Jock Gaynor | |
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 Gaynor (left) withBarton MacLane andDon Collier inOutlaws, 1960 | |
| Born | Jock William Gaynor[1] (1929-09-14)September 14, 1929 Queens, New York, U.S. |
| Died | April 2, 1998(1998-04-02) (aged 68) Los Angeles, California, U.S. |
| Occupation(s) | 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 Americanwestern television seriesOutlaws.[3]
Gaynor was born inQueens, New York, the son of Louise and Ira. His father was apolice officer.[1] He was introduced to public performance by playing thepiano as a child.[4] Gaynor served in theUnited States Air Force from October 25, 1950 to February 25, 1954.[1] He also worked as anartist, professionalbaseball player[1] andstage designer, working on plays, stock companies and television programs.[5] Gaynor began his acting career in 1960, joining the cast ofwestern television seriesOutlaws for its first season as Deputy Marshal Heck Martin.[1] He was not liked by other cast members, his character did not appeal to theviewers,[1] and he only appeared in nine episodes before being replaced byWynn Pearce.[6][3]
Gaynor continued appearing in television programs, with his credits includingVoyage to the Bottom of the Sea,Rawhide,Mission: Impossible,Batman,The Life and Legend of Wyatt Earp,The Invaders,Iron Horse,Coronet Blue andColt .45.[3] His only film credit was starring in the 1974 filmThe Deathhead Virgin.[3] Gaynor also played the recurring role of Dr. William Scott in the televisionsoap operaThe Doctors.[7] He retired in 1986; his last television credit being inKnight Rider.[3]
Gaynor died on April 2, 1998 inLos Angeles, California, at the age of 68.[1][2][3]
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