Gordon Carroll

Charles Gordon Carroll III (February 2, 1928 – September 20, 2005) was an American film producer. He is known for his work on Alien franchise (1979–1997). He also co-founded Brandywine Productions with David Giler and Walter Hill, a film company most famously associated with the Alien film series. He died on September 20, 2005, in Los Angeles, California.[1]

Gordon Carroll
Born
Charles Gordon Carroll III

(1928-02-02)February 2, 1928
Baltimore, Maryland, U.S.
DiedSeptember 20, 2005(2005-09-20) (aged 77)
Los Angeles, California, U.S.
Alma materPrinceton University
OccupationFilm producer
Years active1968–2005
Notable workAlien franchise (1979–1997)
FamilyRobert Carroll (brother)

Early life and career

Carroll was raised in New York City where he was influenced by his father's love of literature. He received his education from Princeton University in advertising[1] and after military duty as a first lieutenant in the Korean War, he returned to Manhattan and entered the advertising world at Foote, Cone & Belding. He began his film career in 1965 as executive producer of How to Murder Your Wife. From there he went on to produce films like Cool Hand Luke (1967), Blue Thunder (1983) and Red Heat (1988).

Death

Carrol died of heart attack on September 20, 2005, in Los Angeles, California, U.S., at the age of 77. His body was cremated and his ashes were given to his family.

Filmography

He was producer for all films unless otherwise noted.

Film
Year Film Credit Notes
1965How to Murder Your WifeExecutive producer
1967LuvExecutive producer
Cool Hand Luke
1969The April Fools
1973Pat Garrett and Billy the Kid
1979Alien
1983Blue Thunder
1986The Best of Times
AliensExecutive producer
1988Red Heat
1992Alien 3
1997Alien Resurrection
2004Alien vs. PredatorFinal film as a producer
Miscellaneous crew
Year Film Role Notes
2004Dear FrankieAdvisor: PhilatelyUncredited

References
  1. "Memorial Charles Gordon Carroll III '49". Princeton Alumni Weekly. Retrieved May 18, 2022.


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