Gavin MacLeod
Gavin MacLeod (/məˈklaʊd/ mə-KLOWD; born Allan George See; February 28, 1931 – May 29, 2021) was an American actor best known for his roles as news writer Murray Slaughter on The Mary Tyler Moore Show and ship's captain Merrill Stubing on ABC's The Love Boat. After growing up Catholic, MacLeod became an evangelical Christian in 1984. His career, which spanned six decades, included work as a Christian television host, author, and guest on several talk, variety, and religious programs.
Gavin MacLeod | |
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MacLeod in a publicity photo for The Mary Tyler Moore Show in 1970 | |
| Born | Allan George See February 28, 1931 Mount Kisco, New York, U.S. |
| Died | May 29, 2021 (aged 90) Palm Desert, California, U.S. |
| Resting place | Forest Lawn Cemetery |
| Alma mater | Ithaca College (BFA) |
| Occupation(s) | Actor, author |
| Years active | 1955–2017 |
| Known for | Murray Slaughter on The Mary Tyler Moore Show Captain Merrill Stubing on The Love Boat |
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| Children | 4 |
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| Allegiance | United States |
| Branch | United States Air Force |
| Years | 1952–1954 |
| Rank | Airman |
MacLeod's career began in films in 1957. In 1965, he starred in The Sword of Ali Baba. He went on to appear in A Man Called Gannon (1968), in The Thousand Plane Raid (1969), and in Kelly's Heroes (1970).
MacLeod also achieved continuing television success co-starring alongside Ernest Borgnine on McHale's Navy (1962–1964) as Joseph "Happy" Haines.