American film director (1938–1982)
Steve Gordon (October 10, 1938 – November 27, 1982) was an American screenwriter and film director who wrote and directed the 1981 comedyArthur Dudley Moore . Gordon died in New York City on November 27, 1982, from a heart attack at the age of 44.[ 1] [ 2] [ 3] [ 4]
Gordon was nominated for theAcademy Award for Best Original Screenplay forArthur .[ 5] [ 6] [ 7] [ 8] The One and Only Henry Winkler , having spent several years writing for television.[ 9]
Early and personal life [ edit ] Gordon was born inChester, Pennsylvania [ 10] Ottawa Hills, Ohio , after his parents died.[ 11] Jewish family[ 12] Toledo suburb ofOttawa Hills, Ohio ,[ 13] Ottawa Hills High School in 1957.[ 11] Ohio State University , where he majored in political science and history; he graduated in 1961.[ 3] New York City since his graduation from Ohio State.[ 14] [ 15]
According to Gordon's brother Dr. Michael Gordon, Gordon had been suffering from chest pains and had seen a doctor five days before his death.[ 4] [ 13] [ 3] [ 4] [ 13] Woodlawn Cemetery in Toledo, Ohio.
In 1982, his brother, Dr. Michael Gordon, created an annual scholarship for Ottawa Hills High School students in Gordon's name.[ 16] [ 17] [ 18]
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