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John Astin
John Astin

John Astin

🎂 Mar 30, 1930 (96) Baltimore, Maryland, USA
John Astin is an actor whose career stretches back to the 1950s. Gremlins 2: The New Batch remains one of their most celebrated performances, playing Janitor. Their work further includes West Side Story and The Frighteners. They have 53 films and 84 TV productions to their name, working mainly across genres like comedy, horror. They have been nominated for a Academy Award.
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The Addams Family
The Addams Family
as Gomez Addams
 Taz-Mania
Taz-Mania
as Bull Gator (voice)
 The Addams Family
The Addams Family
as Gomez Addams (voice)
 Operation Petticoat
Operation Petticoat
as Lt. Commander Matthew Sherman
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Attack of the Killer Tomatoes: Organic Intelligence
Attack of the Killer Tomatoes: Organic Intelligence
Prof. Mortimer Gangreen
2026
Film Justice League Action
Justice League Action
Uncle Dudley (voice)
2016–
TV Betaville
Betaville
President Sender
2005
Film As Told by Ginger
As Told by Ginger
Dave Bishop (voice)
2000–
TV Becker
Becker
Richard Wilson
1998–
TV The Hughleys
The Hughleys
Mr. Crump
1998–
TV The Wild Thornberrys
The Wild Thornberrys
The Great Bangaboo (voice)
1998–
TV Recess
Recess
Supt. Skinner (voice)
1997–
TV The Twisted Tales of Felix the Cat
The Twisted Tales of Felix the Cat
(voice)
1995–
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How old is John Astin?
John Astin is 96 years old, born on March 30, 1930 in Baltimore, Maryland, USA.
Where is John Astin from?
John Astin was born in Baltimore, Maryland, USA.
What are the most famous roles of John Astin?
John Astin is best known as an actor for Gremlins 2: The New Batch, West Side Story, The Frighteners.
How many movies has John Astin been in?
John Astin has appeared in 53 movies and 76 TV shows.
What was John Astin's first movie?
John Astin's first credited film was The Night America Trembled (1957).
What is John Astin's most recent movie?
John Astin's most recent movie is Attack of the Killer Tomatoes: Organic Intelligence (2026).
What are John Astin's best movies?
John Astin's most acclaimed films include: Gremlins 2: The New Batch (1990), West Side Story (1961), The Frighteners (1996), National Lampoon's European Vacation (1985), Freaky Friday (1976).
What TV shows has John Astin appeared in?
John Astin is known for TV work including: The Nanny, The Twilight Zone, Tales from the Crypt, Pinky and the Brain.
How long has John Astin been working in film?
John Astin has been active since 1957 — a career spanning 69 years.
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John Astin
John Astin
1930-03-30 · Baltimore, Maryland, USA

Dark haired, usually mustachioed US actor with a cheeky grin who achieved pop culture status through his portrayal of the kooky patriarch "Gomez Addams" in the hit TV series The Addams Family (1964). John Astin standing at a height of 5' 11" (1.8 m) was born March 30, 1930 (Aries), in Baltimore, MD as John Allen Astin to Allen V. Astin and Margaret Astin with a brother Alexander Astin. He is an American actor, voice actor and director. He attended Washington, Jefferson College and Johns Hopkins University where he studied mathematics. However he discovered a passion for the theater and began performing in minor plays and doing voice-over work for commercials. Married Suzanne Hahn on March 26, 1956, had 3 sons: David Aston (born 1953), Allen J. Astin (born March 23, 1961) and Thomas E. Astin (born March 19, 1965), then divorced June 14, 1972. He first got noticed in a small role in West Side Story (1961), then appeared in several other films, That Touch of Mink (1962), Move Over Darling (1963), before being cast as "Gomez Addams". While "The Addams Family (1964–1966)" was initially a huge hit, its popularity petered out after two years, and Astin moved on to other work including the offbeat Bunny O'Hare (1971), playing a grizzled but not particularly bright gunfighter in the western spoof Evil Roy Slade (1972), an appearance in the Disney comedy Freaky Friday (1976), reprising the role in the television film Halloween with the New Addams Family (1977) and dual roles in National Lampoon's European Vacation (1985), Teen Wolf Too (1987) and The Frighteners (1996). Married Patty Duke on August 5, 1972, had 2 sons: Mackenzie Astin (born May 12, 1973) and adopted Sean Astin (born February 25, 1971), when he was 3 years old, then divorced November 3, 1985. Roughly four years later, he married Valerie Ann Sandobal on March 19, 1989 and is still presently married. He has since lent his comedic talents to numerous appearances as "Dr. Gangreen" in several corny "Killer Tomato" movies, and has contributed his voice to recreate "Gomez Addams" in the animated series The Addams Family (1992), and then played "Grandpa Addams" in the short-lived TV series The New Addams Family (1998). In addition, Astin has contributed voices to several animated shows, and is still active (1957-present) regularly appearing in films. Currently resides in Baltimore, Maryland with current wife. Astin was nominated for the Academy Award for Best Live Action Short Film for his directorial debut, the comedic short Prelude (1968).

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