Gavin MacLeod is an American film and television character actor, ship's ambassador, and Christian activist and author, whose career spans six decades. He has also appeared as a guest on several talk, variety, and religious programs. He is best known for his starring role on ABC's The Love Boat (1977-1986), in which he was cast as ship's Captain Merrill Stubing. Gavin MacLeod has hand signed this 8x10 Photo with 2012 inscription. JSA Hologram #DD32863 and Certificate of Authenticity.