John Astin
Actor · Director · Writer · Producer
Born Mar 30, 1930 · Baltimore, Maryland, USA
Active 1955–present
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).
Filmography
Attack of the Killer Tomatoes: Organic Intelligence (2026) — Prof. Mortimer GangreenThe Twilight Zone (1959) — CharlieThe Nanny (1993) — Dr. RobertsTales from the Crypt (1989) — Nelson HalliwellWest Side Story (1961) — Glad Hand (uncredited)The Frighteners (1996) — The JudgeGremlins 2: The New Batch (1990) — JanitorPinky and the Brain (1995)The Addams Family (1964) — Gomez AddamsRecess (1997) — Supt. Skinner (voice)Step by Step (1991) — George HumphriesBatman (1966) — The RiddlerMurder, She Wrote (1984) — Ross Hayley · Fritz Randall · Harry Pierce · DirectorThe New Scooby-Doo Movies (1972) — Gomez Addams (voice)National Lampoon's European Vacation (1985) — KentDiff'rent Strokes (1978)The Wild Thornberrys (1998) — The Great Bangaboo (voice)Taz-Mania (1991) — Bull Gator (voice)Mad About You (1992) — John AstinNight Gallery (1970) — Jonathan (segment "Pamela's Voice") · Randy Miller · Munsch · DirectorBecker (1998) — Richard WilsonNight Court (1984) — Buddy Ryan · KennyFreaky Friday (1976) — Bill AndrewsCHiPs (1977) — Director