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John Gavin - Bio, Age, Chinese Zodiac Sign & Timeline
| Born | April 08, 1931 |
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| Died | February 09, 2018 (age 86) |
| Birthplace | Los Angeles, California, U.S. |
| Zodiac Sign | Aries - (see also John Gavin's horoscope and birth chart) |
| Chinese Zodiac | Goat |
| Generation | Silent Generation |
| Known For | Acting in major films of the 1950s and 1960s, particularly 'Psycho' (1960) and 'Imitation of Life' (1959), and for serving as the U.S. Ambassador to Mexico. |
Intro
John Gavin was an American actor and diplomat, best known for his roles in classic films such as 'Psycho' and 'Spartacus', and for serving as the U.S. Ambassador to Mexico from 1981 to 1986.
Early Life & Background
John Gavin was born Juan Vincent Apablasa Jr. in Los Angeles, California. He was of Mexican and Chilean descent. He attended Stanford University, where he earned a degree in economics and Latin American affairs. Gavin also served in the U.S. Navy during the Korean War.[1][2]
Career Highlights
- Starred as Sam Loomis in Alfred Hitchcock's 'Psycho' (1960)
- Played Julius Caesar in 'Spartacus' (1960)
- Starred in 'Imitation of Life' (1959)
- Served as U.S. Ambassador to Mexico from 1981 to 1986
- Appeared in 'Thoroughly Modern Millie' (1967) and 'A Time to Love and a Time to Die' (1958)
Trivia
- He was considered for the role of James Bond after Sean Connery left the series.
- Received a Golden Globe award for New Star of the Year – Actor in 1959.
- Was president of the Screen Actors Guild from 1971 to 1973.
FAQs
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When was John Gavin born?
John Gavin was born the 8 April 1931.
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On His Birth-Day
About April 8th, 1931, in brief:
- Historical events: Erik Axel Karlfeldt, a Swedish poet and Nobel laureate, died on April 8, 1931. He was posthumously awarded the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1931.
- Day of the week: April 8th, 1931 was a Wednesday
- Zodiac Sign: Aries (in western zodiac), Goat (in Chinese zodiac)
- Moon Phase:
- #1 US song: Somebody Loves You by Ted Lewis & His Band
- Popular movie: Trader Horn directed by W.S. Van Dyke
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