Personal Info
Known For
Acting
Birthdate
1931-04-08
Day of Death
2018-02-09
Place of Birth
Los Angeles, California, USA
John Gavin
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.
Filmography (30)
Disclosure
2020
The Bronze Screen: 100 Years of the Latino Image in American Cinema
2002
Sophia Loren: Her Own Story
1980
The New Adventures of Heidi
1978
Jennifer
1978
Doctors' Private Lives
1978
House of Shadows
1976
Hard Day at Blue Nose
1974
Nefertiti and Akhenaten
1973
Keep It in the Family
1973
Pussycat, Pussycat, I Love You
1970
Cutter's Trail
1970
The Madwoman of Chaillot
1969
OSS 117 Murder for Sale
1968
