Alcohol ran in his family, stretching to his elder ancestors, before himself.
Before he was a successful actor, he did everything from janitor to lawn mowing.
Before he was an actor, he served in the Air Force, where he wrote, produced and directed the plays.
Before he was cast opposite Jack Lord in "Hawaii Five-O" (1968), he worked with Lord opposite Betsy Palmer in The True Story of Lynn Stuart (1958).
Best known by the public for his starring roles as Murray Slaughter on "Mary Tyler Moore" (1970) and as Capt. Merrill Stubing on "The Love Boat" (1977).
Enjoys public speaking, traveling, playing tennis, watching movies, golfing, sailing, reading the Bible, praying, cruising, reading and dancing.
Father of Keith, Julie, David and Meghan.
Former child actor Robert Blake once said MacLeod was his favorite actor to date.
Friends with Bernie Kopell, Betty White, Mary Tyler Moore, Ernest Borgnine, Tim Conway, Ted Knight, Aaron Spelling, Raymond Burr and Richard Dawson.
Future actor Ted Lange was said to be an idol of MacLeod's, when he used to watch each and every episode of "Mary Tyler Moore" (1970), before he co-starred with him on "The Love Boat" (1977).
Got the lead role on "The Love Boat" (1977) with the encouragement of Aaron Spelling.
Graduate of Ithaca College in upstate New York.
Graduated from Pleasantville High School in Pleasantville, New York, in 1947, and received a scholarship to Ithaca College.
Had a back operation in 2010.
Had met Mary Tyler Moore on an episode of "The Dick Van Dyke Show" (1961), years before he worked with her on "Mary Tyler Moore" (1970), as her newswriter.
Had quit his role on "McHale's Navy" (1962), due to his battle with alcoholism in 1964. It was suggested by his family and best friend Robert Blake that he to go to an alcohol clinic, where he was getting help. Right around the same time, he also left to do The Sand Pebbles (1966).
Has been going bald since he was 18, at that time, he wore toupees.
Has made $20,000-plus for each "The Love Boat" (1977) episode.
His "The Love Boat" (1977) captain exposure led to a long-running gig promoting the Princess Cruises.
His "The Love Boat" (1977) co-star, Jill Whelan, invited him and Bernie Kopell, to her wedding in 2004.