John Abbey

90, from Denver, Colorado, USA

Artwork for The SandpiperImage of John Abbey

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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Timeline

1975Aged 40

  • Poster for Rain over Santiago

    L'agent américain

1969Aged 34

  • Poster for Mr. Freedom

    Mr. Freedom

1967Aged 32

  • Poster for PlayTime

    Mr. Lacs

1966Aged 31

  • Poster for Triple Cross

    Lang

1965Aged 30

  • Poster for The Sandpiper

    Trooper (uncredited)