods
  • Mother and Son (1931) – Joe Connors
  • The Montana Kid (1931) – Marshal Jack Moore
  • Near the Trail's End (1931) – Gus – Bartender (uncredited)
  • The Nevada Buckaroo (1931) – Governor (uncredited)
  • Oklahoma Jim (1931) – The Croupier (uncredited)
  • Two Fisted Justice (1931) – Marshal Houston
  • Cavalier of the West (1931) – Doctor (uncredited)
  • Forgotten Women (1931) – Walrus
  • Galloping Thru (1931) – Cliff Warren
  • Mata Hari (1931) – Ambassador's Aide (uncredited)
  • Vultures of the Law (1931)
  • South of Santa Fe (1932) – Granger
  • Single-Handed Sanders (1932) – Judge Parker
  • Spirit of the West (1932) – Bob March (uncredited)
  • Love Bound (1932) – Flynn, Private Detective (uncredited)
  • The Wet Parade (1932) – Eye Specialist (uncredited)
  • The Arm of the Law (1932) – Coroner
  • State's Attorney (1932) – Lawn Party Guest (uncredited)
  • Beauty Parlor (1932) – Arresting Detective (uncredited)
  • Honor of the Mounted (1932) – Corporal McCarty
  • What Price Hollywood? (1932) – The 'Yes' Man (uncredited)
  • The Washington Masquerade (1932) – Locker Room Host (uncredited)
  • Skyscraper Souls (1932) – Banker (uncredited)
  • Broadway to Cheyenne (1932) – Rancher
  • No Living Witness (1932) – Eddie Schrabe
  • The Western Code (1932) – Sheriff Fred Purdy
  • Cowboy Counsellor (1932) – State's Attorney – Replaced by Ted Lorch
  • The Heart Punch (1932) – Defense Attorney Benton
  • The Forty-Niners (1932) – Jed Hawkins
  • The Devil Horse (1932) – Rancher (uncredited)
  • Behind Jury Doors (1932) – Dr. Emil Lanfield
  • Lucky Larrigan (1932) – Sheriff Jim
  • Crashin' Broadway (1932) – Sheriff (uncredited)
  • Wyoming (1932)
  • Beyond the Border (1932)
  • Parachute Jumper (1933) – Narcotics Squad (uncredited)
  • Grand Slam (1933) – Kibitzer (uncredited)
  • The Intruder (1933) – Doctor (uncredited)
  • High Gear (1933) – Maj. Edwards – Military Academy Commandant (uncredited)
  • Alimony Madness (1933) – Doctor (uncredited)
  • The Dude Bandit (1933) – Dad Mason
  • The Three Musketeers (1933, Serial) – Colonel Duval
  • Found Alive (1933) – Attorney
  • The Whispering Shadow (1933, Serial) – Detective [Chs. 1, 5-8] (uncredited)
  • Song of the Eagle (1933) – Restaurant Owner (uncredited)
  • Cheating Blondes (1933) – Policeman (uncredited)
  • Lilly Turner (1933) – Doctor (uncredited)
  • The Return of Casey Jones (1933) – Ike MacFarland
  • The Silk Express (1933) – Mill Owner in Association (uncredited)
  • The Fighting Texans (1933) – Julian Nash
  • Strange People (1933) – First Detective (uncredited)
  • The Fugitive (1933) – Nicholson
  • Rainbow Ranch (1933) – Sheriff
  • The Devil's Mate (1933) – Butler
  • The Big Chance (1933) – Ed Miller (uncredited)
  • Her Forgotten Past (1933) – Malone (uncredited)
  • Neighbors' Wives (1933) – Minor Role (uncredited)
  • The Wolf Dog (1933) – Murphy
  • Goodbye Love (1933) – Divorce Detective (uncredited)
  • Mr. Skitch (1933) – Roulette Table Staff (uncredited)
  • The Lucky Texan (1934) – Banker Williams
  • Palooka (1934) – Photographers' Official (uncredited)
  • Beggars in Ermine (1934) – Police Captain (uncredited)
  • Wonder Bar (1934) – Second Detective (uncredited)
  • Mystery Liner (1934) – Cmdr. Bryson (uncredited)
  • Looking for Trouble (1934) – Sergeant Murphy (uncredited)
  • Fighting to Live (1934) – Al – Jury Foreman (uncredited)
  • Now I'll Tell (1934) – Fight Announcer (uncredited)
  • Burn 'Em Up Barnes (1934, Serial) – Tom - Car Owner [Ch. 1] (uncredited)
  • Chained (1934) – S.S. Official (uncredited)
  • Gambling House Proprietor (uncredited)
  • Million Dollar Ransom (1934) – Gambling House Proprietor (uncredited)
  • Super Stupid (1934, Short)
  • Port of Lost Dreams (1934) – First Dock Detective (uncredited)
  • We Live Again (1934) – Jury Foreman (uncredited)
  • Fighting Trooper (1934) – Bartender (uncredited)
  • The Firebird (1934) – Policeman (uncredited)
  • In Old Santa Fe (1934) – Bill – Tracy Henchman (uncredited)
  • The Lawless Frontier (1934) – Deputy Miller
  • The Gay Bride (1934) – Police Sergeant (uncredited)
  • The Best Man Wins (1935) – Salvage Boss (uncredited)
  • The Cactus Kid (1935) – Jake – Bartender (uncredited)
  • Helldorado (1935) – Assayer (uncredited)
  • Behind the Evidence (1935) – Captain Graham
  • The Whole Town's Talking (1935) – Minor Role (uncredited)
  • Red Lights Ahead (1936) – Detective (uncredited)
  • Espionage (1937) – Kronsky Aide (uncredited)
  • The Painted Stallion (1937, Serial) – The Governor [Chs. 7-12]
  • The Last Train from Madrid (1937) – Gonzalez (uncredited)
  • A Fight to the Finish (1937) – District Attorney (uncredited)
  • Western Gold (1937) – Secretary Stanton (uncredited)
  • Murder in Greenwich Village (1937) – Captain Bates (uncredited)
  • Submarine D-1 (1937) – Officer (uncredited)
  • Second Chorus (1940) – Elevator Passenger (uncredited)
  • Adventure in Washington (1941) – Senator Day (uncredited)
  • Time Out for Rhythm (1941)[3] – Theatrical Producer (uncredited)
  • Hold Back the Dawn (1941) – Immigration Guard (uncredited)
  • Honky Tonk (1941) – Party Guest (uncredited)
  • International Lady (1941) – Denby
  • Henry Aldrich for President (1941) – Police Chief (uncredited)
  • Appointment for Love (1941)[3] – Jason (uncredited)
  • Riot Squad (1941) – Plainclothesman (uncredited)
  • West of Tombstone (1942) – Wilfred Barnet
  • Call Out the Marines (1942) – Wise Money Man (uncredited)
  • The Mad Monster (1942) – Professor Fitzgerald
  • This Gun for Hire (1942) – Superintendent (uncredited)
  • Thundering Hoofs (1942) – Dave Underwood
  • Across the Pacific (1942) – Dock Official (uncredited)
  • King of the Stallions (1942) – Pop Clark
  • Overland to Deadwood (1942) – George Bullock
  • I Married a Witch (1942) – Man with Masterson on Radio (uncredited)
  • Falling Stones (1942)
  • Lady Bodyguard (1943) – Director (uncredited)
  • Chatterbox (1943) – Production Assistant (uncredited) (final film role)

References

  1. ^ Silent Film Necrology, p. 130, c.2001 by Eugene Vazzana
  2. ^ Who Was Who on Screen, p. 119 c.1977 by Evelyn Mack Truitt *note [this publication claims his date of birth as 1897-March 5, 1967]
  3. ^ a b Threestooges.net Includes picture
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