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. |
| 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 | |
| Branch/service | United States Navy |
| Years of service | 1951–1955 |
| Rank | Lieutenant |
| Battles/wars | Korean War |
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 (1971–1973), and the United States Ambassador to Mexico (1981–1986).[1] 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.
- ^ "PN179 - Nomination of John A. Gavin for Department of State, 97th Congress (1981-1982)". www.congress.gov. 5 May 1981. Retrieved 25 August 2022.