Gavin MacLeod - Bio, Age, Chinese Zodiac Sign & Timeline
| Born | February 28, 1931 |
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| Died | May 29, 2021 (age 90) |
| Birthplace | Mount Kisco, New York, USA |
| Zodiac Sign | Pisces - (see also Gavin MacLeod's horoscope and birth chart) |
| Chinese Zodiac | Goat |
| Generation | Silent Generation |
| Known For | Starring as Captain Merrill Stubing on 'The Love Boat' and as Murray Slaughter on 'The Mary Tyler Moore Show.' |
Intro
Gavin MacLeod was an American actor best known for his roles as Captain Merrill Stubing on 'The Love Boat' and Murray Slaughter on 'The Mary Tyler Moore Show.' His distinctive performances made him an enduring presence on American television throughout the 1970s and 1980s.
Early Life & Background
Born Allan George See, Gavin MacLeod grew up in Pleasantville, New York. He attended Ithaca College, where he studied acting. After graduating, he moved to New York City to pursue an acting career, eventually changing his name to Gavin MacLeod as his career began to take off.
Career Highlights
- Portrayed Murray Slaughter on 'The Mary Tyler Moore Show' (1970–1977)
- Starred as Captain Merrill Stubing in 'The Love Boat' (1977–1986)
- Appeared in numerous guest roles on popular TV shows such as 'Hawaii Five-O,' 'McHale's Navy,' and 'Perry Mason'
- Acted in films including 'The Sand Pebbles' (1966) and 'Kelly's Heroes' (1970)
Trivia
- Changed his name from Allan George See to Gavin MacLeod early in his career.
- Authored an autobiography titled 'This Is Your Captain Speaking.'
- Became a born-again Christian later in life and was active in Christian ministries.
FAQs
People also ask
Gavin MacLeod was born the 28 February 1931.
Mount Kisco, New York, USA.
On His Birth-Day
About February 28th, 1931, in brief:
- Historical events: On February 28, 1931, Oswald Mosley, a British politician, founded the New Party. This political movement aimed to address economic challenges and was a precursor to the British Union of Fascists.
- Day of the week: February 28th, 1931 was a Saturday
- Zodiac Sign: Pisces (in western zodiac), Goat (in Chinese zodiac)
- Moon Phase:
- Popular movie: Trader Horn directed by W.S. Van Dyke
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