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John Astin

John Astin

Known For Acting
Birthday Mar 30, 1930 (95)
Birthplace Baltimore, Maryland, USA
Popularity 2 (history)
Updated Aug 09, 2025 (Update)
Entry Date Apr 13, 2024
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Biography

Dark haired, usually mustachioed US actor with a cheeky grin who achieved pop culture status through his portrayal of the kooky patriarch "Gomez Addams" in the hit TV series The Addams Family (1964). John Astin standing at a height of 5' 11" (1.8 m) was born March 30, 1930 (Aries), in Baltimore, MD ... as John Allen Astin to Allen V. Astin and Margaret Astin with a brother Alexander Astin. He is an American actor, voice actor and director. He attended Washington, Jefferson College and Johns Hopkins University where he studied mathematics. However he discovered a passion for the theater and began performing in minor plays and doing voice-over work for commercials. Married Suzanne Hahn on March 26, 1956, had 3 sons: David Aston (born 1953), Allen J. Astin (born March 23, 1961) and Thomas E. Astin (born March 19, 1965), then divorced June 14, 1972. He first got noticed in a small role in West Side Story (1961), then appeared in several other films, That Touch of Mink (1962), Move Over Darling (1963), before being cast as "Gomez Addams". While "The Addams Family (1964–1966)" was initially a huge hit, its popularity petered out after two years, and Astin moved on to other work including the offbeat Bunny O'Hare (1971), playing a grizzled but not particularly bright gunfighter in the western spoof Evil Roy Slade (1972), an appearance in the Disney comedy Freaky Friday (1976), reprising the role in the television film Halloween with the New Addams Family (1977) and dual roles in National Lampoon's European Vacation (1985), Teen Wolf Too (1987) and The Frighteners (1996). Married Patty Duke on August 5, 1972, had 2 sons: Mackenzie Astin (born May 12, 1973) and adopted Sean Astin (born February 25, 1971), when he was 3 years old, then divorced November 3, 1985. Roughly four years later, he married Valerie Ann Sandobal on March 19, 1989 and is still presently married. He has since lent his comedic talents to numerous appearances as "Dr. Gangreen" in several corny "Killer Tomato" movies, and has contributed his voice to recreate "Gomez Addams" in the animated series The Addams Family (1992), and then played "Grandpa Addams" in the short-lived TV series The New Addams Family (1998). In addition, Astin has contributed voices to several animated shows, and is still active (1957-present) regularly appearing in films. Currently resides in Baltimore, Maryland with current wife. Astin was nominated for the Academy Award for Best Live Action Short Film for his directorial debut, the comedic short Prelude (1968).

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Filmography

Betaville

Betaville

2005

as President Sender

School of Life

School of Life

2005

as Norman Warner

The Frighteners

The Frighteners

1996

as The Judge

Harrison Bergeron

Harrison Bergeron

1995

as Golf Announcer

Runaway Daughters

Runaway Daughters

1994

as Fred

Stepmonster

Stepmonster

1993

as Minister

Killer Tomatoes Eat France!

Killer Tomatoes Eat France!

1992

as Prof. Mortimer Gangreen

Killer Tomatoes Strike Back!

Killer Tomatoes Strike Back!

1991

as Jeronahew/Prof. Gangreen

Gremlins 2: The New Batch

Gremlins 2: The New Batch

1990

as Janitor

Night Life

Night Life

1989

as Verlin Flanders

Return of the Killer Tomatoes!

Return of the Killer Tomatoes!

1988

as Prof. Gangreen

Teen Wolf Too

Teen Wolf Too

1987

as Dean Dunn

Mystery Magical Special

Mystery Magical Special

1986

as John Astin

Mr. Boogedy

Mr. Boogedy

1986

as Widow Marian

Body Slam

Body Slam

1986

as Scotty

Freaky Friday

Freaky Friday

1976

as Bill Andrews

The Dream Makers

The Dream Makers

1975

as Manny Wheeler

Hard Day at Blue Nose

Hard Day at Blue Nose

1974

as Greenburg

Only with Married Men

Only with Married Men

1974

as Dr. Harvey Osterman

Skyway to Death

Skyway to Death

1974

as Andrew Tustin

Brothers O'Toole

Brothers O'Toole

1973

as Michael O'Toole

Wacky Taxi

Wacky Taxi

1972

as Pepper

Evil Roy Slade

Evil Roy Slade

1972

as Evil Roy Slade

Get to Know Your Rabbit

Get to Know Your Rabbit

1972

as Mr. Turnbull

Every Little Crook and Nanny

Every Little Crook and Nanny

1972

as Vito Garbugli

Two on a Bench

Two on a Bench

1971

as Dr. Stanley Remington

Bunny O'Hare

Bunny O'Hare

1971

as Ad O'Hare

Viva Max!

Viva Max!

1969

as Sergeant Valdez

Candy

Candy

1968

as T.M. Christian / Jack Christian

The Spirit Is Willing

The Spirit Is Willing

1967

as Dr. Frieden

The Wheeler Dealers

The Wheeler Dealers

1963

as Hector Vanson

Move Over, Darling

Move Over, Darling

1963

as Clyde Prokey

That Touch of Mink

That Touch of Mink

1962

as Mr. Everett Beasley

Period of Adjustment

Period of Adjustment

1962

as Smoky Anderson (uncredited)

Billy Rose's Jumbo

Billy Rose's Jumbo

1962

as Pilot

West Side Story

West Side Story

1961

as Glad Hand (uncredited)

The Pusher

The Pusher

1960

as Detective

The Kiss

The Kiss

1958

as Male Necker

Prelude

Prelude

1968

Writer

Wacky Taxi

Wacky Taxi

1972

Director

Prelude

Prelude

1968

Director

Prelude

Prelude

1968

Producer

Organization Category Movie
Television Credits

Taz-Mania

as Bull Gator (voice)

Episodes: 121

First Aired: Sep 07, 1991

The Addams Family

as Gomez Addams

Episodes: 64

First Aired: Sep 18, 1964

The Addams Family

as Gomez Addams (voice)

Episodes: 39

First Aired: Sep 12, 1992

Operation Petticoat

as Lt. Commander Matthew Sherman

Episodes: 23

First Aired: Sep 17, 1977

Mary

as Ed LaSalle

Episodes: 13

First Aired: Dec 11, 1985

Problem Child

as Additional Voices (voice)

Episodes: 13

First Aired: Oct 31, 1993

Night Court

as Buddy Ryan

Episodes: 10

First Aired: Jan 04, 1984

The Adventures of Brisco County, Jr.

as Prof. Albert Wickwire

Episodes: 7

First Aired: Aug 27, 1993

Eerie, Indiana

as Radford

Episodes: 5

First Aired: Sep 15, 1991

The Pruitts of Southampton

as Rudy Pruitt

Episodes: 4

First Aired: Sep 06, 1966

Murder, She Wrote

as Harry Pierce

Episodes: 3

First Aired: Sep 30, 1984

McMillan & Wife

as Sykes

Episodes: 3

First Aired: Sep 29, 1971

Batman

as The Riddler

Episodes: 2

First Aired: Jan 12, 1966

As Told by Ginger

as Dave Bishop (voice)

Episodes: 2

First Aired: Oct 25, 2000

The Love Boat

as David Crothers

Episodes: 2

First Aired: Sep 24, 1977

Mad About You

as John Astin

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Sep 23, 1992

Night Court

as Kenny

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Jan 04, 1984

Charles in Charge

as Uncle Joe

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Oct 03, 1984

The New Scooby-Doo Movies

as Gomez Addams (voice)

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Sep 09, 1972

The Odd Couple

as Beau Biffingham

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Sep 24, 1970

Tales from the Crypt

as Nelson Halliwell

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Jun 10, 1989

The Wild Thornberrys

as The Great Bangaboo (voice)

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Sep 01, 1998

Riptide

as Baxter Bernard

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Jan 03, 1984

Gunsmoke

as Hard-Luck Henry Haggen

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Sep 10, 1955

Becker

as Richard Wilson

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Nov 02, 1998

Night Gallery

as Munsch

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Dec 16, 1970

The Twilight Zone

as Charlie

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Oct 02, 1959

Temperatures Rising

as Russo

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Sep 12, 1972

They Came from Outer Space

as Neville Nessen

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Oct 01, 1990

Night Gallery

as Jonathan (segment "Pamela's Voice")

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Dec 16, 1970

Ghost Story

as Fred Colby

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Sep 15, 1972

Route 66

as Gas Attendant

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Oct 07, 1960

He & She

as Dr. Melvin Krillman

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Sep 06, 1967

Murder, She Wrote

as Fritz Randall

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Sep 30, 1984

Insight

as Harry

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Oct 02, 1960

Maverick

as Joe Lambert

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Sep 22, 1957

Checkmate

as Jim Poole

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Sep 17, 1960

Route 66

as Benson

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Oct 07, 1960

77 Sunset Strip

as Martin Grosch

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Oct 10, 1958

Recess

as Supt. Skinner (voice)

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Sep 13, 1997

Burke's Law

as Alexander the Great

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Jan 07, 1994

The Greatest Show on Earth

as Bartley

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Sep 17, 1963

The Doris Day Show

as Jim Keatley

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Sep 24, 1968

Love, American Style

as Alfred

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Sep 29, 1969

Justice League Action

as Uncle Dudley (voice)

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Dec 16, 2016

Murder, She Wrote

as Ross Hayley

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Sep 30, 1984

The Virginian

as Slick Driscoll

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Sep 19, 1962

Night Gallery

as Randy Miller

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Dec 16, 1970

The Twisted Tales of Felix the Cat

Episodes: 58

First Aired: Sep 16, 1995

I'm Dickens, He's Fenster

Episodes: 32

First Aired: Sep 28, 1962

Attack of the Killer Tomatoes

Episodes: 21

First Aired: Sep 08, 1990

Duckman

Episodes: 3

First Aired: Mar 05, 1994

St. Elsewhere

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Oct 26, 1982

Welcome Back, Kotter

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Sep 09, 1975

Otherworld

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Jan 26, 1985

The Facts of Life

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Aug 24, 1979

Pinky and the Brain

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Sep 09, 1995

Simon & Simon

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Nov 24, 1981

The Flying Nun

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Sep 07, 1967

As Told by Ginger

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Oct 25, 2000

Diff'rent Strokes

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Nov 03, 1978

The Hughleys

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Sep 22, 1998

The Charmings

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Mar 20, 1987

87th Precinct

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Sep 25, 1961

Outlaws

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Sep 26, 1960

The Wild Wild West

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Sep 17, 1965

Dennis the Menace

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Oct 04, 1959

Police Story

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Mar 20, 1973

Hey Landlord!

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Sep 11, 1966

Hazel

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Sep 28, 1961

The Donna Reed Show

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Sep 24, 1958

Occasional Wife

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Sep 13, 1966

Ben Casey

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Oct 02, 1961

CBS Playhouse

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Dec 08, 1966

The Asphalt Jungle

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Apr 02, 1961

The Bob Crane Show

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Mar 06, 1975

The Danny Kaye Show

as Self

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Sep 25, 1963

The Mike Douglas Show

as Self

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Dec 11, 1961

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2024 6 16 22 10
2024 7 25 42 10
2024 8 19 33 13
2024 9 18 35 9
2024 10 15 26 8
2024 11 9 15 4
2024 12 14 22 9
2025 1 20 43 8
2025 2 10 20 2
2025 3 5 16 1
2025 4 1 2 1
2025 5 2 3 1
2025 6 2 3 1
2025 7 1 2 1
2025 8 5 13 1

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