John Abbey

John Abbey

Born 1935-09-21 (age 90) Denver, Colorado, USA
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Biography

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John Abbey (born September 21, 1935) is an American born 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.

In addition to Mr. Freedom, Abbey is known for his supporting role as "Lacs" in Jacques Tati's 1967 film Play Time.

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Known For

PlayTime
PlayTime

1967

as Mr. Lacs

Triple Cross
Triple Cross

1966

as Lang

The Sandpiper
The Sandpiper

1965

as Trooper (uncredited)

Mr. Freedom
Mr. Freedom

1969

as Mr. Freedom

Rain over Santiago
Rain over Santiago

1975

as L'agent amΓ©ricain