John Gavin
Born April 08, 1931 (Age: 95)
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Los Angeles, California, USA
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.
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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Filmography
The Bronze Screen: 100 Years of the Latino Image in American Cinema
2002
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as
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Age: 71
24 Hour Psycho
1993
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as Sam Loomis (archive footage)
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Age: 61
Sophia Loren: Her Own Story
1980
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as Cary Grant
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Age: 49
The New Adventures of Heidi
1978
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as Dan Wyler
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Age: 47
Jennifer
1978
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as Senator Tremayne
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Age: 47
Doctors' Private Lives
1978
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as Dr. Jeffrey Latimer
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Age: 46
Hard Day at Blue Nose
1974
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as
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Age: 42
Nefertiti and Akhenaten
1973
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as Akhenaten
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Age: 42
Keep It in the Family
1973
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as Roy McDonald
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Age: 42
Cutter's Trail
1970
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as Ben Cutter
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Age: 38
The Madwoman of Chaillot
1969
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as The Reverend
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Age: 38
The Solid Gold Girl
1964
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as Harrison Destry
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Age: 32
Back Street
1961
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as Paul Saxon
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Age: 30
Tammy Tell Me True
1961
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as Thomas 'Tom' Freeman
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Age: 30
Romanoff and Juliet
1961
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as Igor Romanoff
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Age: 30
Spartacus
1960
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as Julius Caesar
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Age: 29
Midnight Lace
1960
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as Brian Younger
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Age: 29
Psycho
1960
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as Sam Loomis
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Age: 29
A Breath of Scandal
1960
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as Charles Foster
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Age: 28
Imitation of Life
1959
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as Steve Archer
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Age: 28
A Time to Love and a Time to Die
1958
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as Ernst Graeber
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Age: 27
Behind the High Wall
1956
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as Johnny Hutchins
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Age: 25
Raw Edge
1956
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as Dan Kirby (as John Gilmore)
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Age: 24