John Astin

TV Actor

Birthday March 30, 1930

Birth Sign Aries

Birthplace Baltimore, MD

Age 94 years old

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About

Best known for his role as Gomez Addams on TV's The Addams Family. He also starred in ABC's I'm Dickens, He's Fenster, and in the second season of Batman in the villainous role of the Riddler. He amassed over 150 acting credits in his impressive career. 

Before Fame

He was initially a math major in college at Washington & Jefferson before transferring to Johns Hopkins.

Trivia

He is known for playing eccentric characters and started out playing these kinds of roles in theater. He appeared in the horror movie The Frighteners as the character The Judge. 

Family Life

He married his first wife, Suzanne Hahn in 1956, and the couple had three sons.

Associated With

He is known for his role in the comedy film, Evil Roy Slade, along with co-star Mickey Rooney.