John Gavin
Known For
Acting
Born
1931-04-08 in Los Angeles, California, USA
Died
2018-02-09
Biography
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.
Most Known For
The Mike Douglas Show
as Self
The Love Boat
as Dan Barton
The Alfred Hitchcock Hour
as Johnny Kendall
The Alfred Hitchcock Hour
as Don Reed
Mannix
The Merv Griffin Show
as Self
The Virginian
as Charles Boulanger / Baker
Hart to Hart
Fantasy Island
as Harry Kellino
Psycho
as Sam Loomis
Medical Center
Kraft Suspense Theatre
as Carlos
Kraft Suspense Theatre
as Tom Threepersons
Spartacus
as Julius Caesar
Back Street
as Paul Saxon
Flying High
Quantez
as Teach
Thoroughly Modern Millie
as Trevor Graydon
Imitation of Life
as Steve Archer
Disclosure
as Sam Loomis (archive footage)