Actor
John Abbey
Born September 21, 1935 in Denver, Colorado, USA
5 films
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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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First watchPlayTime19677.7as Mr. LacsClumsy Monsieur Hulot finds himself perplexed by the intimidating complexity of a gadget-filled Paris. He attempts to meet with a business contact but soon becomes lost.View filmEssential films
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5 films as actor- 1975Rain over SantiagoL'agent américain
- 1969Mr. FreedomMr. Freedom
- 1967PlayTimeMr. Lacs
- 1966Triple CrossLang
- 1965The SandpiperTrooper (uncredited)