John Gavin
Birthday: 1931-04-08 | Place of Birth: Los Angeles, California, USAFrom Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia John Gavin (April 8, 1931 – February 9, 2018) was an American actor who was the United States Ambassador to Mexico (1981–86) and the president of the Screen Actors Guild (1971–73). He was best known for his performances in the films Imitation of Life (1959), Spartacus (1960), Psycho (1960), and Thoroughly Modern Millie (1967), playing leading roles in a series of films for producer Ross Hunter. Born Juan Vincent Apablasa Jr., Gavin was of Mexican, Chilean and Spanish descent, and was fluent in Spanish. His father, Juan Vincent Apablasa Sr., was of Chilean origin, and his paternal ancestors, including Cayetano Apablasa, were early landowners in California under Spanish rule. Gavin's mother was Delia Diana Pablos. Gavin’s parents divorced when he was about two years old. Gavin’s mother married Herald Ray Golenor, who adopted Gavin and changed his name to John Anthony Golenor.
Known For
Acting
Role
as Dan Wyler
as Senator Tremayne
as Roland Stewart
as Roy McDonald
as Charlie Harrison (Grant Granite)
as The Reverend
as Trevor Graydon
as Comdr. Dan Talbot
as Thomas 'Tom' Freeman
as Brian Younger
as Julius Caesar
as Sam Loomis
as Steve Archer
as Ernst Graeber
as Teach
as Tom Grant
as Dan Kirby (as John Gilmore)
as Johnny Hutchins
