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John Gavin
Also known as: Juan Vincent Apablasa Jr., John Anthony Golenor, John Golenor, Jack Golenor
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.
Personal Info
Known For
Acting
Birthday
April 8, 1931
Day of Death
February 9, 2018
Age at Death
86 years old
Place of Birth
Los Angeles, California, USA
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Filmography
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Sam Loomis (archive footage)
2020Movie
True Fear: The Making of Psycho
Self
2015Movie
The Bronze Screen: 100 Years of the Latino Image in American Cinema
2002Movie
Sophia Loren: Her Own Story
Cary Grant
1980Movie
Hart to Hart
1979TV
Doctors' Private Lives
1979TV
Jennifer
Senator Tremayne
1978Movie
Doctors' Private Lives
Dr. Jeffrey Latimer
1978Movie
The New Adventures of Heidi
Dan Wyler
1978Movie
Flying High
1978TV
Fantasy Island
Harry Kellino
1978TV
The Love Boat
Dan Barton
1977TV
House of Shadows
Roland Stewart
1976Movie
Hard Day at Blue Nose
1974Movie
Keep It in the Family
Roy McDonald
1973Movie
Nefertiti and Akhenaten
Akhenaten
1973Movie
Pussycat, Pussycat, I Love You
Charlie Harrison (Grant Granite)
1970Movie
Cutter's Trail
Ben Cutter
1970Movie
The Madwoman of Chaillot
The Reverend
1969Movie
Medical Center
1969TV
OSS 117 Murder for Sale
Hubert Bonisseur de La Bath
1968Movie
Thoroughly Modern Millie
Trevor Graydon
1967Movie
Pedro Paramo
Pedro Páramo
1967Movie
Mannix
1967TV
Convoy
Comdr. Dan Talbot
1965TV
The Solid Gold Girl
Harrison Destry
1964Movie
Destry
1964TV
Kraft Suspense Theatre
Carlos
1963TV
The Virginian
Charles Boulanger / Baker
1962TV
The Alfred Hitchcock Hour
Johnny Kendall
1962TV
The Merv Griffin Show
Self
1962TV
Back Street
Paul Saxon
1961Movie
Tammy Tell Me True
Thomas 'Tom' Freeman
1961Movie
Romanoff and Juliet
Igor Romanoff
1961Movie
The Mike Douglas Show
Self
1961TV
Spartacus
Julius Caesar
1960Movie
Psycho
Sam Loomis
1960Movie
Midnight Lace
Brian Younger
1960Movie
A Breath of Scandal
Charles Foster
1960Movie
Imitation of Life
Steve Archer
1959Movie
A Time to Love and a Time to Die
Ernst Graeber
1958Movie
Four Girls in Town
Tom Grant
1957Movie
Quantez
Teach
1957Movie
Behind the High Wall
Johnny Hutchins
1956Movie
Raw Edge
Dan Kirby (as John Gilmore)
1956Movie