Jeffrey Combs, a renowned actor, was born on September 9th, 1954, in Oxnard, California. He spent his childhood in Lompoc, California, surrounded by a large family with both older and younger siblings. Combs' early life laid the foundation for his future endeavors in the performing arts. He attended the Pacific Conservatory of the Performing Arts in Santa Maria, California, and later honed his craft at the Professional Actor's Training Program at the University of Washington in Seattle.
Combs' professional journey began with a stint in regional theater, performing at esteemed institutions such as the Old Globe Theatre in San Diego, the Arizona Theatre Company in Tucson, the California Shakespearean Festival, the Mark Taper Forum in Los Angeles, and the South Coast Repertory in Costa Mesa. His impressive portfolio of performances spanned multiple years, showcasing his versatility as an actor.
In 1980, Combs made the move to Los Angeles, where he currently resides with his family. His career in horror films is arguably his most notable, with a standout role as Herbert West in the cult classic Re-Animator (1985). Based on H.P. Lovecraft's iconic novel, Re-Animator was brought to life by Stuart Gordon and Brian Yuzna, the producer and financier of the film.
Combs continued to work with Gordon and Yuzna on subsequent projects, including From Beyond (1986) and Bride of Re-Animator (1990),both of which were adapted from Lovecraft's novels. His impressive filmography also includes supporting roles in Pit and the Pendulum, The (1990) (V),the intriguing FBI Agent alongside Michael J. Fox in The Frighteners (1996),I Still Know What You Did Last Summer (1998),and the remake of William Castle's thriller, House on Haunted Hill (1999).
