JOHN ASTIN

John Allen Astin has been one of the foremost movers in the entertainment industry since the 1960s. He became a renowned actor by playing characters that were unconventional and quirky on different TV programs for many years. He is perhaps best known for his role in the horror sitcom The Addams Family that ran from 1964 to 1966, which also received a few adaptations in film and even in animated format. He portrayed the role of Gomez Addams, the head of their family.

During the height of his career, he had a dual profession: one as a director of Theater Arts as well as a Professor of Arts at Johns Hopkins University where he received his bachelor’s degree. He also started his career on Broadway where he used his voice to earn a living. This led him to be one of the best comedian actors of the time and until today, people get inspiration from his comedy skills.