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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.
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
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Pisces / Goat
- Origin
- Mount Kisco, New York, United States
- Height
- 71 cm
- Occupation
- actor / television actor
2. Background
- High school
- Pleasantville High School
- University
- Ithaca College
4. Personality
Motto
Private
5. Works & records
| Category | Title | Role | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Notable work | The Mary Tyler Moore Show | — | |
| Notable work | The Love Boat | — |
6. Links
- Official sitehttps://gavinmacleod.com
- Wikipedia (Japanese)https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gavin%20MacLeod
Frequently asked questions
When was Gavin MacLeod born?
February 28, 1931 – May 29, 2021.
Where is Gavin MacLeod from?
Gavin MacLeod is from Mount Kisco, New York, United States.
What does Gavin MacLeod do?
Gavin MacLeod works as actor, television actor.
How tall is Gavin MacLeod?
Gavin MacLeod is 71 cm.
What is Gavin MacLeod known for?
Notable works include The Mary Tyler Moore Show, The Love Boat.
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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-10
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.