Gavin MacLeod

Gavin MacLeod

CountryUnited States United States
GenderMale
BirthdayFeb 28, 1931
Death2021-05-29
BiographyGavin MacLeod ( 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.

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.

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Known For

McHale's Navy
Ended

McHale's Navy

as Seaman Joseph "Happy" Haines
The Love Boat
Ended

The Love Boat

as Captain Merrill Stubing
The Mary Tyler Moore Show
Ended

The Mary Tyler Moore Show

as Murray Slaughter

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