John Abbott

Biography

John Abbott was a versatile English character actor born on June 5, 1905, in London. He began his career in show business with stage debut in 1933 and went on to appear in notable Shakespearean roles, including Claudius in Hamlet at Elsinore Castle. His film credits include The Woman in White and Star Trek's "Errand of Mercy," as well as numerous television appearances. Abbott died in 1996 at the age of 90.