John Gavin

John Gavin
Gavin in Destry (1964)
United States Ambassador to Mexico
In office
June 5, 1981 – June 10, 1986
PresidentRonald Reagan
Preceded byJulian Nava
Succeeded byCharles J. Pilliod Jr.
President of the Screen Actors Guild
In office
1971–1973
Preceded byCharlton Heston
Succeeded byDennis Weaver
Personal details
Born
Juan Vincent Apablasa

(1931-04-08)April 8, 1931
Los Angeles, California, U.S.
DiedFebruary 9, 2018(2018-02-09) (aged 86)
Beverly Hills, California, U.S.
Political partyRepublican
Height6 ft 4 in (193 cm)
Spouses
Cecily Evans
(m. 1957; div. 1965)
(m. 1974)
Children2
Alma materStanford University
Occupation
  • Actor
  • diplomat
Military service
Branch/serviceUnited States Navy
Years of service1951–1955
RankLieutenant
Battles/warsKorean 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.

  1. ^ "PN179 - Nomination of John A. Gavin for Department of State, 97th Congress (1981-1982)". www.congress.gov. 5 May 1981. Retrieved 25 August 2022.