Gavin MacLeod

American actor (1931–2021)

Gavin MacLeod (born Allan George See, February 28, 1931 – May 29, 2021) was an American movie, stage, and television actor who was known for his role as Captain Merrill Stubing in The Love Boat and as Murray Slaughter in The Mary Tyler Moore Show.

Gavin MacLeod
Born
Allan George See

(1931-02-28)February 28, 1931
DiedMay 29, 2021(2021-05-29) (aged 90)
Alma materIthaca College (BFA)
Occupation(s)Actor, Christian activist, author
Years active1955–2017
Known forMurray Slaughter on The Mary Tyler Moore Show
Captain Merrill Stubing on The Love Boat
Spouses
  • Joan Rootvik
    (m. 1954; div. 1972)
  • Patti Kendig
    (m. 1974; div. 1982)
  • (m. 1985)
Children4
Allegiance United States
Service/branchUnited States Air Force
Years of service1952-1954
RankE-2 insignia Airman
Website
www.gavinmacleod.com

He was born in Mount Kisco, New York on February 28, 1931.[1] He was married to Joan Devore from 1954 until they divorced in 1972, they had four children. He was married to Patti Kending from 1972 until they divorced in 1982 and remarried in 1985.

MacLeod died at his home in Palm Desert, California on May 29, 2021 at the age of 90.[2]

References change

  1. Gavin MacLeod - IMDb Biography
  2. Haring, Bruce (May 29, 2021). "Gavin MacLeod Dies: 'Love Boat' Captain And 'Mary Tyler Moore' Colleague Was 90". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved May 29, 2021.

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