Gavin MacLeod is an American film and television character actor ships 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 ABCs The Love Boat 19771986 in which he was cast as ships Captain Merrill Stubing Gavin MacLeod has hand signed this 8x10 Photo JSA Hologram DD39162 and Certificate of AuthenticitySpecifications. Signed by Gavin MacLeod. Size 8 x 10