gofer
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He began his career in the film industry in the mid-1930s working as an extra and was a gofer at Denham Film Studios, where he first met Lean, an editor, in 1942.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 5, 2024
He entered show business at age 16 as a TV mailroom gofer.
From Seattle Times ● Aug. 11, 2023
Often, Armstrong recalls getting the last laugh on those who disrespected him — he harangues that gofer, and the studio, too, telling both where to stick their movie.
From New York Times ● Nov. 4, 2022
Jimmy, of course, insists on bringing Chuck everything he needs despite Chuck reminding Jimmy that he has the means to hire a gofer.
From Salon ● Aug. 16, 2022
He tried to keep himself calm, but by the time a gofer commed him and squirted directions to the main ballroom, he was a wreck.
From Super Man and the Bug Out by Doctorow, Cory
