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John McGiver was born on November 5, 1913 in New York City, New York, United States and was credited as a stage actor, television actor and film actor. John McGiver died on September 9, 1975, aged 61. Education on record includes Regis High School and Columbia University.
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
- Occupation
- actor / stage actor / television actor / film actor / voice actor
2. Background
- High school
- Regis High School
- University
- Columbia University
3. Links
- Wikipedia (English)https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John%20McGiver
- Wikidatahttps://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q327542
4. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-21
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 John McGiver born?
Born November 5, 1913.
When did John McGiver die?
Died September 9, 1975, aged 61.
Where was John McGiver from?
John McGiver was from New York City, New York, United States.
What did John McGiver do?
John McGiver worked as actor, stage actor, television actor, film actor, voice actor.
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