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Ian Abercrombie (1934–2012)
Ian Abercrombie began his theatrical career as a lad during the Blitz in World War II. After his footwork years during which he earned Bronze, Silver and Gold medals in dance for the stage, he performed in London, Holland, Ireland and Scotland. He made his American stage debut in 1955 in a production of "Stalag 17" with Jason Robards and Jules ...
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Born:in Grays, Essex, England, UKDied:(age 77) in Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, USA |
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Actor (183 credits)
Actor (183 credits)
2008-2014
Star Wars: The Clone Wars
(TV Series)
Chancellor Palpatine / Darth Sidious / Pirate #2
Chancellor Palpatine / Darth Sidious / Pirate #2
- Crisis at the Heart
(2014)
... Chancellor Palpatine / Darth Sidious (voice)
- The Rise of Clovis
(2014)
... Chancellor Palpatine / Darth Sidious (voice)
- An Old Friend
(2014)
... Chancellor Palpatine / Darth Sidious (voice)
- The Lawless
(2013)
... Chancellor Palpatine / Darth Sidious (voice)
- Revival
(2012)
... Chancellor Palpatine (voice)
2011-2013
Green Lantern: The Animated Series
(TV Series)
Ganthet
Ganthet
- Blue Hope
(2013)
... Ganthet (voice)
- Regime Change
(2012)
... Ganthet (voice)
- Razer's Edge
(2012)
... Ganthet (voice)
- Beware My Power: Part Two
(2011)
... Ganthet (voice)
- Beware My Power: Part One
(2011)
... Ganthet (voice)
2008-2012
Wizards of Waverly Place
(TV Series)
Professor Crumbs / Headmaster Crumbs
Professor Crumbs / Headmaster Crumbs
- Who Will Be the Family Wizard?
(2012)
... Professor Crumbs
- Get Along, Little Zombie
(2011)
... Professor Crumbs
- Justin's Back In
(2011)
... Professor Crumbs
- Back to Max
(2011)
... Professor Crumbs
- Alex Tells the World
(2010)
... Professor Crumbs
2009
Star Wars: The Clone Wars - Republic Heroes
(Video Game)
Chancellor Palpatine / Darth Sidious (voice)
Chancellor Palpatine / Darth Sidious (voice)
2006
Sacred Rings
(Video Game)
(voice)
2005
Agatha Christie: And Then There Were None
(Video Game)
Thomas Rogers / General Mackenzie (voice)
Thomas Rogers / General Mackenzie (voice)
2005
Hidden Howie: The Private Life of a Public Nuisance
(TV Series)
Dr. Ambrose
Dr. Ambrose
- Trainer
(2005)
... Dr. Ambrose
2005
The Grim Adventures of Billy & Mandy
(TV Series)
F
F
- Runaway Pants/Scythe 2.0
(2005)
... F (voice)
2002-2003
Birds of Prey
(TV Series)
Alfred Pennyworth
Alfred Pennyworth
- Feat of Clay
(2003)
... Alfred Pennyworth
- Devil's Eyes
(2003)
... Alfred Pennyworth
- Reunion
(2003)
... Alfred Pennyworth
- Gladiatrix
(2003)
... Alfred Pennyworth
- Nature of the Beast
(2002)
... Alfred Pennyworth (credit only)
2002
ChromiumBlue.com
(TV Series)
Sir George
Sir George
- Girls' Night Out
(2002)
... Sir George
- Viking on a Camel
(2002)
... Sir George
- Barcelona Bologna
(2002)
... Sir George
- Naked Golf
(2002)
... Sir George
- I Like to Watch
(2002)
... Sir George
1997-2002
Days of Our Lives
(TV Series)
Hotel Manager / Jeweller / Mr. Simkins / ...
Hotel Manager / Jeweller / Mr. Simkins / ...
- Episode #1.9324
(2002)
... Hotel Manager
- Episode #1.9262
(2002)
... Jeweller
- Episode #1.8225
(1998)
... Mr. Simkins
- Episode #1.8088
(1997)
... Lawyer
2002
The Random Years
(TV Series)
Sir Milton Pith
Sir Milton Pith
- Don't Make Me Have Sex in the Hamptons
(2002)
... Sir Milton Pith
2001
State of Grace
(TV Series)
Donnie Thursday
Donnie Thursday
- Happy Together
(2001)
... Donnie Thursday
- Time in a Bottle
(2001)
... Donnie Thursday
1999-2000
Star Trek: Voyager
(TV Series)
Milo / Abbot
Milo / Abbot
- Spirit Folk
(2000)
... Milo
- Someone to Watch Over Me
(1999)
... Abbot
1994-1998
Seinfeld
(TV Series)
Mr. Pitt / Justin Pitt
Mr. Pitt / Justin Pitt
- The Finale
(1998)
... Mr. Pitt
- The Diplomat's Club
(1995)
... Mr. Pitt
- The Doorman
(1995)
... Mr. Pitt
- The Mom and Pop Store
(1994)
... Mr. Pitt
- The Gymnast
(1994)
... Justin Pitt
1994
Murphy Brown
(TV Series)
Professor Willendorf
Professor Willendorf
- The Deal of the Art
(1994)
... Professor Willendorf
1993
Cafe Americain
(TV Series)
Uncle Claude
Uncle Claude
- Deck the Halls with Boughs of Holly
(1993)
... Uncle Claude
1993
The Nanny
(TV Series)
Butler Inspector #1
Butler Inspector #1
- The Butler, the Husband, the Wife and Her Mother
(1993)
... Butler Inspector #1
1989
ALF
(TV Series)
British Announcer
British Announcer
- Mind Games
(1989)
... British Announcer (voice, uncredited)
1988
The New Leave It to Beaver
(TV Series)
The Psychiatrist
The Psychiatrist
- Inside Eddie Haskell
(1988)
... The Psychiatrist
1984-1988
Dynasty
(TV Series)
Tom Bradfield / Tom Bowman / Judge
Tom Bradfield / Tom Bowman / Judge
- The Scandal
(1988)
... Tom Bradfield
- The Announcement
(1987)
... Tom Bowman
- Disappearance
(1984)
... Judge
1987
Faerie Tale Theatre
(TV Series)
Royal Cobbler
Royal Cobbler
- The Dancing Princesses
(1987)
... Royal Cobbler
1986-1987
Falcon Crest
(TV Series)
George Latham / Ross Beaton
George Latham / Ross Beaton
- Redemption
(1987)
... George Latham
- Checkmate
(1986)
... Ross Beaton
1986
Stingray
(TV Series)
Hair Salon Owner
Hair Salon Owner
- Sometimes You Gotta Sing the Blues
(1986)
... Hair Salon Owner
1985
Silver Spoons
(TV Series)
Guy Du Maurier
Guy Du Maurier
- Mrs. Stratton Builds Her Dreamhouse
(1985)
... Guy Du Maurier
1984-1985
Santa Barbara
(TV Series)
Phillip / Philip / Butler
Phillip / Philip / Butler
- Episode #1.143
(1985)
... Philip
- Episode #1.97
(1984)
... Phillip
- Episode #1.54
(1984)
... Phillip (uncredited)
- Episode #1.45
(1984)
... Phillip
- Episode #1.31
(1984)
... Phillip
1977-1983
Fantasy Island
(TV Series)
McShane / Inspector Lestrade / Bartender
McShane / Inspector Lestrade / Bartender
- The Butler's Affair/Roarke's Sacrifice
(1983)
... McShane
- The Case Against Mr. Roarke/Save Sherlock Holmes
(1982)
... Inspector Lestrade
- Pilot
(1977)
... Bartender
1980
The Life and Times of Eddie Roberts
(TV Series)
Partridge
Partridge
- Playing the Waiting Game
(1980)
... Partridge
- Eddie & Dolores and Herb & Marcia
(1980)
... Partridge
- Will the Real Samantha Harris Please Stand Up
(1980)
... Partridge
1979
Backstairs at the White House
(TV Mini-Series)
British Valet
British Valet
- Episode #1.3
(1979)
... British Valet (uncredited)
1978
The Hardy Boys/Nancy Drew Mysteries
(TV Series)
Sgt. Lander
Sgt. Lander
- Assault on the Tower
(1978)
... Sgt. Lander
1977
The Six Million Dollar Man
(TV Series)
2nd Man in Van / Shoemacher
2nd Man in Van / Shoemacher
- Target: Steve Austin
(1977)
... 2nd Man in Van
- U-509
(1977)
... Shoemacher
1973
Barnaby Jones
(TV Series)
Western Bar Patron
Western Bar Patron
- Blind Terror
(1973)
... Western Bar Patron (uncredited)
- See Some Evil... Do Some Evil
(1973)
1972
Columbo
(TV Series)
Sidney (Party Guest)
Sidney (Party Guest)
- Dagger of the Mind
(1972)
... Sidney (Party Guest) (uncredited)
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Miscellaneous Crew (20 credits)
Miscellaneous Crew (20 credits)
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Thanks (3 credits)
Thanks (3 credits)
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Self (6 credits)
Self (6 credits)
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Archive footage (6 credits)
Archive footage (6 credits)
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TV commercial for AT&T (2000) See more »Alternate Names:
Ian AmbercrombieHeight:
5' 9" (1.75 m)
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Shared two roles with Clive Revill. Revill was the voice of "Alfred Pennyworth" in early episodes of Batman: The Animated Series (1992), a role Abercrombie played in Birds of Prey (2002). Revill was also the first actor to play "Palpatine", in Star Wars: Episode V - The Empire Strikes Back (1980). Abercrombie voiced the character in the animated, Star Wars: The Clone Wars (2008) series. See more »Star Sign:
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