John Gavin

Biography

From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia 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

Psycho

as Sam Loomis

Spartacus

as Julius Caesar

Imitation of Life

as Steve Archer

The Love Boat

as Dan Barton

Disclosure

as Sam Loomis (archive footage)

Midnight Lace

as Brian Younger

Hart to Hart

Fantasy Island

as Harry Kellino

Thoroughly Modern Millie

as Trevor Graydon

A Time to Love and a Time to Die

as Ernst Graeber