Alexander Abbott is a multifaceted performer who has showcased his talents in various mediums.
As a television actor, Abbott has appeared in NBC's daytime dramas "Lovers and Friends" and "For Richer, For Poorer". In addition, he has also played drums in a punk band, worked as a conjurer in a street circus, and received scholarships to New York ballet studios.
On stage, Abbott has starred in several productions, including Theatre West's 40th-anniversary revival of "Spoon River Anthology", directed by original Broadway cast members Betty Garrett and Joyce Van Patten. He has also appeared in Hugh Leonard's Irish legacy, "A Life", at Theatre 40.
Abbott's notable performances include being nominated as best actor in Tennessee William's "Kingdom of Earth" by the Los Angeles Drama Critics Circle. His one-person show, "Sonata for Rimbaud", ran for six months in Hollywood, played at the Edinburgh Festival in Scotland, and received the LA Weekly award for "Best Creation".
In addition to his stage work, Abbott has also appeared in film, playing the role of Vincent Van Gogh in Universal Picture's "Starry Night", which premiered at the Montreal Film Festival.
Abbott has also ventured into the world of solo performance, with his shows "One Night Beyond" and "The Long Gravel Road" both receiving nominations for Best Solo Performance by the Valley Theatre Awards.
Throughout his career, Abbott has been a member of several prominent acting organizations, including SAG, AEA, Actors Studio, and Magic Castle.
