John Gavin
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.
44 acting credits
Acting · 44
Mannix
1967
The Mike Douglas Show
1961
The Love Boat
1977
The Alfred Hitchcock Hour
1962
The Virginian
1962
The Merv Griffin Show
1962
Hart to Hart
1979
Fantasy Island
1978
Medical Center
1969
Psycho
1960
Kraft Suspense Theatre
1963
Spartacus
1960
Flying High
1978
Pussycat, Pussycat, I Love You
1970
Disclosure
2020
Imitation of Life
1959
Convoy
1965
Thoroughly Modern Millie
1967
Midnight Lace
1960
A Time to Love and a Time to Die
1958
Destry
1964
Raw Edge
1956
The Bronze Screen: 100 Years of the Latino Image in American Cinema
2002
A Breath of Scandal
1960
Sophia Loren: Her Own Story
1980
The Madwoman of Chaillot
1969
Doctors' Private Lives
1979
Cutter's Trail
1970
OSS 117 Murder for Sale
1968
Pedro Paramo
1967
Jennifer
1978
Back Street
1961
The Solid Gold Girl
1964
Tammy Tell Me True
1961
Behind the High Wall
1956
The New Adventures of Heidi
1978
Four Girls in Town
1957
Quantez
1957
House of Shadows
1976
Romanoff and Juliet
1961
Nefertiti and Akhenaten
1973
Hard Day at Blue Nose
1974
Keep It in the Family
1973
Doctors' Private Lives
1978