Photo: CBS Television / Public domain (source: Wikimedia Commons)
My Take
John McGiver is exactly the kind of character actor I want to applaud. Born in New York in 1913 and Columbia-educated, this owl-faced, portly performer logged over a hundred film and television roles between 1955 and 1975. I find it wonderfully endearing that his precise, elite diction often had people mistaking him for an Englishman. He rarely led, but scenes tightened whenever he appeared, including his turn in Breakfast at Tiffany's. He traded flash for flavor, embodying the craftsmanship of old Hollywood's supporting ranks. To me, he represents the quiet professionals who make great films feel complete, and I admire him deeply.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- John McGiver
- Name (Japanese)
- ジョン・マッギーヴァー
- Reading
- じょん・まっぎーゔぁー
- Born
- November 5, 1913 – September 9, 1975
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Scorpio / Ox
- Origin
- New York City, New York, United States
- Blood type
- Private
- Height
- Private
- Agency
- Private
- Occupation
- actor / stage actor / television actor / film actor / voice actor
2. Background
- Elementary school
- Private
- Junior high
- Private
- High school
- Regis High School
- University
- Columbia University
3. Relationships
- Spouse
- Private
- Children
- Private
- Parents
- Private
- Siblings
- Private
4. Personality
Motto
Private
6. Links
- Wikipedia (Japanese)https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John%20McGiver
Frequently asked questions
When was John McGiver born?
November 5, 1913 – September 9, 1975.
Where is John McGiver from?
John McGiver is from New York City, New York, United States.
What does John McGiver do?
John McGiver works as actor, stage actor, television actor, film actor, voice actor.
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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-21
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public items are marked "Private / Unknown". English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.