John Gavin
John Gavin (born Juan Vincent Apablasa; April 8, 1931 – February 9, 2018) was an American actor and diplomat who was the president of the Screen Actors Guild (1971–73), and the United States Ambassador to Mexico (1981–86). Among the films he appeared in were A Time to Love and a Time to Die (1958), Imitation of Life (1959), Spartacus (1960), Psycho (1960), Midnight Lace (1960) and Thoroughly Modern Millie (1967), playing leading roles for producer Ross Hunter.
John Gavin | |
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Gavin in Destry (1964) | |
| United States Ambassador to Mexico | |
| In office June 5, 1981 – June 10, 1986 | |
| President | Ronald Reagan |
| Preceded by | Julian Nava |
| Succeeded by | Charles J. Pilliod Jr. |
| 17th President of the Screen Actors Guild | |
| In office 1971–1973 | |
| Preceded by | Charlton Heston |
| Succeeded by | Dennis Weaver |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Juan Vincent Apablasa April 8, 1931 Los Angeles, California, U.S. |
| Died | February 9, 2018 (aged 86) Beverly Hills, California, U.S. |
| Political party | Republican |
| Height | 6 ft 4 in (193 cm) |
| Spouses | |
| Children | 2 |
| Alma mater | Stanford University |
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| Military service | |
| Allegiance | United States |
| Branch/service | United States Navy |
| Years of service | 1951–1955 |
| Rank | Lieutenant |
| Battles/wars | Korean War |
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