John Gavin

About

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

The Love BoatSeries • 1977The Alfred Hitchcock HourSeries • 1962MannixSeries • 1967The VirginianSeries • 1962Fantasy IslandSeries • 1978Hart to HartSeries • 1979Medical CenterSeries • 1969Kraft Suspense TheatreSeries • 1963PsychoMovie • 1960SpartacusMovie • 1960Flying HighSeries • 1978Thoroughly Modern MillieMovie • 1967DisclosureMovie • 2020Imitation of LifeMovie • 1959A Time to Love and a Time to DieMovie • 1958Midnight LaceMovie • 1960A Breath of ScandalMovie • 1960Pussycat, Pussycat, I Love YouMovie • 1970OSS 117 Murder for SaleMovie • 1968JenniferMovie • 1978Pedro ParamoMovie • 1967