John Gavin
John Gavin
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia 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.
Acted Movies
Director: Stanley Kubrick
Writers: Peter Ustinov,
Cast: Charles Laughton, Herbert Lom, Jean Simmons, John Gavin, John Ireland, Kirk Douglas, Laurence Olivier, Nina Foch, Peter Ustinov, Tony Curtis,
Director: David Miller
Writers: Ben Roberts,
Cast: Doris Day, Herbert Marshall, Hermione Baddeley, John Gavin, John Williams, Myrna Loy, Natasha Parry, Rex Harrison, Richard Ney, Roddy McDowall,
Director: Alfred Hitchcock
Writers: Joseph Stefano,
Cast: Anthony Perkins, Frank Albertson, Janet Leigh, John Gavin, John McIntire, Martin Balsam, Patricia Hitchcock, Simon Oakland, Vaughn Taylor, Vera Miles,
Director: Douglas Sirk
Writers: Allan Scott,
Cast: Dan O'Herlihy, John Gavin, John Vivyan, Juanita Moore, Karin Dicker, Lana Turner, Robert Alda, Sandra Dee, Susan Kohner, Terry Burnham,