| Age | 86 (age at death) |
| Birthday | 8 April, 1931 |
| Birthplace | Los Angeles, California, USA |
| Died | 9 February, 2018 |
| Place of Death | Beverly Hills, California, USA |
| Height | 6' 4" (193 cm) |
| Eye Color | Brown - Dark |
| Hair Color | Salt and Pepper |
| Zodiac Sign | Aries |
| Nationality | American |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Claim to Fame | Destry |
John Gavin (born John Anthony Golenor; April 8, 1931 – February 9, 2018) was an American actor who was the president of the Screen Actors Guild (1971–73), and the United States Ambassador to Mexico (1981–86). He was best known for his performances in the films Imitation of Life (1959), Spartacus (1960), Psycho (1960), and Thoroughly Modern Millie (1967), playing leading roles in a series of films for producer Ross Hunter.
