Joan Noel Gordon, better known as Noele Gordon, is an English actress who is recognized for her outstanding acting skills and charming screen presence.
Her most iconic role is that of Meg Mortimer in the famous British soap opera Crossroads.
She charmed audiences with the role from 1964 to 1981, making a brief comeback in 1983.
Throughout her career, Noelle Gordon demonstrated her talent and dedication to the cause, leaving a lasting impact on the television community.
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- Full name: Joan Noele Gordon
- Stage name: Noele Gordon
- Date of birth: December 25, 1919
- Date of death: April 14, 1985 (age: 65)
- Birthplace: East Ham, Essex, England.
- Nationality: British
- Occupation: Actress
- Height: Unknown
- Parent: James Gordon
- Siblings: Unknown
- Spouse: Unknown
- Children: Unknown
- Relationship: Unknown
- Net worth: £2 million
Early life and education
Noele Gordon, a British actress, was born on December 25, 1919 in East Ham, Essex, England. Her parents are Scottish merchant ship engineer James Gordon and housewife Joan.
Since Noelle was born on Christmas Day, her middle name is Noelle. Unfortunately, there is no information about her siblings. However, she did attend the prestigious Royal Academy of Dramatic Art to further hone her acting skills.
Profession
Gordon’s acting career began in the 1940s, when she starred in a number of films, including The Lisbon Story (1946) and The Most Likely Girl (1957), and she also ventured into television hosting, with shows such as Tea with Noel Gordon (1955-1958) and The Weekend Show (1955-1958).
Gordon’s fame soared when she was cast as Meg Mortimer in the British soap opera Crossroads, which premiered in 1964 and became a huge success. Crossroads was a soap opera set in a motel in central England.
Her lovely, nurturing demeanor endeared her to many and she soon became one of Britain’s most beloved actresses. Her role as Meg was an inspiration and guide for countless women.
Gordon’s role as Meg Mortimer on the soap made her one of the longest-running actors in British history, at 17 years, and she also became a sought-after actress and one of the highest-paid TV actresses.
Unfortunately, ATV Midlands suddenly fired her from the show without cause in 1981. This unfair treatment sparked outrage among Crossroads fans, prompting them to boycott the show.
Gordon briefly visited Crossroads in 1983. However, she left again the following year. Sadly, in 1985, at the age of 65, Gordon died of stomach cancer.
Awards and nominations
Awards
- TV Times Award for Most Obsessive Television Character (6 wins) TV Times Award for Most Popular ITV Personality (10 wins)
- Television Times Award for Best Actress (6 wins)
- TV Times Gold Award TV Times Outstanding Contribution to Television Award
- TV Times Hall of Fame
- Variety Club Award for Outstanding Contribution to British Television
Nomination
- Television Times Award for Best Actress
- National Television Award for Best New Series (Nolly, a drama about her life)
- National Television Award for Best Performance in a Drama Series (Helena Bonham Carter as Noel Gordon in Nolly)
Social Media
Noele Gordon died in 1985, so she does not have a social media account.
Personal life
Gordon, who never married, began a difficult battle with cancer in 1982. She bravely underwent two major surgeries to fight the disease.
Eventually, she retired to her home in Birmingham, where she sadly died of stomach cancer in 1985. Gordon is buried in her memory in the churchyard of St Mary’s Parish Church, Ross.
Filmography
- Acacia Avenue (Unsigned)
- Lisbon Stories
- The fact of love
- Bet your life
- The Goldbergs (TV series)
- The Most Likely Girl (TV series)
- Crossroads (TV series)
- Crossroads: A Celebration (TV Movie)
- All-Star Comedy Carnival (TV Movie)
net worth
Noel Gordon died in 1985 with a net worth of around £2 million, an amount that would be equivalent to around £10 million today, taking into account inflation and changes in the value of money over time.
