Bruce Abbott

Bruce Abbott

70 · Born: Jul 28, 1954

Personal Details

BornJul 28, 1954 Portland, Oregon, USA
Spouse
  • Kathleen Quinlan

    ( Apr 12, 1994 to Dec 24, 2022 )
  • Linda Hamilton

    ( Dec 19, 1982 to Dec 28, 1989 )

Biography

As a teenager, Bruce Abbott first became enchanted with the world of acting, and soon found himself drawn to the bright lights and bustling streets of Hollywood. Over the course of two decades, he has steadily built a reputation as a master of his craft, earning recognition for his captivating performances in a wide range of films and television shows.

In particular, Abbott has gained a reputation for his ability to bring complex, multidimensional characters to life on screen, often portraying characters whose inner struggles and conflicting emotions serve as the driving force behind their actions. This talent is perhaps most evident in his iconic roles in films such as Re-Animator (1985) and Summer Heat (1987),as well as his memorable appearances in the popular television series Dark Justice (1991).

Throughout his career, Abbott has consistently demonstrated a remarkable ability to immerse himself in the characters he portrays, bringing a depth and nuance to his performances that has captivated audiences and earned him a loyal following.

Career

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2011
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2009
A Call to Arms
A Call to Arms as Major Zelnis USMC
{"id":153611,"title":"Trance","year":"2002","character":"Taylor Black","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/trance-2002","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_153611.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_153611.jpg"},"released":1}
2002
Trance
Trance as Taylor Black
{"id":11764,"title":"The Prophecy II","year":"1998","character":"Thomas Daggett","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/the-prophecy-ii","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_11764.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_11764.jpg"},"released":1}
1998
The Prophecy II
The Prophecy II as Thomas Daggett
{"id":215490,"title":"Melanie Darrow","year":"1997","character":"Alex Kramer","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/melanie-darrow","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_215490.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_215490.jpg"},"released":1}
1997
Melanie Darrow
Melanie Darrow as Alex Kramer
{"id":57499,"title":"Black Scorpion","year":"1995","character":"Michael Russo","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/black-scorpion","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_57499.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_57499.jpg"},"released":1}
1995
Black Scorpion
Black Scorpion as Michael Russo
{"id":19238,"title":"The Demolitionist","year":"1995","character":"Jack Crowley","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/the-demolitionist","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_19238.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_19238.jpg"},"released":1}
The Demolitionist
The Demolitionist as Jack Crowley
{"id":8379,"title":"Dark Justice","year":1992,"character":"Judge Nicholas Marshall","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/show\/dark-justice","type":"show","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/show_8379.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/show_8379.jpg"},"released":1}
1992
Dark Justice
Dark Justice as Judge Nicholas Marshall
{"id":159327,"title":"Dillinger","year":"1991","character":"Harry Pierpont","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/dillinger-1991","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_159327.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_159327.jpg"},"released":1}
1991
Dillinger
Dillinger as Harry Pierpont
{"id":2076,"title":"Murder, She Wrote","year":1991,"character":"Wayne Metzger \/ Stearns","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/show\/murder-she-wrote","type":"show","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/shows\/poster\/2qu16fume7r0.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/shows\/poster\/2qu16fume7r0.jpg"},"released":1}
Murder, She Wrote
Murder, She Wrote as Wayne Metzger / Stearns
{"id":12745,"title":"Bride of Re-Animator","year":"1990","character":"Dr. Dan Cain","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/bride-of-re-animator","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/44tqdphuq9h0.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/44tqdphuq9h0.jpg"},"released":1}
1990
Bride of Re-Animator
Bride of Re-Animator as Dr. Dan Cain
{"id":60234,"title":"Kaleidoscope","year":"1990","character":"Sam (Father)","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/kaleidoscope","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_60234.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_60234.jpg"},"released":1}
Kaleidoscope
Kaleidoscope as Sam (Father)
{"id":160074,"title":"Johnny Ryan","year":"1990","character":"Tom Kelly","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/johnny-ryan","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_160074.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_160074.jpg"},"released":1}
Johnny Ryan
Johnny Ryan as Tom Kelly
{"id":60606,"title":"Trapped","year":"1989","character":"John Doe","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/trapped-1989","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_60606.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_60606.jpg"},"released":1}
1989
Trapped
Trapped as John Doe
{"id":160596,"title":"Out of Time","year":"1988","character":"Channing Taylor","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/out-of-time-1988","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_160596.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_160596.jpg"},"released":1}
1988
Out of Time
Out of Time as Channing Taylor
{"id":160543,"title":"Baja Oklahoma","year":"1988","character":"Dove Christian","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/baja-oklahoma","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_160543.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_160543.jpg"},"released":1}
Baja Oklahoma
Baja Oklahoma as Dove Christian
{"id":7124,"title":"Bad Dreams","year":"1988","character":"Dr. Alex Karmen","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/bad-dreams","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/4ac40np9mqu0.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/4ac40np9mqu0.jpg"},"released":1}
Bad Dreams
Bad Dreams as Dr. Alex Karmen
{"id":6902,"title":"Casual Sex?","year":"1988","character":"Keith","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/casual-sex","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_6902.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_6902.jpg"},"released":1}
{"id":61729,"title":"Interzone","year":"1987","character":"Swan","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/interzone","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_61729.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_61729.jpg"},"released":1}
1987
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Summer Heat
Summer Heat as Jack Ruffin
{"id":2069,"title":"Beauty and the Beast","year":1987,"character":"Devin Wells","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/show\/beauty-and-the-beast-1987","type":"show","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/show_2069.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/show_2069.jpg"},"released":1}
{"id":8170,"title":"Re-Animator","year":"1985","character":"Dan Cain","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/re-animator","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/4m9q6jps5o80.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/4m9q6jps5o80.jpg"},"released":1}
1985
Re-Animator
Re-Animator as Dan Cain
{"id":173196,"title":"Command 5","year":"1985","character":"Deke Williams","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/command-5","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_173196.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_173196.jpg"},"released":1}
Command 5
Command 5 as Deke Williams
{"id":192114,"title":"Velvet","year":"1984","character":"Breed","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/velvet-1984","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_192114.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_192114.jpg"},"released":1}
1984
Velvet
Velvet as Breed
{"id":62790,"title":"Why Me?","year":"1984","character":"Markus","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/why-me-1984","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_62790.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_62790.jpg"},"released":1}
Why Me?
Why Me? as Markus
{"id":63243,"title":"Tag: The Assassination Game","year":"1982","character":"Loren Gersh","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/tag-the-assassination-game","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_63243.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_63243.jpg"},"released":1}
1982
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The Blue and the Gray
The Blue and the Gray as Jake Hale Jr.
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2007