Jock Gaynor
American television actor and producer
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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]
September 14, 1929
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. |
| Occupations | Television actor and producer |
| Years active | 1960–1986 |
| Spouse | Grace Gaynor[2] |
| Children | 1[1] |
Life and career
Gaynor was born in Queens, New York, the son of Louise and Ira. His father was a police officer.[1] He was introduced to public performance by playing the piano as a child.[4] Gaynor served in the United States Air Force from October 25, 1950 to February 25, 1954.[1] He also worked as an artist, professional 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 as Deputy Marshal Heck Martin.[1] He was not liked by other cast members, his character did not appeal to the viewers,[1] and he only appeared in nine episodes before being replaced by Wynn Pearce.[6][3]
Gaynor continued appearing in television programs, with his credits including 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 television soap opera The Doctors.[7] He retired in 1986; his last television credit being in Knight Rider.[3]
Death
Gaynor died on April 2, 1998 in Los Angeles, California, at the age of 68.[1][2][3]
