Hayes Gordon

Hayes Gordon, AO, OBE (born February 25, 1920, Boston, Massachusetts, USA – died October 19, 1999, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia) was an American actor, singer, stage director and acting teacher with a considerable career in Australia. Worked as professional actor from 1936. Member of the original cast of "Oklahoma" (1942). Studied with Lee Strasberg. After service in Air Force during WWII continued to work in musical theatre 1945-1951. Went to Australia to star in "Kiss Me Kate" 1952 and remained in Australia. Member of the Ensemble Theatre in Sydney 1958. Continued acting on stage, radio & television until 1984.