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.
Acting
Movie
Psycho
as Sam Loomis
1960
Movie
Spartacus
as Julius Caesar
1960
Movie
Imitation of Life
as Steve Archer
1959
TV
The Love Boat
as Dan Barton
1977
Movie
Disclosure
as Sam Loomis (archive footage)
2020
Movie
Midnight Lace
as Brian Younger
1960
TV
Hart to Hart
1979
TV
Fantasy Island
as Harry Kellino
1978
Movie
A Time to Love and a Time to Die
as Ernst Graeber
1958
Movie
Thoroughly Modern Millie
as Trevor Graydon
1967
TV
The Alfred Hitchcock Hour
as Johnny Kendall
1962
TV
The Alfred Hitchcock Hour
as Don Reed
1962
TV
Mannix
1967
TV
The Virginian
as Charles Boulanger / Baker
1962
Movie
Jennifer
as Senator Tremayne
1978
Movie
Pussycat, Pussycat, I Love You
as Charlie Harrison (Grant Granite)
1970
Movie
Pedro Paramo
as Pedro Páramo
1967
Movie
A Breath of Scandal
as Charles Foster
1960
Movie
OSS 117 Murder for Sale
as Hubert Bonisseur de La Bath
1968
Movie
Back Street
as Paul Saxon
1961
Movie
Raw Edge
as Dan Kirby (as John Gilmore)
1956
TV
Medical Center
1969
Movie
Behind the High Wall
as Johnny Hutchins
1956
Movie
The Madwoman of Chaillot
as The Reverend
1969