James W. Gavin was an American actor who is best known for Pearl Harbor (2001), The Edge (1997), and Lethal Weapon (1987). He was born on March 13, 1935, in Denver, Colorado, USA, and passed away on August 13, 2005, in Rancho Santa Fe, California, USA.
Personal and Family Life
James W. Gavin lived a private life away from the public eye. He was known as the founder of the Motion Picture Pilots Association, showcasing his passion for aviation and film.
Death and Legacy
Gavin died on August 13, 2005, in California. His contributions to the film industry, particularly regarding aviation-related roles, left a lasting mark.
Filmography
| Title | Release Date | Character |
|---|---|---|
| Dirty Mary Crazy Larry | 1974-05-17 | Helicopter Pilot |
| Fire! | 1977-05-08 | Bill Clay |
| Dirty Harry | 1971-12-23 | Helicopter Pilot (uncredited) |
| Birds of Prey | 1973-01-30 | Police Pilot |
| Blue Streak | 1999-09-17 | Helicopter Pilot |
| The Domino Principle | 1977-03-23 | Lenny |
| Escape from the Planet of the Apes | 1971-05-20 | Helicopter Pilot (uncredited) |
| Mr. Billion | 1977-03-03 | Airline Pilot |
| Hanging by a Thread | 1979-05-08 | Les Fielding |
| The Jordan Chance | 1978-12-12 | Police Helicopter Pilot (uncredited) |
| Assassins | 1995-10-06 | Police Helicopter Pilot |
| Terror on the 40th Floor | 1974-09-17 | Helicopter Pilot (uncredited) |
| Blue Thunder | 1983-02-05 | Helicopter Pilot #3 |
| Airport 1975 | 1974-10-18 | Corporate Jet Pilot (uncredited) |
| The President’s Plane Is Missing | 1973-10-23 | Helicopter Pilot |
| Get Crazy | 1983-08-05 | Helicopter Pilot |
| Chase | 1973-03-24 | |
| Heroes | 1977-11-04 | Helicopter Pilot |
| Set This Town on Fire | 1973-01-08 | Fat Man |
| The Return of Frank Cannon | 1980-10-31 | Helicopter Pilot |
| Earthquake | 1974-11-15 | Helicopter Pilot (uncredited) |
| Disaster on the Coastliner | 1979-10-28 | Helicopter Pilot |
| Radio Flyer | 1992-02-21 | Pilot |
| Johnny Cool | 1963-10-02 | |
| The Rookie | 1990-12-07 | Aerial Coordinator/Pilot |
| Banacek | 1972-09-13 | Helicopter Pilot (uncredited) |