Jock Gaynor
Jock Gaynor | |
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 Gaynor (left) with Barton MacLane and Don Collier in Outlaws, 1960 | |
| Born | Jock William Gaynor[1] September 14, 1929 Queens, New York, U.S. |
| Died | April 2, 1998 (aged 68) Los Angeles, California, U.S. |
| Occupation | Television actor and producer |
| Years active | 1960–1986 |
| Spouse | Grace Gaynor[2] |
| Children | 1[1] |
Jock William Gaynor (September 14, 1929 – April 2, 1998) was an American television actor and producer.[3] He was known for playing the role of "Deputy Marshal Heck Martin" in the first season of the American western television series Outlaws.[3]
Life and career
Gaynor was born in Queens, New York, the son of Louise and Ira, a police officer.[1] He played the piano, as Gaynor took lessons practicing when he was a child.[4] Gaynor served in the United States Air Force from October 25, 1950 to February 25, 1954.[1] Afterward, he was an artist, baseball player[1] and stage designer, working on plays, stock companies and television programs.[5] Gaynor began his acting career in 1960, joining the cast of western television series Outlaws for its first season,[1] only appearing in nine episodes.[6] He played the role of "Deputy Marshal Heck Martin".[3] While Gaynor was on Outlaws, he was not liked by the cast members, and his character did not appeal to the viewers.[1] He was replaced by actor, Wynn Pearce, who played the role of "Deputy Marshal Steve Corbie".[6]
Gaynor continued his career, mainly appearing in television programs, as his credits includes, Voyage to the Bottom of the Sea, Rawhide, Mission: Impossible, Batman, The Life and Legend of Wyatt Earp, The Invaders, Iron Horse, Coronet Blue and Colt .45.[3] His only film credit was starring in the 1974 film The Deathhead Virgin.[3] Gaynor also played the recurring role of "Dr. William Scott" in the soap opera television series The Doctors.[7] He retired his career in 1986, as his last television credit was from Knight Rider.[3]
Death
Gaynor died in April 1998 in Los Angeles, California, at the age of 68.[1][2][3]
References
- ^ a b c d e f g h Aaker, Everett (May 16, 2017). Television Western Players, 1960-1975: A Biographical Dictionary. McFarland. p. 188. ISBN 9781476628561 – via Google Books.
- ^ a b "Jock Gaynor". Los Angeles Times. Los Angeles, California. April 5, 1998. p. 44. Retrieved October 31, 2021 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ a b c d e f g Lentz, Harris (July 1999). Obituaries in the Performing Arts, 1998. McFarland. pp. 84–85. ISBN 9780786407484 – via Google Books.
- ^ "Jock Gaynor Has Numerous Talents". The Titusville Herald. Titusville, Pennsylvania. December 10, 1960. p. 8. Retrieved October 31, 2021 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ "Jock Gaynor Is Star Of Doctors". Biddeford-Saco Journal. Biddeford, Maine. April 11, 1964. p. 9. Retrieved October 31, 2021 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ a b "Outlaws (1960-62)". The Classic TV Archive. Archived from the original on January 21, 2022. Retrieved January 21, 2022 – via Wayback Machine.
- ^ "Jock Gaynor Talented In Many Fields". The News Tribune. Tacoma, Washington. March 31, 1963. p. 107. Retrieved October 31, 2021 – via Newspapers.com.
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