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John Abbott

Bio: John Albert Chamberlain Kefford was an English character actor professionally known as John Abbott. His memorable roles include the invalid Frederick Fairlie in the 1948 film The Woman in White and the pacifist Ayelborne in the Star Trek episode "Errand of Mercy"
Born: Mon, Jun 05 1905
Birthplace: Stepney, London, England, UK

Death: Fri, May 24 1996
John Abbott is 90 years old
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Poster of The Commissioner
The Commissioner
John Abbott would have been no older than 90 in The Commissioner as 'Commissioner's Laywer'.
Movie Released: Sun, Feb 22 1998
Poster of A Hazard of Hearts
A Hazard of Hearts
John Abbott was 82 in A Hazard of Hearts as '2nd Gambler'.
Movie Released: Sun, Dec 27 1987
Poster of Quest
Quest
John Abbott was 79 in Quest
Movie Released: Mon, Oct 01 1984
Poster of Smorgasbord
Smorgasbord
John Abbott was 77 in Smorgasbord as 'Surgeon'.
Movie Released: Wed, Apr 13 1983
Poster of Slapstick of Another Kind
Slapstick of Another Kind
John Abbott was 77 in Slapstick of Another Kind as 'Dr. Frankenstein'.
Movie Released: Thu, Dec 09 1982
Poster of Outside Chance
Outside Chance
John Abbott was 73 in Outside Chance as 'Coroner'.
Movie Released: Sat, Dec 02 1978
Poster of Sherlock Holmes in New York
Sherlock Holmes in New York
John Abbott was 71 in Sherlock Holmes in New York as 'Heller'.
Movie Released: Mon, Oct 18 1976
Poster of The Black Bird
The Black Bird
John Abbott was 70 in The Black Bird as 'Duquai'.
Movie Released: Thu, Dec 25 1975
Poster of The Cat Creature
The Cat Creature
John Abbott was 68 in The Cat Creature as 'Dr. Reinhart'.
Movie Released: Tue, Dec 11 1973
Poster of The Epic That Never Was
The Epic That Never Was
John Abbott was 64 in The Epic That Never Was as 'Himself – Ms. Robson's Host (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Fri, Sep 19 1969
Poster of 2000 Years Later
2000 Years Later
John Abbott was 63 in 2000 Years Later as 'Gregorius'.
Movie Released: Tue, Mar 11 1969
Poster of Three Guns for Texas
Three Guns for Texas
John Abbott was 63 in Three Guns for Texas as 'Banker Irwing'.
Movie Released: Thu, Oct 31 1968
Poster of The Jungle Book
The Jungle Book
John Abbott was 62 in The Jungle Book as 'Akela (voice)'.
Movie Released: Wed, Oct 18 1967
Poster of Gambit
Gambit
John Abbott was 61 in Gambit as 'Emile'.
Movie Released: Wed, Dec 21 1966
Poster of The Greatest Story Ever Told
The Greatest Story Ever Told
John Abbott was 59 in The Greatest Story Ever Told as 'Aben'.
Movie Released: Fri, Apr 09 1965
Poster of Who's Minding the Store?
Who's Minding the Store?
John Abbott was 58 in Who's Minding the Store? as 'Mr. Orlandos'.
Movie Released: Thu, Nov 28 1963
Poster of Gigi
Gigi
John Abbott was 52 in Gigi as 'Manuel'.
Movie Released: Thu, May 15 1958
Poster of Omar Khayyam
Omar Khayyam
John Abbott was 52 in Omar Khayyam as 'Yusuf'.
Movie Released: Fri, Aug 23 1957
Poster of Public Pigeon No. 1
Public Pigeon No. 1
John Abbott was 51 in Public Pigeon No. 1 as 'Dipso Dale Rutherford'.
Movie Released: Fri, May 17 1957
Poster of The Miracle on 34th Street
The Miracle on 34th Street
John Abbott was 50 in The Miracle on 34th Street as 'Dr. Sawyer'.
Movie Released: Wed, Dec 14 1955
Poster of The Steel Lady
The Steel Lady
John Abbott was 48 in The Steel Lady as 'Mustafa el Melik'.
Movie Released: Fri, Oct 09 1953
Poster of Sombrero
Sombrero
John Abbott was 47 in Sombrero as 'Don Daniel'.
Movie Released: Wed, Apr 22 1953
Poster of Rogue's March
Rogue's March
John Abbott was 47 in Rogue's March as 'Herbert Bielensen'.
Movie Released: Fri, Feb 13 1953
Poster of Thunder in the East
Thunder in the East
John Abbott was 47 in Thunder in the East as 'Nitra Puta'.
Movie Released: Thu, Dec 04 1952
Poster of The Merry Widow
The Merry Widow
John Abbott was 47 in The Merry Widow as 'Marshovian Ambassador'.
Movie Released: Fri, Sep 05 1952
Poster of Thunder on the Hill
Thunder on the Hill
John Abbott was 46 in Thunder on the Hill as 'Abel Harmer'.
Movie Released: Wed, Oct 17 1951
Poster of Crosswinds
Crosswinds
John Abbott was 46 in Crosswinds as 'Sykes'.
Movie Released: Mon, Oct 01 1951
Poster of Navy Bound
Navy Bound
John Abbott was 45 in Navy Bound as 'Pappa Cerrano'.
Movie Released: Sun, Mar 04 1951
Poster of Sideshow
Sideshow
John Abbott was 45 in Sideshow as 'Pierre'.
Movie Released: Sun, Jun 18 1950
Poster of Madame Bovary
Madame Bovary
John Abbott was 44 in Madame Bovary as 'Mayor Tuvache'.
Movie Released: Thu, Aug 25 1949
Poster of The Woman in White
The Woman in White
John Abbott was 42 in The Woman in White as 'Frederick Fairlie'.
Movie Released: Fri, May 07 1948
Poster of If Winter Comes
If Winter Comes
John Abbott was 42 in If Winter Comes as 'Mr. Twyning'.
Movie Released: Wed, Dec 31 1947
Poster of Adventure Island
Adventure Island
John Abbott was 42 in Adventure Island as 'Huish'.
Movie Released: Wed, Aug 13 1947
Poster of The Web
The Web
John Abbott was 41 in The Web as 'Charles Murdock'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jun 04 1947
Poster of Time Out of Mind
Time Out of Mind
John Abbott was 41 in Time Out of Mind as 'Max Leiberman'.
Movie Released: Sat, May 03 1947
Poster of Humoresque
Humoresque
John Abbott was 41 in Humoresque as 'Rozner'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jan 25 1947
Poster of Deception
Deception
John Abbott was 41 in Deception as 'Bertram Gribble'.
Movie Released: Sat, Oct 26 1946
Poster of Anna and the King of Siam
Anna and the King of Siam
John Abbott was 41 in Anna and the King of Siam as 'Phya Phrom'.
Movie Released: Sun, Aug 11 1946
Poster of One More Tomorrow
One More Tomorrow
John Abbott was 40 in One More Tomorrow as 'Joseph Baronova'.
Movie Released: Fri, May 24 1946
Poster of The Bandit of Sherwood Forest
The Bandit of Sherwood Forest
John Abbott was 40 in The Bandit of Sherwood Forest as 'Will Scarlet'.
Movie Released: Thu, Feb 21 1946
Poster of The Notorious Lone Wolf
The Notorious Lone Wolf
John Abbott was 40 in The Notorious Lone Wolf as 'Lal Bara'.
Movie Released: Thu, Feb 14 1946
Poster of Saratoga Trunk
Saratoga Trunk
John Abbott was 40 in Saratoga Trunk as 'Roscoe Bean'.
Movie Released: Wed, Nov 21 1945
Poster of Pursuit to Algiers
Pursuit to Algiers
John Abbott was 40 in Pursuit to Algiers as 'Jodri'.
Movie Released: Fri, Oct 26 1945
Poster of The Crime Doctor's Warning
The Crime Doctor's Warning
John Abbott was 40 in The Crime Doctor's Warning as 'Jimmy Gordon'.
Movie Released: Thu, Sep 27 1945
Poster of A Thousand and One Nights
A Thousand and One Nights
John Abbott was 40 in A Thousand and One Nights as 'Ali'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jul 20 1945
Poster of Honeymoon Ahead
Honeymoon Ahead
John Abbott was 39 in Honeymoon Ahead as 'Welles'.
Movie Released: Fri, May 11 1945
Poster of The Power of the Whistler
The Power of the Whistler
John Abbott was 39 in The Power of the Whistler as 'Kaspar Andropolous'.
Movie Released: Thu, Apr 19 1945
Poster of The Vampire's Ghost
The Vampire's Ghost
John Abbott was 39 in The Vampire's Ghost as 'Webb Fallon'.
Movie Released: Fri, Apr 13 1945
Poster of The Falcon in Hollywood
The Falcon in Hollywood
John Abbott was 39 in The Falcon in Hollywood as 'Martin S. Dwyer'.
Movie Released: Fri, Dec 08 1944
Poster of End of the Road
End of the Road
John Abbott was 39 in End of the Road as 'Chris Martin'.
Movie Released: Fri, Nov 10 1944
Poster of Cry of the Werewolf
Cry of the Werewolf
John Abbott was 39 in Cry of the Werewolf as 'Peter Althius (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Thu, Aug 17 1944
Poster of Abroad with Two Yanks
Abroad with Two Yanks
John Abbott was 39 in Abroad with Two Yanks as 'Salesman'.
Movie Released: Fri, Aug 04 1944
Poster of Secrets of Scotland Yard
Secrets of Scotland Yard
John Abbott was 39 in Secrets of Scotland Yard as 'Mortimer Cope'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jul 26 1944
Poster of U-Boat Prisoner
U-Boat Prisoner
John Abbott was 39 in U-Boat Prisoner as 'Alfonse Lamont'.
Movie Released: Tue, Jul 25 1944
Poster of Summer Storm
Summer Storm
John Abbott was 39 in Summer Storm as 'Lunin'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jul 14 1944
Poster of Once Upon a Time
Once Upon a Time
John Abbott was 39 in Once Upon a Time as 'Reporter (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jun 29 1944
Poster of The Mask of Dimitrios
The Mask of Dimitrios
John Abbott was 39 in The Mask of Dimitrios as 'Mr. Pappas'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jun 23 1944
Poster of Jane Eyre
Jane Eyre
John Abbott was 38 in Jane Eyre as 'Mason'.
Movie Released: Fri, Dec 24 1943
Poster of The Cross of Lorraine
The Cross of Lorraine
John Abbott was 38 in The Cross of Lorraine as 'Baker'.
Movie Released: Fri, Nov 12 1943
Poster of Dangerous Blondes
Dangerous Blondes
John Abbott was 38 in Dangerous Blondes as 'Roland X. Smith (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Thu, Sep 23 1943
Poster of Mission to Moscow
Mission to Moscow
John Abbott was 37 in Mission to Moscow as 'Grinko (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Thu, Apr 29 1943
Poster of Hangmen Also Die!
Hangmen Also Die!
John Abbott was 37 in Hangmen Also Die! as 'Hostage (scenes deleted)'.
Movie Released: Thu, Apr 15 1943
Poster of They Got Me Covered
They Got Me Covered
John Abbott was 37 in They Got Me Covered as 'Gregory Vanesou'.
Movie Released: Thu, Mar 04 1943
Poster of The Gorilla Man
The Gorilla Man
John Abbott was 37 in The Gorilla Man as 'Dr. Ferris'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jan 16 1943
Poster of London Blackout Murders
London Blackout Murders
John Abbott was 37 in London Blackout Murders as 'Jack Rawlings'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jan 15 1943
Poster of Nightmare
Nightmare
John Abbott was 37 in Nightmare as 'Carl aka Charles'.
Movie Released: Tue, Nov 10 1942
Poster of Get Hep to Love
Get Hep to Love
John Abbott was 37 in Get Hep to Love as 'Professor Radowsky'.
Movie Released: Fri, Oct 02 1942
Poster of Mrs. Miniver
Mrs. Miniver
John Abbott was 37 in Mrs. Miniver as 'Fred'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jul 03 1942
Poster of Rubber Racketeers
Rubber Racketeers
John Abbott was 37 in Rubber Racketeers as 'Dumbo'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jun 26 1942
Poster of This Above All
This Above All
John Abbott was 36 in This Above All as 'Joe'.
Movie Released: Tue, May 12 1942
Poster of Joan of Paris
Joan of Paris
John Abbott was 36 in Joan of Paris as 'English Spy'.
Movie Released: Tue, Jan 20 1942
Poster of The Shanghai Gesture
The Shanghai Gesture
John Abbott was 36 in The Shanghai Gesture as 'Poppy's Escort'.
Movie Released: Thu, Dec 25 1941
Poster of Ten Days in Paris
Ten Days in Paris
John Abbott was 34 in Ten Days in Paris as 'André'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jun 01 1940
Poster of The Great Commandment
The Great Commandment
John Abbott was 34 in The Great Commandment as 'Starving Beggar'.
Movie Released: Mon, Oct 02 1939
Poster of The Saint in London
The Saint in London
John Abbott was 34 in The Saint in London as 'Count Stephen Duni'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jun 30 1939
Poster of This Man Is News
This Man Is News
John Abbott was 33 in This Man Is News as 'Hood with Foreign Accent'.
Movie Released: Fri, Sep 16 1938
Poster of Under Secret Orders
Under Secret Orders
John Abbott was 32 in Under Secret Orders as 'Armand'.
Movie Released: Mon, Dec 06 1937
Poster of Return of the Scarlet Pimpernel
Return of the Scarlet Pimpernel
John Abbott was 32 in Return of the Scarlet Pimpernel as 'Flower Seller'.
Movie Released: Wed, Oct 20 1937
Poster of Street of Shadows
Street of Shadows
John Abbott was 31 in Street of Shadows
Movie Released: Tue, Apr 13 1937
Poster of The Conquest of the Air
The Conquest of the Air
John Abbott was 31 in The Conquest of the Air as 'Jean-François Pilâtre de Rozier'.
Movie Released: Tue, Dec 01 1936

TV Shows (Acting Roles)

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Ages in TV shows are based off the first air date and may not be accurate. View individual episode details for accurate ages
Poster of Edward and Mrs Simpson
Edward and Mrs Simpson
John Abbott was 73+ in Edward and Mrs Simpson as 'Mouth Organist'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Nov 08 1978
Poster of Cool Million
Cool Million
John Abbott was 67+ in Cool Million as 'Sir Godwin Phipps-Cheston'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Oct 28 1972
Poster of The Partners
The Partners
John Abbott was 66+ in The Partners
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Sep 18 1971
Poster of Timeslip
Timeslip
John Abbott was 65+ in Timeslip
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Sep 28 1970
Poster of Medical Center
Medical Center
John Abbott was 64+ in Medical Center as 'Professor MacIntyre'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Sep 24 1969
Poster of Land of the Giants
Land of the Giants
John Abbott was 63+ in Land of the Giants as 'Prof. Gorak'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Sep 22 1968
Poster of Mannix
Mannix
John Abbott was 62+ in Mannix
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Sep 16 1967
Poster of Garrison's Gorillas
Garrison's Gorillas
John Abbott was 62+ in Garrison's Gorillas
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Sep 06 1967
Poster of Rango
Rango
John Abbott was 61+ in Rango
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Jan 13 1967
Poster of Star Trek
Star Trek
John Abbott was 61+ in Star Trek as 'Ayleborn'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Sep 08 1966
Poster of Get Smart
Get Smart
John Abbott was 60+ in Get Smart
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Sep 18 1965
Poster of Laredo
Laredo
John Abbott was 60+ in Laredo
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Sep 16 1965
Poster of Lost in Space
Lost in Space
John Abbott was 60+ in Lost in Space as 'Sesmar'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Sep 15 1965
Poster of Profiles in Courage
Profiles in Courage
John Abbott was 59+ in Profiles in Courage as 'Senator Wigfall'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Nov 08 1964
Poster of Flipper
Flipper
John Abbott was 59+ in Flipper
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Sep 19 1964
Poster of Bewitched
Bewitched
John Abbott was 59+ in Bewitched
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Sep 17 1964
Poster of Wendy and Me
Wendy and Me
John Abbott was 59+ in Wendy and Me
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Sep 14 1964
Poster of The Rogues
The Rogues
John Abbott was 59+ in The Rogues as 'Sir Egbert'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Sep 13 1964
Poster of Burke's Law
Burke's Law
John Abbott was 58+ in Burke's Law as 'Conrad Jaeger'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Sep 20 1963
Poster of The Beverly Hillbillies
The Beverly Hillbillies
John Abbott was 57+ in The Beverly Hillbillies as ', Sir Trevor Gielgud Burton-Guiness'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Sep 26 1962
Poster of Ichabod and Me
Ichabod and Me
John Abbott was 56+ in Ichabod and Me
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Sep 26 1961
Poster of The Islanders
The Islanders
John Abbott was 55+ in The Islanders as 'Harwood Gones'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Oct 02 1960
Poster of Outlaws
Outlaws
John Abbott was 55+ in Outlaws
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Sep 26 1960
Poster of Thriller
Thriller
John Abbott was 55+ in Thriller as 'Kriss Milo ('The Mask of Medusa')'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Sep 13 1960
Poster of The Detectives
The Detectives
John Abbott was 54+ in The Detectives
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Oct 16 1959
Poster of Adventures in Paradise
Adventures in Paradise
John Abbott was 54+ in Adventures in Paradise as 'Murdock'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Oct 05 1959
Poster of The Many Loves of Dobie Gillis
The Many Loves of Dobie Gillis
John Abbott was 54+ in The Many Loves of Dobie Gillis
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Sep 29 1959
Poster of The DuPont Show with June Allyson
The DuPont Show with June Allyson
John Abbott was 54+ in The DuPont Show with June Allyson as 'Professor Brent'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Sep 21 1959
Poster of The Rifleman
The Rifleman
John Abbott was 53+ in The Rifleman
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Sep 30 1958
Poster of The Further Adventures of Ellery Queen
The Further Adventures of Ellery Queen
John Abbott was 53+ in The Further Adventures of Ellery Queen as 'The Cat'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Sep 26 1958
Poster of Peter Gunn
Peter Gunn
John Abbott was 53+ in Peter Gunn
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Sep 22 1958
Poster of Perry Mason
Perry Mason
John Abbott was 52+ in Perry Mason as 'Prof. Carlos Muntz, Dr. Durwood Tobey'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Sep 21 1957
Poster of Have Gun, Will Travel
Have Gun, Will Travel
John Abbott was 52+ in Have Gun, Will Travel
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Sep 14 1957
Poster of Telephone Time
Telephone Time
John Abbott was 50+ in Telephone Time
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Sun, Apr 08 1956
Poster of Matinee Theater
Matinee Theater
John Abbott was 50+ in Matinee Theater
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Oct 31 1955
Poster of The 20th Century Fox Hour
The 20th Century Fox Hour
John Abbott was 50+ in The 20th Century Fox Hour
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Oct 05 1955
Poster of Alfred Hitchcock Presents
Alfred Hitchcock Presents
John Abbott was 50+ in Alfred Hitchcock Presents as 'Mr. Munro'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Oct 02 1955
Poster of Gunsmoke
Gunsmoke
John Abbott was 50+ in Gunsmoke as 'Professor Lute Bone, Eddie'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Sep 10 1955
Poster of General Electric Theater
General Electric Theater
John Abbott was 47+ in General Electric Theater as 'Professsor Meyerdal, Nathan'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Feb 01 1953
Poster of Cavalcade of America
Cavalcade of America
John Abbott was 47+ in Cavalcade of America as 'Col. Barton'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Oct 01 1952
Poster of Hallmark Hall of Fame
Hallmark Hall of Fame
John Abbott was 46+ in Hallmark Hall of Fame as 'Chang'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Dec 24 1951
Poster of Studio One
Studio One
John Abbott was 43+ in Studio One as 'Travers'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Nov 07 1948