Gavin MacLeod

Gavin MacLeod
MacLeod in a publicity photo for The Mary Tyler Moore Show in 1970
Born
Allan George See

(1931-02-28)February 28, 1931
DiedMay 29, 2021(2021-05-29) (aged 90)
Resting placeForest Lawn Cemetery
Alma materIthaca College (BFA)
Occupation(s)Actor, author
Years active1955–2017
Known forMurray Slaughter on The Mary Tyler Moore Show
Captain Merrill Stubing on The Love Boat
Spouses
  • Joan F. Rootvik
    (m. 1955; div. 1972)
  • Patti Kendig
    (m. 1974; div. 1982)
  • (m. 1985)
Children4
Military service
Allegiance United States
Branch United States Air Force
Years1952–1954
RankE-2 insignia Airman

Gavin MacLeod (/məˈkld/ mə-KLOWD; born Allan George See; February 28, 1931 – May 29, 2021) was an American actor best known for his roles as news writer Murray Slaughter on The Mary Tyler Moore Show and ship's captain Merrill Stubing on ABC's The Love Boat. After growing up Catholic, MacLeod became an evangelical Christian in 1984.[1] His career, which spanned six decades, included work as a Christian television host, author, and guest on several talk, variety, and religious programs.

MacLeod's career began in films in 1957. In 1965, he starred in The Sword of Ali Baba. He went on to appear in A Man Called Gannon (1968), in The Thousand Plane Raid (1969), and in Kelly's Heroes (1970).

MacLeod also achieved continuing television success co-starring alongside Ernest Borgnine[2] on McHale's Navy (1962–1964) as Joseph "Happy" Haines.

  1. ^ MacLeod, Gavin (October 29, 2013). This Is Your Captain Speaking: My Fantastic Voyage Through Hollywood, Faith and Life. Thomas Nelson. p. 189. ISBN 978-0-8499-6528-9.
  2. ^ Cite error: The named reference FlahertyNYTimes was invoked but never defined (see the help page).