Gordon was born in Stranraer, Scotland and was a member of the Stranraer Drama Club for a number of years before receiving his BA(Hons) in Musical Theatre with UWS. This is his first production with The National Theatre of Scotland. His recent theatre credits include: Jason/Tyrone in Hand to God, Yossarian in Catch-22 (both EGTG) and Henry Pulling in Travels with my Aunt (Arkle Theatre Company).