Gavin Packard (8 June 1964 – 18 May 2012) was an Indian actor of Irish American descent, noted for the villainous roles he portrayed in many Bollywood films of the 1990s like Sadak, Mohra, Tadipaar and Chamatkar.

He had also acted in several Malayalam films like Aayushkalam, Season, Aanaval Mothiram and Aryan. He also appeared in the 1989 Doordarshan Sci-fi Series Indradhanush. He left the industry in the early 2000s.

Personal life He was the eldest of the five children of Earl and Barbara Packard. His father was a computer expert and his mother was a Konkani Maharashtrian. His grandfather John Packard was an Irish American who had come to Bangalore as a member of the US Army and chose to settle there. Packard was known for his physique and was a national and state award-winning bodybuilder. He was a personal trainer to Sanjay Dutt, Sunil Shetty and Shera, Salman Khan's bodyguard.

Packard and his wife mutually separated. Their two daughters are Erika Packard Kamille and Kyla Packard. Sanjay Dutt is the godfather of Kamille. His final years were spent with Daryl Packard, his younger brother, in Kalyan.

Death Packard died of respiratory disorder on 18 May 2012 and was buried at the St. Andrews Burial Grounds in Bandra the next day. Despite his long and notable cinematic career, the funeral was conspicuous by the absence of any one from the film industry. As per reports, Gavin had met with an accident while riding his bike at Kalyan Flower Market. He was severely injured in that accident.

TV and music videos Shaktimaan (1998) (TV series) Nagraj (2001) as Professor Naagmani (Unaired TV Series) Cinderella (2004) (song from music album of the same name)

Film career He made his debut onscreen through the Malayalam movie Aryan in 1988 in which he played the role of Martin, a local goon in Mumbai. His debut in Bollywood came in 1989 through Ilaaka. That year he also played the full length character of Fabien in P Padmarajan's Season, arguably his best cinematic performance. His last film was Yeh Hai Jalwa released in 2002 and directed by David Dhawan. He acted in nearly 60 films in Hindi and Malayalam in a career that spanned nearly 15 years.

Filmography Hindi films Jaani Dushman (2002) as Referee Yeh Hai Jalwa (2002) as Man Hired To Beat Up Raju Kranti (2002) as Shiva, Students College president Kunwara (2000) Hadh Kar Di Aapne (2000) as Tourist Guide of Europe Baaghi (2000) as Zandu Pathan Kaala Samrajya (1999) Nyaydaata (1999) Maa Kasam (1999) Shera (1999) as Brownie Lo Main Aagaya (1999) Pardesi Babu (1998) as Wrestler Kudrat (1998) as Ravi's (Ravi Kishan) goon Bade Miyan Chhote Miyan (1998) as (As Gavin) Hitler (1998) as Tiger Gharwali Baharwali (1998) as White Guy Beaten By Arjun Singh (As Gavin) Sher-E-Hindustan (1998) as son of Choudhry Qahar (1997) as (As Gavin) Mrityudaata (1997) as Raja's Gang Yeshwant (1997) as Salim's goon Bhishma (1996) as Man Got Beaten By Bhola (As Gavin) Shastra (1996) as Gavin (College Punk) Khiladiyon Ka Khiladi (1996) Ek Tha Raja (1996) as Gavin Jurmana (1996) as Rona Muqadar (1996) as Gavin Vishwasghaat (1996) as Foreign Tiger Gaddaar (1995) as Fighter (White Guy) (As Gavin) Hulchul (1995) as Hitman Janam Kundli (1995) as Goreybhai Naajayaz (1995) Karan Arjun (1995) as Boxer (As Gavin) Aashique Mastane (1995) as Gavin Hum Hain Bemisaal (1994) Mohra (1994) as Mr Douglas Naaraaz (1994) Cheetah (1994) as Peter Tadipaar (1993)...Maharaani henchman Dream sequence (Special Appearance) Shatranj (1993) as Kevin Waqt Hamara Hai (1993) as Sambo Krishan Avtaar (1993) as Peter Platform (1993) as Cheetah Aankhen (1993) as Tejeshwar'S Henchman Jaagruti (1993) as Shiva Pehchaan (1993) as Yogi's henchman Anaam (1992) as Pasha'S Henchman (Uncredited) Deedar (1992) as (As Gavin) Tirangaa (1992) as (Uncredited) Qaid Mein Hai Bulbul (1992) Chamatkar (1992) as Goonga Jawaani (1984) as Drugs Peddler (Special Appearances) Nafrat Ki Aandhi as He-Man (1988) Na Insaafi (1989) as Tarzan Kahan Hai Kanoon (1989) Raghu Ilaaka (1989) Tridev (1989) as Mr Dunhill Thanedaar (1990) as Saudagar Fateh (1991) Patthar Ke Phool (1991) as Hitman (Uncredited) Saathi (1991) as Chikna Sadak (1991) as Maharani's Henchman

Malayalam

Aryan (1988) as Martin Season (1989) as Fabian Ramirez Aanaval Mothiram (1991) as Alberto Fellini Aayushkalam (1992) as Benjamin Bruno Jackpot (1993) as Jerry Shroff Boxer (1995) as Mukerji Dayal

Bengali Agent Raaj (1982) Jallaad (1995)

Telugu Bhadrachalam (2001) as Fighter

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