Gavin MacLeod's affable and pleasant demeanor on two hit TV series in the 1970s and '80s concealed a multitude of shady villains he portrayed in his early career. Born Allan George See on February 28, 1931, in Mt. Kisco, New York, he was raised in Pleasantville, the son of Margaret (Shea) and George See, a gas station owner with Chippewa Indian ancestry.
Personal Details
Height5' 10"
BornFeb 28, 1931 Mount Kisco, New York, USA
Spouse
Patti MacLeod
( Jun 30, 1985 to May 29, 2021 )Patti MacLeod
( Feb 22, 1974 to Dec 8, 1982 )Joan F. Rootvik
( Dec 31, 1969 to Aug 1, 1972 )
Parents
- George See
- Margaret See
Relatives
- Mark Jonathan See (Niece or Nephew)
Biography
Career
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2016

The Comeback Kids as Tom
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2008

The Secrets of Jonathan Sperry as Jonathan Sperry
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2007

Cook Off! as Gavin MacLeod
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2005

Checking Out as Doorman (uncredited)
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2003

Time Changer as Norris Anderson
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2000

The King of Queens as Uncle Stu
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1990

The Love Boat: A Valentine Voyage as Capt. Stubing
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1987

Student Exchange as Vice Principal Durfner
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1980

Murder Can Hurt You! as Lt. Nojack
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Scruples as Curt Arvey
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1978

Wonder Woman as Mr. Ellsworth
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1977

Ransom for Alice! as Yankee Sullivan
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The Love Boat as Merril Stubing
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1974

Only with Married Men as Jordan Robbins
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1970

Kelly's Heroes as Moriarty (tank crewman)
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The Intruders as Warden
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The Mary Tyler Moore Show as Murray Slaughter
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1969

The Thousand Plane Raid as Sgt. Kruger
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The Comic as 1st Director
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1968

A Man Called Gannon as Lou
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The Party as C. S. Divot
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1966

Deathwatch as Emil
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The Sand Pebbles as Crosley
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1965

McHale's Navy Joins the Air Force as Seaman Joseph Haines
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The Sword of Ali Baba as Hulagu Khan
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Hogan's Heroes as Major Zolle
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1964

McHale's Navy as Seaman Joseph 'Happy' Hanes
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1962

War Hunt as Pvt. Crotty
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McHale's Navy as Happy
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1961

The Crimebusters as Harry Deiner
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1960

High Time as Professor Thayer
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Twelve Hours to Kill as Johnny
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1959

Operation Petticoat as Yeoman Ernest Hunkle
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Pork Chop Hill as Pvt. Saxon
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Compulsion as Padua - Horn's Assistant
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Mr. Lucky as Salesman
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1958

The True Story of Lynn Stuart as Turk
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I Want to Live! as Police Lt.
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2019
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2018
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2015
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1991
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1985
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1982
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1979
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1978
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1975