
John Gavin
Known for ActingBorn 1931-04-08Died 2018-02-09Los Angeles, California, USA
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.Read more
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Psycho
1960 · Movie
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Disclosure
2020 · Movie
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Doctors' Private Lives
1978 · Movie
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Cutter's Trail
1970 · Movie
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The Alfred Hitchcock Hour
1962 · Series
Convoy
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Convoy
1965 · Series
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Spartacus
1960 · Movie
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Imitation of Life
1959 · Movie
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The Madwoman of Chaillot
1969 · Movie
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Pedro Paramo
1967 · Movie
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A Time to Love and a Time to Die
1958 · Movie
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Nefertiti and Akhenaten
1973 · Movie
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Hart to Hart
1979 · Series
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Destry
1964 · Series
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Thoroughly Modern Millie
1967 · Movie
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The Bronze Screen: 100 Years of the Latino Image in American Cinema
2002 · Movie
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Mannix
1967 · Series
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Fantasy Island
1978 · Series
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The Merv Griffin Show
1962 · Series
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Midnight Lace
1960 · Movie
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Kraft Suspense Theatre
1963 · Series
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The Virginian
1962 · Series
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Flying High
1978 · Series
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The Love Boat
1977 · Series
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Medical Center
1969 · Series
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Tammy Tell Me True
1961 · Movie
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Raw Edge
1956 · Movie
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Jennifer
1978 · Movie
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The Mike Douglas Show
1961 · Series
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OSS 117 Murder for Sale
1968 · Movie
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Quantez
1957 · Movie
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Romanoff and Juliet
1961 · Movie
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Sophia Loren: Her Own Story
1980 · Movie
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Back Street
1961 · Movie
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A Breath of Scandal
1960 · Movie
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Behind the High Wall
1956 · Movie
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The New Adventures of Heidi
1978 · Movie
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Pussycat, Pussycat, I Love You
1970 · Movie
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House of Shadows
1976 · Movie
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Keep It in the Family
1973 · Movie
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Four Girls in Town
1957 · Movie
Doctors' Private Lives
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Doctors' Private Lives
1979 · Series

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Hard Day at Blue Nose
1974 · Movie

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The Solid Gold Girl
1964 · Movie