Gavin Newsom
Born: 1967-10-10 in San Francisco, California, USA
Known For: Acting
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.
Filmography
2025
- The Matt Gaetz Show as Self (archive footage) (uncredited)
2024
- The Relentless Patriot as Self
2023
- Inside with Jen Psaki as Self - Governor of California
2020
2018
- The Shop as Self
- The Issue Is as Self
- The Advocate Celebrates 50 Years: A Long Road to Freedom as Self
2017
- I Love You, America as Self
- The Beat with Ari Melber as Self (archive footage)
2016
- Chelsea as Self
2015
2014
- Late Night with Seth Meyers as Self
2012
2009
- Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen as Self - Guest
- Annul Victory as Self
2006
- ...So Goes the Nation as Self (archive footage)
2005
- Pursuit of Equality as Self
2003
- Real Time with Bill Maher as Self
1997
- The View as Self - Guest
1996
- The Daily Show as Self
1980
- Newsnight as Self
- CNN Special Report as Self