Born: February 28, 1931 – Died: May 29, 2021
Gavin MacLeod, best known for his iconic roles on 'The Mary Tyler Moore Show' and 'The Love Boat,' was born as Allan George See on February 28, 1931, in Mount Kisco, New York. Raised in Pleasantville, he was the son of Margaret (Shea) and George See, a gas station owner with Chippewa Indian heritage. Graduating from Ithaca College in 1952 with a degree in Fine Arts, he served in the Air Force before pursuing an acting career in New York City. Adopting the stage name "Gavin MacLeod," he initially played villains in crime shows before finding fame as Murray Slaughter and Captain Stubing on beloved TV series, leaving an indelible mark on the entertainment industry.
Early Life and Career
Gavin MacLeod's childhood was marked by his upbringing in Pleasantville, New York. After graduating from Ithaca College with a degree in Fine Arts in 1952, he served in the Air Force before embarking on his acting journey in New York City. His first professional role saw him taking on various minor parts, often as a second-string heavy in crime shows like "The Thin Man," "Steve Canyon," and "Perry Mason."
However, it was in 1972 that MacLeod's career took a significant turn when he landed the role of Murray Slaughter in "The Mary Tyler Moore Show." This beloved TV series catapulted him into stardom and forever associated him with the lovable character. His charming portrayal earned him widespread recognition and love from audiences.
Over the years, Gavin MacLeod's talent and dedication were acknowledged with awards and nominations. He won accolades for his roles, solidifying his status in the entertainment industry. In his personal life, he experienced ups and downs, including battles with alcoholism and divorce, but ultimately found redemption and remarried his wife, Patti, co-authoring the book "Back on Course" in 1987 to share their story of recovery.
Beyond his acting career, Gavin MacLeod made occasional appearances on the musical stage and in TV reunions. He also guest-starred in various television shows, showcasing his versatility. While "The Love Boat" may have typecast him, he left a lasting impact on Hollywood, becoming a recognizable and beloved figure in the entertainment world. His iconic roles and contributions to the industry cemented his status as a respected and enduring figure in Hollywood's history.
Filmography
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2014 | The Comeback Kids (TV Series) | Tom Sullivan |
| 2011 | Pound Puppies (TV Series) | Captain Gumble (voice) |
| 2009 | Open Door Policy (Short) | Retail Clerk (as Gavin McLeod) |
| 2009 | The Suite Life on Deck (TV Series) | Mr. Barker | Barker |
| 2008 | The Secrets of Jonathan Sperry | Jonathan Sperry |
| 2006 | That '70s Show (TV Series) | Smitty |
| 2005 | Checking Out | Doorman (uncredited) |
| 2003 | Touched by an Angel (TV Series) | Calvin |
| 2003 | JAG (TV Series) | Raymond Harrick |
| 2002 | Time Changer | Norris Anderson |
| 2001–2002 | The King of Queens (TV Series) | Uncle Stu |
| 2000 | Oz (TV Series) | Cardinal Frances Abgott |
| 1998 | Love Boat: The Next Wave (TV Series) | Captain Merrill Stubing |
| 1998 | Pinky and the Brain (TV Series) | Gavin MacLeod (voice) |
| 1994 | Burke's Law (TV Series) | Jerry Marz |
| 1993 | CBS Schoolbreak Special (TV Series) | Robert Carter |
| 1991 | The General Motors Playwrights Theater (TV Series) | Michael Holmes |
| 1990 | Murder, She Wrote (TV Series) | Art Sommers |
| 1990 | The Love Boat: A Valentine Voyage (TV Movie) | Capt. Stubing |
| 1987 | Student Exchange (TV Movie) | Vice Principal Durfner |
| 1977–1987 | The Love Boat (TV Series) | Captain Merrill Stubing | Marshall Stubing (as O.D. Warbux) | Milo Stubing (as Sonny Wilde) ... |
| 1986 | Daniel and the Lion's Den (Video) | Daniel (voice) |
| 1985 | The Greatest Adventure: Stories from the Bible (TV Series) | Daniel (voice) |
| 1985 | Hotel (TV Series) | Martin 'Merrick' Brenner |
| 1980 | Murder Can Hurt You! (TV Movie) | Lt. Nojack |
| 1980 | Scruples (TV Mini Series) | Curt Arvey |
| 1979 | Charlie's Angels (TV Series) | Captain Merrill Stubing |
| 1978 | Wonder Woman (TV Series) | Mr. Ellsworth |
| 1978 | The Hanna-Barbera Happy Hour (TV Series) | Unknown |
| 1977 | Ransom for Alice! (TV Movie) | Yankee Sullivan |
| 1970–1977 | The Mary Tyler Moore Show (TV Series) | Murray Slaughter |
| 1974 | Only with Married Men (TV Movie) | Jordan Robbins |
| 1974 | Rhoda (TV Series) | Murray Slaughter |
| 1974 | Love, American Style (TV Series) | Kipnis (segment "Love and the Image Makers") |
| 1972 | Honeymoon Suite (TV Series) | Unknown |
| 1970 | The Intruders (TV Movie) | Warden |
| 1970 | The Name of the Game (TV Series) | Lewie Franklin |
| 1968–1970 | It Takes a Thief (TV Series) | General Contell | Seymour | Major Kazan |
| 1970 | Kelly's Heroes | Private Moriarty |
| 1969 | The Comic | 1st Director |
| 1969 | Lancer (TV Series) | Davis Bateman |
| 1969 | Judd for the Defense (TV Series) | Ken Miles |
| 1966–1969 | Hogan's Heroes (TV Series) | General von Rauscher | Major Kiegel | General Metzger ... |
| 1969 | The Thousand Plane Raid | Sgt. Kruger |
| 1967–1969 | The Big Valley (TV Series) | Clute | O'Leary | Mace |
| 1968–1969 | Hawaii Five-O (TV Series) | Big Chicken |
| 1969 | The Flying Nun (TV Series) | Harold Harmon (as Gavin Mac Leod) |
| 1968 | Ironside (TV Series) | Daniel Gerber |
| 1968 | The Party | C. S. Divot |
| 1968 | A Man Called Gannon | Lou |
| 1960–1968 | Death Valley Days (TV Series) | Phil Arnold | Dandy Martin |
| 1967 | Garrison's Gorillas (TV Series) | Guido |
| 1967 | Iron Horse (TV Series) | Merv |
| 1967 | The Road West (TV Series) | Nick Marteen |
| 1967 | Combat! (TV Series) | British Cpl. Tommy Behan |
| 1966 | Run for Your Life (TV Series) | Frank Glass |
| 1966 | The Sand Pebbles | Crosley |
| 1966 | The Rat Patrol (TV Series) | Sgt. Archie Gribs |
| 1966 | And Baby Makes Three (TV Movie) | Dr. Charles Norwood |
| 1966 | Ben Casey (TV Series) | Whelan |
| 1965–1966 | My Favorite Martian (TV Series) | Alvin Wannamaker |
| 1961–1965 | Perry Mason (TV Series) | Dan Platte | Mortimer Hershey | Lawrence Comminger |
| 1965 | The Andy Griffith Show (TV Series) | Bryan Bender | Gilbert Jamel |
| 1965 | Deathwatch | Emil |
| 1965 | McHale's Navy Joins the Air Force | Seaman Joseph Haines |
| 1965 | The Sword of Ali Baba | Hulagu Khan |
| 1965 | The Man from U.N.C.L.E. (TV Series) | Cleveland |
| 1965 | Gomer Pyle: USMC (TV Series) | Fred Fay (as Gavin McLeod) |
| 1965 | Rawhide (TV Series) | Rian Powers |
| 1964 | The Munsters (TV Series) | Paul Newmar |
| 1964 | Slattery's People (TV Series) | Lindstrom |
| 1962–1964 | McHale's Navy (TV Series) | Happy |
| 1964 | McHale's Navy | Seaman Joseph 'Happy' Hanes |
| 1961–1962 | Cain's Hundred (TV Series) | Jean Douvain | Harry Deiner |
| 1962 | War Hunt | Pvt. Crotty |
| 1959–1962 | The Untouchables (TV Series) | William 'Porker' Davis | Whitey Metz | Three-Fingered Jack White ... |
| 1961 | The Dick Van Dyke Show (TV Series) | Maxwell Cooley |
| 1961 | Straightaway (TV Series) | Unknown |
| 1961 | The Investigators (TV Series) | Frankie Giff |
| 1961 | The Dick Powell Theatre (TV Series) | Arnie |
| 1961 | Dr. Kildare (TV Series) | Lorenzo Lawson |
| 1961 | The Asphalt Jungle (TV Series) | Rosie |
| 1961 | Michael Shayne (TV Series) | Art |
| 1960 | Dan Raven (TV Series) | Branick |
| 1958–1960 | Peter Gunn (TV Series) | Mitch Borden | George Fallon |
| 1960 | High Time | Professor Thayer |
| 1959–1960 | Mr. Lucky (TV Series) | Salesman | Bugsy McKenna |
| 1960 | Twelve Hours to Kill | Johnny |
| 1958–1960 | General Electric Theater (TV Series) | Billy Williams | Henry Lindsay |
| 1959 | Manhunt (TV Series) | Walters (as Gavin McLeod) |
| 1959 | The Gene Krupa Story | Ted Krupa (uncredited) |
| 1959 | Lock Up (TV Series) | Nick Mason |
| 1959 | Man with a Camera (TV Series) | Johnny Patch |
| 1959 | Operation Petticoat | Ernest Hunkle |
| 1959 | Men Into Space (TV Series) | Dr. Dave Parsons |
| 1959 | Five Fingers (TV Series) | Chatham |
| 1959 | World of Giants (TV Series) | Arthur Olson |
| 1959 | Alcoa Theatre (TV Series) | SS Major (as Gavin McLeod) |
| 1959 | Pork Chop Hill | Pvt. Saxon |
| 1959 | Compulsion | Padua - Horn's Assistant |
| 1959 | Steve Canyon (TV Series) | Jack Olsen |
| 1958 | Whirlybirds (TV Series) | Bob Nelson | Frank Conway |
| 1958 | U.S. Marshal (TV Series) | Buck Buchanan (as Gavin McLeod) |
| 1958 | The Thin Man (TV Series) | Neil Jackson |
| 1958 | I Want to Live! | Police Lt. |
| 1958 | Young and Wild | Mac (uncredited) |
| 1958 | The True Story of Lynn Stuart | Turk (uncredited) |
| 1957–1958 | The Walter Winchell File (TV Series) | Stone | Willy |
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