Description:
Bert I. Gordon, affectionately nicknamed "Mr. B.I.G." by Forrest J. Ackerman, produced, directed, and wrote more than twenty-five Sci/Fi and Horror features, such as The Magic Sword (1962), The Amazing Colossal Man (1957), Village of the Giants (1965), The Cyclops (1957), in addition to comedies such as How to Succeed with Sex (1970). His film, The Food of the Gods (1976), was awarded the Grand Prix du Festival International Du Paris Fantastique 1977.
Birthday
September 24, 1922
Born In
Kenosha, Wisconsin, USA
Alternative names
B. I. Gordon
, B.I. Gordon
, Bert Gordon
Height
165 cm
Spouse/Ex-
Eva Marie Marklstorfer July 18, 1980 - March 8, 2023 (his death),Flora M. Gordon June 3, 1945 - July 28, 1979 (divorced)
Parents
Charles Abraham Gordon
Children
Christina Gordon
Trivia
Has the distinction, dubious though it may be, of having the most
movies shown on Mystery Science Theater 3000 (1988).
Quotes
If they [movie audience] are supposed to scream in fright, and the spider [is sneaking up on its victim] and you're waiting, waiting, and the sweat is building up, and all of a sudden, it happens, and they scream - that's what it's all about. I love it.
Nickname
Mister B.I.G.
