Bruce Abbott facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Bruce Abbott
Abbott in 1988
Born	Bruce Paul Abbott (1954-07-28) July 28, 1954 (age 71) Portland, Oregon, U.S.
Alma mater	Portland State University American Conservatory Theater
Occupation	Actor
Years active	1982–present
Spouse(s)	Linda Hamilton ​ ​ (m. 1982; div. 1989)​ Kathleen Quinlan ​ ​ (m. 1994; div. 2022)​
Children	2

Bruce Paul Abbott (born July 28, 1954) is an American actor who has appeared in movies, on television, and on stage. He is most famous for his role as Dr. Dan Cain in the popular science fiction horror films Re-Animator (1985) and Bride of Re-Animator (1990).

Abbott has also starred in other well-known movies. These include the horror film Bad Dreams (1988) and the science fiction movie Out of Time (1988). On television, he played Judge Nicholas Marshall in the series Dark Justice from 1992 to 1993.

Early Life and Education

Bruce Abbott was born and raised in Portland, Oregon. He graduated from David Douglas High School in 1972. Before becoming a movie star, he was a talented dancer and actor. He spent three seasons, from 1975 to 1978, at the Oregon Shakespeare Festival in Ashland, Oregon. There, he performed in many classic plays, including A Winter's Tale and The Tempest.

To improve his acting skills, Abbott studied at Portland State University. He later attended the American Conservatory Theater in San Francisco, California, which is a famous school for actors.

Acting Career

Starting in Hollywood

In 1980, Abbott moved to Hollywood to start his movie career. His first big role was as the villain in the movie Tag: The Assassination Game (1982). It was on the set of this film that he met actress Linda Hamilton, who would later become his wife.

Famous Movie Roles

In 1985, Abbott starred as medical student Dan Cain in the sci-fi horror film Re-Animator. The movie became a cult classic, meaning it gained a very dedicated group of fans over time. He returned to play the same character in the sequel, Bride of Re-Animator (1990).

Throughout the 1980s, Abbott appeared in several other films. He starred in the drama Summer Heat (1987) with Lori Singer and Kathy Bates. He also had major roles in the horror movie Bad Dreams (1988) and the comedy ... ? (1989). In 1988, he played the lead role in the TV movie Out of Time with Bill Maher.

Television Work

Abbott was also very active in television. From 1992 to 1993, he starred as Judge Nicholas Marshall in the series Dark Justice. He also appeared as a guest star in many popular TV shows, including Murder, She Wrote, Diagnosis: Murder, and Family Law.

He had a recurring role in the series The Net, which was based on the movie of the same name. In 1998, he appeared in the horror sequel The Prophecy II, alongside Christopher Walken and Brittany Murphy.

Life Outside of Acting

Today, Bruce Abbott is mostly retired from acting. He now works as an architect and artist, creating custom designs for buildings and other projects.

Personal Life

Abbott married actress Linda Hamilton in 1982. They had a son named Dalton, who appeared as the baby John Connor in the movie Terminator 2: Judgment Day. Abbott and Hamilton divorced in 1989.

In 1994, Abbott married actress Kathleen Quinlan. They have one son, Tyler. Abbott and Quinlan divorced in 2022.

Filmography

Film

Television

See also

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