Jim Gordon (Gotham)

James "Jim" Gordon is a fictional character adapted to the screen by Bruno Heller. He serves as the main protagonist of the Warner Bros. and DC Comics television series Gotham, portrayed by Ben McKenzie.

Jim Gordon
Gotham character
Ben McKenzie as James Gordon, in television series Gotham.
First appearance
  • "Pilot"
  • Gotham
  • September 22, 2014
Last appearance
  • "The Beginning..."
  • Gotham
  • April 25, 2019
Based on
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Adapted byBruno Heller
Portrayed byBen McKenzie
In-universe information
Full nameJames Gordon
NicknameJim
GenderMale
Occupation
  • GCPD Police Commissioner
  • Private investigator/Bounty hunter
  • United States Army soldier
Family
  • Peter Gordon (father)
  • Frank Gordon (uncle)
SpouseLeslie "Lee" Thompkins (wife)
Significant others
  • Barbara Kean (ex-fiancé)
  • Valerie Vale (formerly)
  • Sofia Falcone (formerly)
ChildrenBarbara Lee Gordon (daughter)
NationalityAmerican
Police and military career
DepartmentGotham City Police Department
Years of service2014–circa. 2034
RankCommissioner
BranchUnited States Army
Battles/warsIraq War

He is based on a character of the same name created by Bill Finger and Bob Kane, debuting in Detective Comics #27 (May 1939), though is most well-known as the supporting lead of the superhero comic, Batman.

McKenzie received a generally positive critical reception for his portrayal of the character, appearing in every episode of the series, and the novel Gotham: City of Monsters, set in-between the events of the second and third seasons.

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