John Astin
John Astin is an American actor and director best known for his role as Gomez Addams in The Addams Family.
TV Actor
March 30, 1930
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John Allen Astin, an American actor and director, was born on March 30, 1930, in Baltimore, Maryland. He gained widespread recognition for his portrayal of Gomez Addams in the popular TV series “The Addams Family.” Throughout his career, Astin has appeared in a variety of stage, television, and film roles, including “National Lampoon’s European Vacation,” “The Frighteners,” and “Batman: The Animated Series.” In addition to his acting work, he has authored several books, such as “Why Poetry Matters” and “Minds in Motion: Imagining Empathy in the Twenty-First Century.” Astin has received numerous accolades, including an Emmy award for his role in “Night Court,” and has directed theater productions.
