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John Gavin
Actor
Born April 8, 1931Died February 9, 2018 (86 years)
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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.
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.
Filmography
| 2020 | Disclosure · as Sam Loomis (archive Footage) |
| 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 | La casa de las sombras · 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 Carlos |
| 1962 | The Alfred Hitchcock Hour (TV Series) · as Johnny Kendall |
| 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) |