Edward John Abbey (June 21, 1935 – December 5, 2010) was an American actor best known for portraying the title role in the French film Mr. Freedom, directed by fellow American expatriate William Klein. Born in Denver, Colorado in 1935, Abbey appeared in a few uncredited roles in American and English films before coming to France, where he played American characters in film and television throughout the 1960s and 1970s. He has since retired from acting. He spoke fluent French as well.
John Abbey | |
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| Born | Edward John Abbey September 21, 1935 Denver, Colorado, US |
| Died | December 5, 2010 (aged 75) |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Spouse | Elisabeth Defrance Abbey |
In addition to Mr. Freedom, Abbey is known for his supporting role as Mr Lacs in Jacques Tati's 1967 film Playtime.[1] Abbey died on December 5, 2010 in Denver, Colorado at the age of 75.[2]
References
edit- ^ John Abbey filmography New York Times accessed 2010-03-24
- ^ Winget, Giso. "Ewdard John Abbey, (1935 - 2010) - ForeverMissed.com Online Memorials". www.forevermissed.com. Retrieved 2024-08-28.
External links
edit- John Abbey at IMDb
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