Bruce Abbott

Bruce Abbott

71 · 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

2011
2009
A Call to Arms
A Call to Arms as Major Zelnis USMC
2002
Trance
Trance as Taylor Black
1998
The Prophecy II
The Prophecy II as Thomas Daggett
1997
Melanie Darrow
Melanie Darrow as Alex Kramer
1995
Black Scorpion
Black Scorpion as Michael Russo
The Demolitionist
The Demolitionist as Jack Crowley
1992
Dark Justice
Dark Justice as Judge Nicholas Marshall
1991
Dillinger
Dillinger as Harry Pierpont
1990
Bride of Re-Animator
Bride of Re-Animator as Dr. Dan Cain
Kaleidoscope
Kaleidoscope as Sam (Father)
Johnny Ryan
Johnny Ryan as Tom Kelly
1989
Trapped
Trapped as John Doe
1988
Out of Time
Out of Time as Channing Taylor
Baja Oklahoma
Baja Oklahoma as Dove Christian
Bad Dreams
Bad Dreams as Dr. Alex Karmen
1987
Summer Heat
Summer Heat as Jack Ruffin
1985
Re-Animator
Re-Animator as Dan Cain
Command 5
Command 5 as Deke Williams
1984
Velvet
Velvet as Breed
Why Me?
Why Me? as Markus
The Blue and the Gray
The Blue and the Gray as Jake Hale Jr.