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'''John Astin''' (born March 30, 1930) is an [[United States|American]] [[actor]] known primarily for having played Gomez Addams in the 1960s [[ABC]] comedy series, ''[[The Addams Family (TV Series)|The Addams Family]]'' in which he co-starred with Carolyn Jones (1930-1983).  He also appeared in two episodes of the second season of the live action ''[[Batman]]'' TV series as the Riddler (replacing Frank Gorshin, that role's regular portrayer).

'''John Astin''' (born March 30, 1930) is an [[United States|American]] [[actor]] known primarily for having played Gomez Addams in the 1960s [[ABC]] comedy series, ''[[The Addams Family (TV Series)|The Addams Family]]'' in which he co-starred with Carolyn Jones (1930-1983).  He also appeared in two episodes of the second season of the live action ''[[Batman]]'' TV series as the Riddler (replacing Frank Gorshin, that role's regular portrayer).

He is the father of actor [[Sean Astin]].  Astin is one of the only two surviving main actors from ''The Addams Family'', the other being Lisa Loring, who played Gomez Addams' daughter Wednesday.

He is the father of actor [[Sean Astin]].  Astin is the only surviving main actor from ''The Addams Family'', following the passing of Lisa Loring, who played Gomez Addams' daughter Wednesday.

Astin was formerly married to actress Patty Duke (1946-2016).

Astin was formerly married to actress Patty Duke (1946-2016).