Bert I. Gordon, affectionately nicknamed "Mr. B.I.G." by 'Forrest J. Ackerman' , was awarded the Grand Prix du Festival International Du Paris Fantastique 1977.
Father of actress Susan Gordon
Nicknamed Mister Big, both for his initials and for his many 50s giant creature movies
Educated at the University of Wisconsin.
Has the distinction, dubious though it may be, of having the most movies shown on "Mystery Science Theater 3000" .
Began making home movies in 16mm when he was only nine years old.
His parents were Sadeline (Barnett) and Charles Abraham Gordon. His family is of Russian Jewish descent.
