
John Gavin
Biography
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 (31 movies)

Spartacus
1960

Psycho
1960

Thoroughly Modern Millie
1967

Midnight Lace
1960

Imitation of Life
1959

Back Street
1961

Tammy Tell Me True
1961

Behind the High Wall
1956

Jennifer
1978

24 Hour Psycho
1993

A Breath of Scandal
1960

A Time to Love and a Time to Die
1958

House of Shadows
1976

Four Girls in Town
1957

Pussycat, Pussycat, I Love You
1970

Romanoff and Juliet
1961

The Madwoman of Chaillot
1969

Quantez
1957

OSS 117 Murder for Sale
1968

Disclosure
2020

Hard Day at Blue Nose
1974

Keep It in the Family
1973

Doctors' Private Lives
1978

Pedro Paramo
1967

The Solid Gold Girl
1964

Sophia Loren: Her Own Story
1980

Raw Edge
1956

The New Adventures of Heidi
1978

Cutter's Trail
1970

Nefertiti and Akhenaten
1973

The Bronze Screen: 100 Years of the Latino Image in American Cinema
2002
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