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Gavin MacLeod

Bio: Gavin MacLeod (February 28, 1931 – May 29, 2021) was an American actor notable for playing Joseph "Happy" Haines on McHale's Navy, Murray Slaughter on The Mary Tyler Moore Show, and for his lead role as Captain Merrill Stubing on The Love Boat.
Born: Sat, Feb 28 1931
Birthplace: Mount Kisco, New York, USA

Death: Sat, May 29 2021
Gavin MacLeod is 90 years old
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Movies (Acting Roles)

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Poster of My Music: A Classic Christmas
My Music: A Classic Christmas
Gavin MacLeod was 88 in My Music: A Classic Christmas as 'Self - Host'.
Movie Released: Sat, Nov 16 2019
Poster of Betty White: First Lady of Television
Betty White: First Lady of Television
Gavin MacLeod was 87 in Betty White: First Lady of Television as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Sat, Aug 18 2018
Poster of Mary Tyler Moore: A Celebration
Mary Tyler Moore: A Celebration
Gavin MacLeod was 84 in Mary Tyler Moore: A Celebration as 'Self / Murray Slaughter (archive footage)'.
Movie Released: Tue, Oct 13 2015
Poster of The Secrets of Jonathan Sperry
The Secrets of Jonathan Sperry
Gavin MacLeod was 77 in The Secrets of Jonathan Sperry as 'Jonathan Sperry'.
Movie Released: Sun, Apr 27 2008
Poster of Cook-Off!
Cook-Off!
Gavin MacLeod was 76 in Cook-Off! as 'Gavin MacLeod'.
Movie Released: Sat, Nov 17 2007
Poster of Checking Out
Checking Out
Gavin MacLeod was 74 in Checking Out as 'Doorman (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Sun, Apr 10 2005
Poster of Time Changer
Time Changer
Gavin MacLeod was 72 in Time Changer as 'Norris Anderson'.
Movie Released: Sat, Oct 25 2003
Poster of Mary Tyler Moore: The 20th Anniversary Show
Mary Tyler Moore: The 20th Anniversary Show
Gavin MacLeod was 59 in Mary Tyler Moore: The 20th Anniversary Show as 'Himself'.
Movie Released: Mon, Feb 18 1991
Poster of The Love Boat: A Valentine Voyage
The Love Boat: A Valentine Voyage
Gavin MacLeod was 58 in The Love Boat: A Valentine Voyage as 'Capt. Stubing'.
Movie Released: Mon, Feb 12 1990
Poster of Student Exchange
Student Exchange
Gavin MacLeod was 56 in Student Exchange as 'Vice Principal Durfner'.
Movie Released: Sun, Nov 29 1987
Poster of Daniel and the Lion's Den
Daniel and the Lion's Den
Gavin MacLeod was 54 in Daniel and the Lion's Den as 'Daniel (voice)'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jan 01 1986
Poster of Night of 100 Stars II
Night of 100 Stars II
Gavin MacLeod was 54 in Night of 100 Stars II as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Sun, Mar 10 1985
Poster of Night of 100 Stars
Night of 100 Stars
Gavin MacLeod was 51 in Night of 100 Stars as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Mon, Mar 08 1982
Poster of Murder Can Hurt You!
Murder Can Hurt You!
Gavin MacLeod was 49 in Murder Can Hurt You! as 'Lt. Nojack'.
Movie Released: Wed, May 21 1980
Poster of Pat Boone and Family: A Christmas Special
Pat Boone and Family: A Christmas Special
Gavin MacLeod was 48 in Pat Boone and Family: A Christmas Special as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Sat, Dec 08 1979
Poster of NBC Salutes the 25th Anniversary of the Wonderful World of Disney
NBC Salutes the 25th Anniversary of the Wonderful World of Disney
Gavin MacLeod was 47 in NBC Salutes the 25th Anniversary of the Wonderful World of Disney as 'Self/The Mad Hatter'.
Movie Released: Wed, Sep 13 1978
Poster of Mitzi... What's Hot, What's Not
Mitzi... What's Hot, What's Not
Gavin MacLeod was 47 in Mitzi... What's Hot, What's Not as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Thu, Apr 06 1978
Poster of Ransom for Alice!
Ransom for Alice!
Gavin MacLeod was 46 in Ransom for Alice! as 'Yankee Sullivan'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jun 02 1977
Poster of The New Love Boat
The New Love Boat
Gavin MacLeod was 46 in The New Love Boat as 'Capt. Merrill Stubing'.
Movie Released: Thu, May 05 1977
Poster of Mitzi & 100 Guys
Mitzi & 100 Guys
Gavin MacLeod was 44 in Mitzi & 100 Guys as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Mon, Mar 24 1975
Poster of Only with Married Men
Only with Married Men
Gavin MacLeod was 43 in Only with Married Men as 'Jordan Robbins'.
Movie Released: Wed, Dec 04 1974
Poster of The Intruders
The Intruders
Gavin MacLeod was 39 in The Intruders as 'Warden'.
Movie Released: Tue, Nov 10 1970
Poster of Kelly's Heroes
Kelly's Heroes
Gavin MacLeod was 39 in Kelly's Heroes as 'Moriarty (tank crewman)'.
Movie Released: Mon, Jun 22 1970
Poster of The Comic
The Comic
Gavin MacLeod was 38 in The Comic as '1st Director'.
Movie Released: Wed, Nov 19 1969
Poster of The Thousand Plane Raid
The Thousand Plane Raid
Gavin MacLeod was 38 in The Thousand Plane Raid as 'Sgt. Kruger'.
Movie Released: Tue, Jul 15 1969
Poster of The Party
The Party
Gavin MacLeod was 37 in The Party as 'C. S. Divot'.
Movie Released: Thu, Apr 04 1968
Poster of A Man Called Gannon
A Man Called Gannon
Gavin MacLeod was 37 in A Man Called Gannon as 'Lou'.
Movie Released: Fri, Mar 08 1968
Poster of The Sand Pebbles
The Sand Pebbles
Gavin MacLeod was 35 in The Sand Pebbles as 'Crosley'.
Movie Released: Tue, Dec 20 1966
Poster of Deathwatch
Deathwatch
Gavin MacLeod was 35 in Deathwatch as 'Emil'.
Movie Released: Wed, Mar 02 1966
Poster of McHale's Navy Joins the Air Force
McHale's Navy Joins the Air Force
Gavin MacLeod was 34 in McHale's Navy Joins the Air Force as 'Seaman Joseph Haines'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jul 09 1965
Poster of The Sword of Ali Baba
The Sword of Ali Baba
Gavin MacLeod was 34 in The Sword of Ali Baba as 'Hulagu Khan'.
Movie Released: Thu, Apr 01 1965
Poster of McHale's Navy
McHale's Navy
Gavin MacLeod was 33 in McHale's Navy as 'Seaman Joseph 'Happy' Hanes'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jun 25 1964
Poster of War Hunt
War Hunt
Gavin MacLeod was 31 in War Hunt as 'Pvt. Crotty'.
Movie Released: Tue, May 01 1962
Poster of The Crimebusters
The Crimebusters
Gavin MacLeod was 29 in The Crimebusters as 'Harry Deiner'.
Movie Released: Sun, Jan 01 1961
Poster of High Time
High Time
Gavin MacLeod was 29 in High Time as 'Professor Thayer'.
Movie Released: Fri, Sep 16 1960
Poster of Twelve Hours to Kill
Twelve Hours to Kill
Gavin MacLeod was 29 in Twelve Hours to Kill as 'Johnny'.
Movie Released: Sat, Apr 02 1960
Poster of Operation Petticoat
Operation Petticoat
Gavin MacLeod was 28 in Operation Petticoat as 'Yeoman Ernest Hunkle'.
Movie Released: Sat, Dec 05 1959
Poster of Pork Chop Hill
Pork Chop Hill
Gavin MacLeod was 28 in Pork Chop Hill as 'Pvt. Saxon'.
Movie Released: Fri, May 29 1959
Poster of Compulsion
Compulsion
Gavin MacLeod was 28 in Compulsion as 'Padua - Horn's Assistant'.
Movie Released: Wed, Apr 01 1959
Poster of I Want to Live!
I Want to Live!
Gavin MacLeod was 27 in I Want to Live! as 'Police Lt.'.
Movie Released: Tue, Nov 18 1958
Poster of Young and Wild
Young and Wild
Gavin MacLeod was 27 in Young and Wild as 'Mac (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Thu, Apr 24 1958
Poster of The True Story of Lynn Stuart
The True Story of Lynn Stuart
Gavin MacLeod was 27 in The True Story of Lynn Stuart as 'Turk'.
Movie Released: Mon, Mar 03 1958

TV Shows (Acting Roles)

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Ages in TV shows are based off the first air date and may not be accurate. View individual episode details for accurate ages
Poster of The Comeback Kids
The Comeback Kids
Gavin MacLeod was 85+ in The Comeback Kids as 'Tom'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Dec 02 2016
Poster of Pound Puppies
Pound Puppies
Gavin MacLeod was 79+ in Pound Puppies as 'Captain Gumble (voice)'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Oct 10 2010
Poster of The Suite Life on Deck
The Suite Life on Deck
Gavin MacLeod was 77+ in The Suite Life on Deck as 'Barker'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Sep 26 2008
Poster of The King of Queens
The King of Queens
Gavin MacLeod was 67+ in The King of Queens as 'Uncle Stu'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Sep 21 1998
Poster of That '70s Show
That '70s Show
Gavin MacLeod was 67+ in That '70s Show as 'Smitty'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Aug 23 1998
Poster of Love Boat: The Next Wave
Love Boat: The Next Wave
Gavin MacLeod was 67+ in Love Boat: The Next Wave as 'Captain Merrill Stubing'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Apr 13 1998
Poster of Oz
Oz
Gavin MacLeod was 66+ in Oz as 'Cardinal Frances Abgott'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Jul 12 1997
Poster of JAG
JAG
Gavin MacLeod was 64+ in JAG as 'Raymond Harrick'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Sep 23 1995
Poster of Pinky and the Brain
Pinky and the Brain
Gavin MacLeod was 64+ in Pinky and the Brain
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Sep 09 1995
Poster of Touched by an Angel
Touched by an Angel
Gavin MacLeod was 63+ in Touched by an Angel as 'Calvin'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Sep 21 1994
Poster of Burke's Law
Burke's Law
Gavin MacLeod was 62+ in Burke's Law as 'Jerry Marz'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Jan 07 1994
Poster of The Greatest Adventure: Stories from the Bible
The Greatest Adventure: Stories from the Bible
Gavin MacLeod was 54+ in The Greatest Adventure: Stories from the Bible as 'Daniel (voice)'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Oct 11 1985
Poster of Murder, She Wrote
Murder, She Wrote
Gavin MacLeod was 53+ in Murder, She Wrote as 'Art Sommers'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Sep 30 1984
Poster of Scruples
Scruples
Gavin MacLeod was 48+ in Scruples as 'Curt Arvey'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Feb 25 1980
Poster of The Love Boat
The Love Boat
Gavin MacLeod was 46+ in The Love Boat as 'Merril Stubing'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Sep 24 1977
Poster of Charlie's Angels
Charlie's Angels
Gavin MacLeod was 45+ in Charlie's Angels as 'Captain Merrill Stubing'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Sep 22 1976
Poster of Wonder Woman
Wonder Woman
Gavin MacLeod was 44+ in Wonder Woman as 'Mr. Ellsworth'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Nov 07 1975
Poster of The Mary Tyler Moore Show
The Mary Tyler Moore Show
Gavin MacLeod was 39+ in The Mary Tyler Moore Show as 'Murray Slaughter'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Sep 19 1970
Poster of Love, American Style
Love, American Style
Gavin MacLeod was 38+ in Love, American Style as 'Kipnis'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Sep 29 1969
Poster of The Name of the Game
The Name of the Game
Gavin MacLeod was 37+ in The Name of the Game as 'Lewie Franklin'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Sep 20 1968
Poster of It Takes a Thief
It Takes a Thief
Gavin MacLeod was 36+ in It Takes a Thief as 'Major Kazan, Seymour'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Jan 09 1968
Poster of The Flying Nun
The Flying Nun
Gavin MacLeod was 36+ in The Flying Nun as 'Harold Harmon'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Sep 07 1967
Poster of Hogan's Heroes
Hogan's Heroes
Gavin MacLeod was 34+ in Hogan's Heroes as 'Major Zolle, General Metzger, General von Rauscher, Major Kiegel'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Sep 17 1965
Poster of Gomer Pyle, U.S.M.C.
Gomer Pyle, U.S.M.C.
Gavin MacLeod was 33+ in Gomer Pyle, U.S.M.C.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Sep 25 1964
Poster of The Munsters
The Munsters
Gavin MacLeod was 33+ in The Munsters
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Sep 24 1964
Poster of My Favorite Martian
My Favorite Martian
Gavin MacLeod was 32+ in My Favorite Martian as 'Alvin Wannamaker'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Sep 29 1963
Poster of McHale's Navy
McHale's Navy
Gavin MacLeod was 31+ in McHale's Navy as 'Happy'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Oct 11 1962
Poster of The Mike Douglas Show
The Mike Douglas Show
Gavin MacLeod was 30+ in The Mike Douglas Show as 'Self, Self - Co-Host'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Dec 11 1961
Poster of The Dick Van Dyke Show
The Dick Van Dyke Show
Gavin MacLeod was 30+ in The Dick Van Dyke Show as 'Maxwell Cooley'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Oct 03 1961
Poster of The Andy Griffith Show
The Andy Griffith Show
Gavin MacLeod was 29+ in The Andy Griffith Show as 'Gilbert Jamel, Bryan Bender'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Oct 03 1960
Poster of Mr. Lucky
Mr. Lucky
Gavin MacLeod was 28+ in Mr. Lucky as 'Salesman'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Oct 24 1959
Poster of The Untouchables
The Untouchables
Gavin MacLeod was 28+ in The Untouchables as 'Whitey Metz, Artie McLeod, Three-Fingered Jack White'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Oct 15 1959
Poster of Men Into Space
Men Into Space
Gavin MacLeod was 28+ in Men Into Space
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Sep 30 1959
Poster of Rawhide
Rawhide
Gavin MacLeod was 27+ in Rawhide as 'Rian Powers'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Jan 09 1959
Poster of The Walter Winchell File
The Walter Winchell File
Gavin MacLeod was 26+ in The Walter Winchell File
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Oct 02 1957
Poster of Perry Mason
Perry Mason
Gavin MacLeod was 26+ in Perry Mason as 'Mortimer Hershey, Lawrence Comminger, Dan Platte'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Sep 21 1957
Poster of The Bob Hope Show
The Bob Hope Show
Gavin MacLeod was 19+ in The Bob Hope Show as 'Self'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Apr 09 1950
Poster of Golden Globe Awards
Golden Globe Awards
Gavin MacLeod was 12+ in Golden Globe Awards as 'Self - Nominee'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Jan 20 1944