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Gavin MacLeod was born on February 28, 1931 in Mount Kisco, New York, United States. Public records list Gavin MacLeod as a television actor. Death is recorded on May 29, 2021, at the age of 90. Schooling on record includes Pleasantville High School and Ithaca College. The listed height was 180 cm.
My Take
Gavin MacLeod represents a kind of television professionalism I worry we have lost. As Murray Slaughter he was the wry, dependable second banana on one of the smartest sitcoms ever made; as Captain Stubing he anchored The Love Boat with pure warmth for a decade. Few actors successfully jump from acclaimed ensemble player to beloved leading man, and he did it without ego or scandal. He worked his way up the hard way and stayed gracious until his death in 2021 at age ninety. My take: his genial screen presence was not an act but a discipline, and that steadiness is why two generations of viewers trusted him implicitly.
This take was written by generative AI, one per person, from publicly reported facts (editorial policy). It is a reading of the record, not reporting.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Gavin MacLeod
- Name (Japanese)
- ギャビン・マクラウド
- Reading
- ぎゃびん・まくらうど
- Born
- February 28, 1931 – May 29, 2021
- Origin
- Mount Kisco, New York, United States
- Height
- 180 cm
- Occupation
- actor / television actor
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Pisces / Goat
2. Background
- High school
- Pleasantville High School
- University
- Ithaca College
3. Works & records
Filmography / notable works
| Category | Title |
|---|---|
| Notable work | The Mary Tyler Moore Show |
| Notable work | The Love Boat |
4. Links
- Official sitehttps://gavinmacleod.com
- Wikipedia (English)https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gavin%20MacLeod
- Wikidatahttps://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q928425
5. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.
Frequently asked questions
When was Gavin MacLeod born?
Born February 28, 1931.
When did Gavin MacLeod die?
Died May 29, 2021, aged 90.
Where was Gavin MacLeod from?
Gavin MacLeod was from Mount Kisco, New York, United States.
What did Gavin MacLeod do?
Gavin MacLeod worked as actor, television actor.
How tall was Gavin MacLeod?
Gavin MacLeod was 180 cm.
What was Gavin MacLeod known for?
Notable works include The Mary Tyler Moore Show, The Love Boat.
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