Personal Info
Known For:
Acting
Birthday:
October 10, 1967
Place of Birth:
San Francisco, California, USA
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Gavin Newsom
Biography
Gavin Christopher Newsom (born October 10, 1967) is an American politician and businessman who has been the 40th governor of California since 2019. A member of the Democratic Party, he served as the 49th lieutenant governor of California from 2011 to 2019 and the 42nd mayor of San Francisco from 2004 to 2011.
Newsom graduated from Santa Clara University in 1989. Afterward, he founded the PlumpJack Group with billionaire heir and family friend Gordon Getty as an investor. The wine store grew to manage 23 businesses, including wineries, restaurants, and hotels. Newsom began his political career in 1996, when San Francisco mayor Willie Brown appointed him to the city's Parking and Traffic Commission. Brown then appointed Newsom to fill a vacancy on the Board of Supervisors the next year and Newsom was first elected to the board in 1998.
Newsom was elected mayor of San Francisco in 2003 and reelected in 2007. He was elected lieutenant governor of California in 2010. As lieutenant governor, Newsom hosted The Gavin Newsom Show from 2012 to 2013. He also wrote the 2013 book Citizenville, about using digital tools for democratic change. He was reelected in 2014. Newsom was elected governor of California in 2018.
During his governorship, Newsom faced criticism for his personal behavior and leadership during the COVID-19 pandemic, which was followed by an unsuccessful attempt to recall him from office in 2021. He was reelected in 2022.
Known For
Filmography
| Year | Movie | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | The Relentless Patriot | Self |
| 2018 | The Advocate Celebrates 50 Years: A Long Road to Freedom | Self |
| 2012 | The Big Picture: Rethinking Dyslexia | Self |
| 2009 | Annul Victory | Self |
| 2006 | ...So Goes the Nation | Self (archive footage) |
| 2005 | Pursuit of Equality | Self |
| 2004 | One Wedding and a Revolution |
| Year | TV Show | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | The Matt Gaetz Show | Self (archive footage) (uncredited) |
| 2023 | Inside with Jen Psaki | Self - Governor of California |
| 2020 | Shelter in Place with Shane Smith | Self |
| 2020 | The Sunday Show with Jonathan Capehart | Self - Guest |
| 2018 | The Shop | Self |
| 2018 | The Issue Is | Self |
| 2017 | I Love You, America | Self |
| 2016 | Chelsea | Self - Guest |
| 2015 | The Late Show with Stephen Colbert | Self - Guest |
| 2015 | The Late Late Show with James Corden | Self - Guest |
| 2014 | Late Night with Seth Meyers | Self - Guest |
| 2014 | Late Night with Seth Meyers | Self (archive footage) (uncredited) |
| 2009 | Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen | Self - Guest |
| 2003 | Real Time with Bill Maher | Self - Guest |
| 2003 | Jimmy Kimmel Live! | Self - Guest |
| 1997 | The View | Self - Guest |
| 1997 | The View | Self |
| 1996 | The Daily Show | Self |
| 1980 | CNN Special Report | Self |
| 1980 | Newsnight | Self |