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John Gavin
🎂 Apr 8, 1931 — 🕯️ Feb 9, 2018 (86 years)
Los Angeles, California, USA
John Gavin, born in Los Angeles, California, USA, is an actor and producer. Made their debut in 1956 with Raw Edge. Best known for Psycho, playing Sam Loomis. Also starred in Spartacus and Imitation of Life. Their filmography spans 31 movies and 16 TV shows over 70 years, across genres including thriller, mystery, drama.
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Psycho
1960
Spartacus
1960
Thoroughly Modern Millie
1967
Pussycat, Pussycat, I Love You
1970
Imitation of Life
1959
Midnight Lace
1960
Romanoff and Juliet
1961
The Madwoman of Chaillot
1969
Jennifer
1978
Pedro Paramo
1967
Tammy Tell Me True
1961
Back Street
1961
Behind the High Wall
1956
Quantez
1957
A Time to Love and a Time to Die
1958
Four Girls in Town
1957
A Breath of Scandal
1960
OSS 117 Murder for Sale
1968
House of Shadows
1976
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John Gavin
1931-04-08 · Los 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.