Jock Gaynor

Jock William Gaynor (September 14, 1929 – April 2, 1998) was an American television actor and producer.^[3] He was known for playing the role of Deputy Marshal Heck Martin in the first season of the American western television series Outlaws.^[3]

Jock Gaynor
Gaynor (left) with Barton MacLane and Don Collier in Outlaws, 1960
Born	Jock William Gaynor[1] (1929-09-14)September 14, 1929 Queens, New York, U.S.
Died	April 2, 1998(1998-04-02) (aged 68) Los Angeles, California, U.S.
Occupation(s)	Television actor and producer
Years active	1960–1986
Spouse	Grace Gaynor[2]
Children	1[1]

Life and career

Gaynor was born in Queens, New York, the son of Louise and Ira. His father was a police officer.^[1] He was introduced to public performance by playing the piano as a child.^[4] Gaynor served in the United States Air Force from October 25, 1950 to February 25, 1954.^[1] He also worked as an artist, professional baseball player^[1] and stage designer, working on plays, stock companies and television programs.^[5] Gaynor began his acting career in 1960, joining the cast of western television series Outlaws for its first season as Deputy Marshal Heck Martin.^[1] He was not liked by other cast members, his character did not appeal to the viewers,^[1] and he only appeared in nine episodes before being replaced by Wynn Pearce.^[6][3]

Gaynor continued appearing in television programs, with his credits including Voyage to the Bottom of the Sea, Rawhide, Mission: Impossible, Batman, The Life and Legend of Wyatt Earp, The Invaders, Iron Horse, Coronet Blue and Colt .45.^[3] His only film credit was starring in the 1974 film The Deathhead Virgin.^[3] Gaynor also played the recurring role of Dr. William Scott in the television soap opera The Doctors.^[7] He retired in 1986; his last television credit being in Knight Rider.^[3]

Death

Gaynor died on April 2, 1998 in Los Angeles, California, at the age of 68.^[1][2][3]