Acting
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.
Filmography
Disclosure
Film · 2020
True Fear: The Making of Psycho
Film · 2015
The Bronze Screen: 100 Years of the Latino Image in American Cinema
Film · 2002
Sophia Loren: Her Own Story
Film · 1980
Hart to Hart
Series · 1979
Doctors' Private Lives
Series · 1979
Jennifer
Film · 1978
Doctors' Private Lives
Film · 1978
The New Adventures of Heidi
Film · 1978
Flying High
Series · 1978
Fantasy Island
Series · 1978
The Love Boat
Series · 1977
House of Shadows
Film · 1976
Hard Day at Blue Nose
Film · 1974
Keep It in the Family
Film · 1973
Nefertiti and Akhenaten
Film · 1973
Pussycat, Pussycat, I Love You
Film · 1970
Cutter's Trail
Film · 1970
The Madwoman of Chaillot
Film · 1969
Medical Center
Series · 1969
OSS 117 Murder for Sale
Film · 1968
Thoroughly Modern Millie
Film · 1967
Pedro Paramo
Film · 1967
Mannix
Series · 1967
Convoy
Series · 1965
The Solid Gold Girl
Film · 1964
Destry
Series · 1964
Kraft Suspense Theatre
Series · 1963
Kraft Suspense Theatre
Series · 1963
The Virginian
Series · 1962
The Alfred Hitchcock Hour
Series · 1962
The Alfred Hitchcock Hour
Series · 1962
The Merv Griffin Show
Series · 1962
Back Street
Film · 1961
Tammy Tell Me True
Film · 1961
Romanoff and Juliet
Film · 1961
The Mike Douglas Show
Series · 1961
Spartacus
Film · 1960
Psycho
Film · 1960
Midnight Lace
Film · 1960
A Breath of Scandal
Film · 1960
Imitation of Life
Film · 1959
A Time to Love and a Time to Die
Film · 1958
Four Girls in Town
Film · 1957
Quantez
Film · 1957
Behind the High Wall
Film · 1956
Raw Edge
Film · 1956