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John Abbott (I) (1905–1996)
John was a commercial artist when he substituted for a sick friend in an amateur production which was seen by the actress Sybil Thorndike who recognised his potential. After repertory work at Watford and Crewe he was invited to join London's Old Vic in 1936 by Tyrone Guthrie and appeared in 'Love's Labours Lost' and'Twelfth Night'. In 1937 He was ...
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Born:in London, England, UKDied:(age 90) in Los Angeles, California, USA |
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Actor (164 credits)
Actor (164 credits)
1980
Mixed Blessings
(TV Series)
Clerk of the Court
Clerk of the Court
- The Law and Mr Lambert
(1980)
... Clerk of the Court
1977
Emmerdale Farm
(TV Series)
Rev. David Cowper
Rev. David Cowper
- Episode #1.402
(1977)
... Rev. David Cowper
- Episode #1.401
(1977)
... Rev. David Cowper
- Episode #1.400
(1977)
... Rev. David Cowper
- Episode #1.399
(1977)
... Rev. David Cowper
- Episode #1.398
(1977)
... Rev. David Cowper
1977
The Oregon Trail
(TV Series)
Pvt. Babcock
Pvt. Babcock
- The Army Deserter
(1977)
... Pvt. Babcock (as John Lloyd Abbott)
1970-1973
Medical Center
(TV Series)
Kluger / Professor MacIntyre
Kluger / Professor MacIntyre
- No Margin for Error
(1973)
... Kluger
- Witch Hunt
(1970)
... Professor MacIntyre
1972
O'Hara, U.S. Treasury
(TV Series)
Stephen Ravazian
Stephen Ravazian
- Operation: White Fire
(1972)
... Stephen Ravazian
1968
The Wild Wild West
(TV Series)
Dr. Sigmund Von Liebeg
Dr. Sigmund Von Liebeg
- The Night of the Simian Terror
(1968)
... Dr. Sigmund Von Liebeg
1967
Bewitched
(TV Series)
Leonardo Da Vinci
Leonardo Da Vinci
- Samantha's Da Vinci Dilemma
(1967)
... Leonardo Da Vinci
1967
Iron Horse
(TV Series)
Judge Gilbert Burris
Judge Gilbert Burris
- Death Has Two Faces
(1967)
... Judge Gilbert Burris
1967
Rango
(TV Series)
Mr. Michaels, Banker
Mr. Michaels, Banker
- Diamonds Look Better Around Your Neck Than a Rope
(1967)
... Mr. Michaels, Banker
1966
Preview Tonight
(TV Series)
Butler
Butler
- Great Bible Adventures: Seven Rich Years and Seven Lean
(1966)
... Butler
1966
The Munsters
(TV Series)
Dr. Frankenstein IV
Dr. Frankenstein IV
- A Visit from Johann
(1966)
... Dr. Frankenstein IV
1966
The Man from U.N.C.L.E.
(TV Series)
Dr. Ellias Swan
Dr. Ellias Swan
- The Birds and the Bees Affair
(1966)
... Dr. Ellias Swan
1962-1965
Perry Mason
(TV Series)
Prof. Durwood Tobey / Prof. Carlos Muntz
Prof. Durwood Tobey / Prof. Carlos Muntz
- The Case of the Laughing Lady
(1965)
... Prof. Durwood Tobey
- The Case of the Bogus Books
(1962)
... Prof. Carlos Muntz
1964
Wendy and Me
(TV Series)
Shah of Bakhar
Shah of Bakhar
- East Is East, and West Is Wendy
(1964)
... Shah of Bakhar
1964
The Beverly Hillbillies
(TV Series)
Sir Trevor Gielgud Burton-Guinness
Sir Trevor Gielgud Burton-Guinness
- Jed Becomes a Movie Mogul
(1964)
... Sir Trevor Gielgud Burton-Guinness
1963
Bob Hope Presents the Chrysler Theatre
(TV Series)
Pantaleev
Pantaleev
- One Day in the Life of Ivan Denisovich
(1963)
... Pantaleev
1963
I'm Dickens, He's Fenster
(TV Series)
Prime Minister
Prime Minister
- King Archibald, the First
(1963)
... Prime Minister
1962
The Dick Powell Theatre
(TV Series)
Colonel Campos / Colonel Cassell
Colonel Campos / Colonel Cassell
- Days of Glory
(1962)
... Colonel Campos
- The Prison
(1962)
... Colonel Cassell
1962
The DuPont Show of the Week
(TV Series)
Vanderkamp
Vanderkamp
- The Betrayal
(1962)
- The Forgery
(1962)
... Vanderkamp
1961
Thriller
(TV Series)
Kriss Milo ('The Mask of Medusa')
Kriss Milo ('The Mask of Medusa')
- Trio for Terror
(1961)
... Kriss Milo ('The Mask of Medusa')
1961
The DuPont Show with June Allyson
(TV Series)
Professor Brent
Professor Brent
- A Great Day for a Scoundrel
(1961)
... Professor Brent
1961
The Islanders
(TV Series)
Harwood Gomes / Harwood Gones
Harwood Gomes / Harwood Gones
- Escape from Kaladeu
(1961)
... Harwood Gomes
- Escape from Kaledau
(1961)
... Harwood Gones
1960
Shirley Temple's Storybook
(TV Series)
Uncle Venner
Uncle Venner
- The House of the Seven Gables
(1960)
... Uncle Venner
1960
The Many Loves of Dobie Gillis
(TV Series)
Professor Dobkin
Professor Dobkin
- The Power of Positive Thinking
(1960)
... Professor Dobkin
1956-1960
Gunsmoke
(TV Series)
Eddie / Professor Lute Bone
Eddie / Professor Lute Bone
- The Tragedian
(1960)
... Eddie
- Professor Lute Bone
(1956)
... Professor Lute Bone
1959
Play of the Week
(TV Series)
Gayeff / Dr. Bonfant
Gayeff / Dr. Bonfant
- The Cherry Orchard
(1959)
... Gayeff
- The Waltz of the Toreadors
(1959)
... Dr. Bonfant
1956-1959
General Electric Theater
(TV Series)
Nathan / Professsor Meyerdal / Ballet Director
Nathan / Professsor Meyerdal / Ballet Director
- Absalom, My Son
(1959)
... Nathan
- The Glorious Gift of Molly Malloy
(1956)
... Professsor Meyerdal
- Portrait of a Ballerina
(1956)
... Ballet Director
1959
Have Gun - Will Travel
(TV Series)
Winston Ainslee
Winston Ainslee
- Shot by Request
(1959)
... Winston Ainslee
1955-1958
Matinee Theatre
(TV Series)
Jasper Purdy
Jasper Purdy
- Washington Square
(1958)
- The Suicide Club
(1958)
- The Richest Man in the World
(1957)
- The Tell-Tale Heart
(1956)
- One for the Road (II)
(1955)
... Jasper Purdy
1956
Telephone Time
(TV Series)
Schliemann's Russian assistent
Schliemann's Russian assistent
- The Man Who Believed in Fairy Tales
(1956)
... Schliemann's Russian assistent
1956
Jane Wyman Presents The Fireside Theatre
(TV Series)
Barrett
Barrett
- The Hidden People
(1956)
... Barrett
1955-1956
Crusader
(TV Series)
Gustave / Igor Borovin
Gustave / Igor Borovin
- The Optimist
(1956)
... Gustave
- The Way Out
(1955)
... Igor Borovin
1955
The 20th Century-Fox Hour
(TV Series)
Dr. Albert Sawyer
Dr. Albert Sawyer
- The Miracle on 34th Street
(1955)
... Dr. Albert Sawyer
1955
Front Row Center
(TV Series)
Dr. Franz Gregorovious / Businessman
Dr. Franz Gregorovious / Businessman
- Tender Is the Night
(1955)
... Dr. Franz Gregorovious
- Outward Bound
(1955)
... Businessman
1948
Dream Girl
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