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John Gavin
Actor
Born April 8, 1931Died February 9, 2018 (86 years)
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.
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
John Gavin Filmography
| 2024 | Becoming Hitchcock: The Legacy of Blackmail · as Sam Loomis In Psycho |
| 2020 | Disclosure · as Sam Loomis (archive Footage) |
| 2001 | |
| 2001 | Boogeymen: The Killer Compilation · as Sam Loomis |
| 1993 | 24 Hour Psycho · as Sam Loomis (archive Footage) |
| 1984 | Terror in the Aisles · as Sam Loomis |
| 1980 | Sophia Loren: Her Own Story · as Cary Grant |
| 1979 | Hart to Hart (TV Series) |
| 1979 | The Horror Show · as Cast |
| 1978 | The New Adventures of Heidi · as Dan Wyler |
| 1978 | Flying High (TV Series) |
| 1978 | Jennifer · as Senator Tremayne |
| 1977 | The Love Boat (TV Series) · as Dan Barton |
| 1977 | Fantasy Island (TV Series) · as Harry Kellino |
| 1976 | House of Shadows · as Roland Stewart |
| 1975 | The Lives of Jenny Dolan · as Cast |
| 1973 | Keep It in the Family · as Roy Mcdonald |
| 1973 | Wide World of Mystery (TV Series) · as Cast |
| 1970 | Pussycat, Pussycat, I Love You · as Charlie Harrison (grant Granite) |
| 1969 | The Madwoman of Chaillot · as The Reverend |
| 1969 | Medical Center (TV Series) |
| 1968 | The Doris Day Show (TV Series) · as Dr. Jeffrey Forbes |
| 1968 | OSS 117 Murder for Sale · as Hubert Bonisseur De La Bath |
| 1967 | Mannix (TV Series) |
| 1967 | Thoroughly Modern Millie · as Trevor Graydon |
| 1967 | Pedro Paramo · as Pedro Páramo |
| 1965 | Convoy (TV Series) · as Comdr. Dan Talbot |
| 1964 | Destry (TV Series) |
| 1963 | Kraft Suspense Theatre (TV Series) · as Tom Threepersons |
| 1962 | The Alfred Hitchcock Hour (TV Series) · as Don Reed |
| 1962 | The Virginian (TV Series) · as Charles Boulanger / Baker |
| 1961 | Back Street · as Paul Saxon |
| 1961 | Alcoa Premiere (TV Series) · as William Fortnum |
| 1961 | Tammy Tell Me True · as Thomas 'tom' Freeman |
| 1961 | Romanoff and Juliet · as Igor Romanoff |
| 1960 | Midnight Lace · as Brian Younger |
| 1960 | Spartacus · as Julius Caesar |
| 1960 | Insight (TV Series) · as Priest |
| 1960 | Psycho · as Sam Loomis |
| 1960 | A Breath of Scandal · as Charles Foster |
| 1959 | Imitation of Life · as Steve Archer |
| 1958 | A Time to Love and a Time to Die · as Ernst Graeber |
| 1957 | Quantez · as Teach |
| 1957 | Four Girls in Town · as Tom Grant |
| 1956 | Behind the High Wall · as Johnny Hutchins |
| 1956 | Raw Edge · as Dan Kirby (as John Gilmore) |
| 2010 | Rock Hudson: Dark and Handsome Stranger · as Self |
| 1998 | Psycho Path · as Self |
| 1997 | Off the Menu: The Last Days of Chasen's · as Self |
| 1985 | All-Star Party for 'Dutch' Reagan · as Self |
| 1984 | The 56th Annual Academy Awards · as Self - Presenter |
| 1980 | Hour Magazine (TV Series) · as Self |
| 1977 | An All-Star Tribute to Elizabeth Taylor · as Self - Audience Member |
| 1973 | The 45th Annual Academy Awards · as Self - Presenter |
| 1972 | The 44th Annual Academy Awards · as Self - Presenter |
| 1969 | It's Your Bet (TV Series) · as Self |
| 1969 | To Tell the Truth (TV Series) · as Self - Panelist |
| 1967 | Snap Judgement (TV Series) · as Self |
| 1966 | The Jerry Lewis MDA Labor Day Telethon (TV Series) · as Self |
| 1963 | You Don't Say (TV Series) · as Self |
| 1962 | The Tonight Show starring Johnny Carson (TV Series) · as Self - Guest |
| 1962 | The Merv Griffin Show (TV Series) · as Self |
| 1961 | Your First Impression (TV Series) · as Self |
| 1961 | The Mike Douglas Show (TV Series) · as Self |
| 1961 | Password (TV Series) · as Self |
| 1960 | Here's Hollywood (TV Series) · as Self |
| 1952 | Today (TV Series) · as Self - Guest - U.s. Ambassador To Mexico |