John Gavin
Acting
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.
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John Gavin
Sam Loomis (archive footage)
... 2020
Sam Loomis (archive footage)
... 1993
Cary Grant
... 1980
Dan Wyler
... 1978
Senator Tremayne
... 1978
Dr. Jeffrey Latimer
... 1978
Roland Stewart
... 1976
... 1974
Akhenaten
... 1973
Roy McDonald
... 1973
Charlie Harrison (Grant Granite)
... 1970
Ben Cutter
... 1970
The Reverend
... 1969
Hubert Bonisseur de La Bath
... 1968
Trevor Graydon
... 1967
Pedro Páramo
... 1967
Harrison Destry
... 1964
Paul Saxon
... 1961
Thomas 'Tom' Freeman
... 1961
Igor Romanoff
... 1961
Julius Caesar
... 1960
Brian Younger
... 1960
Sam Loomis
... 1960
Charles Foster
... 1960
Steve Archer
... 1959
Ernst Graeber
... 1958
Teach
... 1957
Tom Grant
... 1957
Johnny Hutchins
... 1956
Dan Kirby (as John Gilmore)
... 1956