G. Gordon Liddy
- Born:
- November 30, 1930, Hoboken, New Jersey, USA
- Died:
- March 30, 2021, Fairfax County, Virginia, USA
- Nationality:
- American
- Profession(s):
- Lawyer, FBI agent, Political operative, Author, Radio talk show host, Actor
Early Life and Education
- Graduated from St. Benedict's Preparatory School in Newark, New Jersey.
- Earned a Bachelor of Arts degree from Fordham University in 1952.
- Graduated from Fordham University School of Law in 1957.
- Served in the United States Army for two years.
Career and Major Achievements
- Served as an FBI agent from 1957 to 1962.
- Worked as a prosecutor in Dutchess County, New York.
- Elected to the United States Congress in 1968, however he never served and pursued a different career path.
- Joined the Nixon administration in 1969, initially at the Treasury Department.
- Served as a staff assistant to the President and as counsel to the Committee to Re-Elect the President.
- Central figure in the Watergate scandal, responsible for planning and leading the break-in at the Democratic National Committee headquarters.
- Convicted of conspiracy, burglary, and illegal wiretapping for his role in Watergate.
- Served over four years in prison.
- Following his release, became a popular conservative radio talk show host.
- Also pursued a career as an actor.
Notable Works
- Books:
- Will (1980)
- Out of Control (1992)
- The Secret Files of G. Gordon Liddy: Watergate, America and Me (2013)
- Radio Shows: The G. Gordon Liddy Show
Filmography
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 1980 | The Incredible Hulk | Major Tagliaferro |
| 1993 | Street Knight | Mayor Bill Thompson |
| 1994 | Camp Nowhere | Lt. Cmdr. James Warren |
| 1995 | Rules of Engagement | Himself |
| 1996 | Getting Away with Murder | Dr. Emmett |
| 1997 | Double Team | Yaz |
Legacy and Impact
G. Gordon Liddy remains a controversial figure in American history. His involvement in the Watergate scandal cemented his place in political infamy. After serving time in prison, he reinvented himself as a popular radio talk show host and actor. Many sought to understand the man behind the deeds, resulting in projects such as a detailed 'g gordon liddy biography of williams'. Despite his post-Watergate career, he is primarily remembered for his role in the Nixon administration and the scandal that brought it down.