Philip Abbott

Philip Abbott (March 21, 1923; Lincoln, Nebraska – February 23, 1998; Tarzana, California) was an American character actor and occasional voice actor. Abbott was a secondary lead in several films of the 1950s and 1960s. Miracle of the White Stallions (1963). He made more than one hundred guest appearances on various television programs from 1952–1995, including NBC's Justice about the Legal Aid Societ of New York and The Eleventh Hour, a medical drama about psychiatry. He appeared on the CBS anthology series Appointment with Adventure and The Lloyd Bridges Show. In 1965, he appeared in Dennis Weaver's NBC sitcom, Kentucky Jones, in the episode "The Music Kids Make". Abbott is best remembered as Assistant Director Arthur Ward on the TV series The F.B.I. He died of cancer in 1998. Description above from the Wikipedia article Philip Abbott, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.

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The Bachelor Party (1957)

Five office friends meet up for a night on the town to celebrate the forthcoming marriage of one of them. As the night wears on and the drink starts to tell, they become more confidential in expressing their concerns and hopes.  (more)

DIRECTION:  Delbert Mann
CAST:  Don Murray  •  Jack Warden  •  E.G. Marshall  •  Carolyn Jones

Five office friends meet up for a night on the town to celebrate the forthcoming marriage of one of them. As the night wears on and the drink starts to tell, they become more confidential in expressing their concerns and hopes.  (more)

DIRECTION:  Delbert Mann
CAST:  Don Murray  •  Jack Warden  •  E.G. Marshall  •  Carolyn Jones

Sweet Bird of Youth (1962)

Gigolo and drifter Chance Wayne returns to his home town as the companion of a faded movie star, Alexandra Del Lago, whom he hopes to use to help him break into the movies. Chance runs into trouble when he finds his ex-girlfriend, the daughter of the local ...  (more)

DIRECTION:  Richard Brooks
CAST:  Paul Newman  •  Geraldine Page  •  Ed Begley  •  Rip Torn

Gigolo and drifter Chance Wayne returns to his home town as the companion of a faded movie star, Alexandra Del Lago, whom he hopes to use to help him break into the movies. Chance runs into trouble when he finds his ex-girlfriend, the daughter of the local ...  (more)

DIRECTION:  Richard Brooks
CAST:  Paul Newman  •  Geraldine Page  •  Ed Begley  •  Rip Torn

Spring Awakening (1994)

The failing economic fortunes of a small turn-of-the-century Nebraska town interrupt a blossoming romance between a pair of star-crossed lovers.  (more)

DIRECTION:  Jack Gold
CAST:  Sherilyn Fenn  •  Jamey Sheridan  •  Elizabeth Wilson  •  Sammi Davis

The failing economic fortunes of a small turn-of-the-century Nebraska town interrupt a blossoming romance between a pair of star-crossed lovers.  (more)

DIRECTION:  Jack Gold
CAST:  Sherilyn Fenn  •  Jamey Sheridan  •  Elizabeth Wilson  •  Sammi Davis

Pumpkin Man (1998)

The week before Halloween, Jason Hollway's parents separate, and his dad moves out. Jason is depressed and doesn't want to go trick or treating with his friends Jenn, Ted, and Austin. His mom and grandpa encourage him, first by a trip to a pumpkin patch and then ...  (more)

DIRECTION:  Jennifer Wynne Farmer
CAST:  Christopher Ogden  •  Denise Crosby  •  Philip Abbott  •  Bill Farmer

The week before Halloween, Jason Hollway's parents separate, and his dad moves out. Jason is depressed and doesn't want to go trick or treating with his friends Jenn, Ted, and Austin. His mom and grandpa encourage him, first by a trip to a pumpkin patch and then ...  (more)

DIRECTION:  Jennifer Wynne Farmer
CAST:  Christopher Ogden  •  Denise Crosby  •  Philip Abbott  •  Bill Farmer

Those Calloways (1965)

Story of Cam Calloway and his family, who live in a densely wooded area in New England. Cam dreams of building a sanctuary for the geese that fly over the area each year, and he tries several schemes to buy a nearby lake for this santuary. He is thwarted at every ...  (more)

DIRECTION:  Norman Tokar
CAST:  Brian Keith  •  Vera Miles  •  Brandon De Wilde  •  Walter Brennan

Story of Cam Calloway and his family, who live in a densely wooded area in New England. Cam dreams of building a sanctuary for the geese that fly over the area each year, and he tries several schemes to buy a nearby lake for this santuary. He is thwarted at every ...  (more)

DIRECTION:  Norman Tokar
CAST:  Brian Keith  •  Vera Miles  •  Brandon De Wilde  •  Walter Brennan

Starry Night (1999)

Comedy - Vincent Van Gogh comes back to life after being the recipient of a magic potion. He finds that his work has become quite valuable, and begins stealing his works. At the same time, he has a hard time getting anyone to believe he's really Van Gogh. - David ...  (more)

DIRECTION:  Paul Davids
CAST:  Lisa Waltz  •  Lou Wagner  •  Sally Kirkland  •  Brian Drillinger

Comedy - Vincent Van Gogh comes back to life after being the recipient of a magic potion. He finds that his work has become quite valuable, and begins stealing his works. At the same time, he has a hard time getting anyone to believe he's really Van Gogh. - David ...  (more)

DIRECTION:  Paul Davids
CAST:  Lisa Waltz  •  Lou Wagner  •  Sally Kirkland  •  Brian Drillinger

Hangar 18 (1980)

During a Space Shuttle mission a satellite rams a unidentified flying object. The UFO afterwards performs an emergency landing in the deserts of Arizona. However the White House denies its existence because of the near presidential elections. The UFO is brought to ...  (more)

DIRECTION:  James L. Conway
CAST:  Darren McGavin  •  Robert Vaughn  •  Gary Collins  •  James Hampton

During a Space Shuttle mission a satellite rams a unidentified flying object. The UFO afterwards performs an emergency landing in the deserts of Arizona. However the White House denies its existence because of the near presidential elections. The UFO is brought to ...  (more)

DIRECTION:  James L. Conway
CAST:  Darren McGavin  •  Robert Vaughn  •  Gary Collins  •  James Hampton

Savannah Smiles (1982)

The young daughter of a politician runs away due to lack of attention. She hides in the car of two not too bright crooks who are slowly converted into parent figures as the police web closes down on the supposed kidnappers.  (more)

DIRECTION:  Pierre De Moro
CAST:  Bridgette Andersen  •  Mark Miller  •  Donovan Scott  •  Michael Parks

The young daughter of a politician runs away due to lack of attention. She hides in the car of two not too bright crooks who are slowly converted into parent figures as the police web closes down on the supposed kidnappers.  (more)

DIRECTION:  Pierre De Moro
CAST:  Bridgette Andersen  •  Mark Miller  •  Donovan Scott  •  Michael Parks

The Spiral Road (1962)

A selfish and prideful young Dutch doctor, through a series of circumstances, comes to learn that he does indeed "need" a higher spiritual being and other people.  (more)

DIRECTION:  Robert Mulligan
CAST:  Rock Hudson  •  Burl Ives  •  Gena Rowlands  •  Geoffrey Keen

A selfish and prideful young Dutch doctor, through a series of circumstances, comes to learn that he does indeed "need" a higher spiritual being and other people.  (more)

DIRECTION:  Robert Mulligan
CAST:  Rock Hudson  •  Burl Ives  •  Gena Rowlands  •  Geoffrey Keen

Tail Gunner Joe (1977)

Senator Joseph McCarthy from Wisconsin accuses prominent people of Communist sympathies in order to give him a national power base when he later planned to run for President.  (more)

DIRECTION:  Jud Taylor
CAST:  Peter Boyle  •  John Forsythe  •  Burgess Meredith  •  Patricia Neal

Senator Joseph McCarthy from Wisconsin accuses prominent people of Communist sympathies in order to give him a national power base when he later planned to run for President.  (more)

DIRECTION:  Jud Taylor
CAST:  Peter Boyle  •  John Forsythe  •  Burgess Meredith  •  Patricia Neal

The Invisible Boy (1957)

A Super Computer plans world domination with the help of Robbie the robot and a 10 year old boy who is the son the computer's inventor.  (more)

DIRECTION:  Herman Hoffman
CAST:  Richard Eyer  •  Philip Abbott  •  Robby the Robot  •  Diane Brewster

A Super Computer plans world domination with the help of Robbie the robot and a 10 year old boy who is the son the computer's inventor.  (more)

DIRECTION:  Herman Hoffman
CAST:  Richard Eyer  •  Philip Abbott  •  Robby the Robot  •  Diane Brewster

Miracle of the White Stallions (1963)

In WWII Austria, Col. Alois Podhajsky must protect his beloved Lipizzaner stallions and make sure that they are surrendered into the right hands. But Patton's something of a horse fancier and can help...if he sees the stallions perform.  (more)

DIRECTION:  Arthur Hiller
CAST:  Robert Taylor  •  Lilli Palmer  •  Curd Jürgens  •  Eddie Albert

In WWII Austria, Col. Alois Podhajsky must protect his beloved Lipizzaner stallions and make sure that they are surrendered into the right hands. But Patton's something of a horse fancier and can help...if he sees the stallions perform.  (more)

DIRECTION:  Arthur Hiller
CAST:  Robert Taylor  •  Lilli Palmer  •  Curd Jürgens  •  Eddie Albert

Nightmare in Chicago (1964)

The story of a serial killer known as "Georgie Porgie." The Chicago turnpike is threatened over a three-day period as the police try to catch him by blocking the whole area.  (more)

DIRECTION:  Robert Altman
CAST:  Charles McGraw  •  Robert Ridgely  •  Ted Knight  •  Barbara Turner

The story of a serial killer known as "Georgie Porgie." The Chicago turnpike is threatened over a three-day period as the police try to catch him by blocking the whole area.  (more)

DIRECTION:  Robert Altman
CAST:  Charles McGraw  •  Robert Ridgely  •  Ted Knight  •  Barbara Turner

101 Dalmatians: A Lesson in Self-Assertion (1981)

The film teaches how to stand up to a bully through self-assertion.  (more)

DIRECTION:  Philip Abbott
CAST:  Philip Abbott  •  Eboni Williams

The film teaches how to stand up to a bully through self-assertion.  (more)

DIRECTION:  Philip Abbott
CAST:  Philip Abbott  •  Eboni Williams

The Jungle Book: A Lesson in Accepting Change (1981)

How change, in friends and environment, can be faced.  (more)

DIRECTION:  Philip Abbott
CAST:  Philip Abbott  •  John Louie

How change, in friends and environment, can be faced.  (more)

DIRECTION:  Philip Abbott
CAST:  Philip Abbott  •  John Louie

The Fox and the Hound: A Lesson in Caution (1981)

The important lesson that warnings should not be ignored is stressed in this film.  (more)

DIRECTION:  Philip Abbott
CAST:  Philip Abbott  •  Eric Aved  •  Pat Buttram  •  Keith Coogan

The important lesson that warnings should not be ignored is stressed in this film.  (more)

DIRECTION:  Philip Abbott
CAST:  Philip Abbott  •  Eric Aved  •  Pat Buttram  •  Keith Coogan

Cinderella: A Lesson in Compromise (1981)

The film shows that trying to get more than you need or deserve only leads to trouble.  (more)

DIRECTION:  Philip Abbott
CAST:  Philip Abbott  •  Ruth Lind  •  Dylan Paiz

The film shows that trying to get more than you need or deserve only leads to trouble.  (more)

DIRECTION:  Philip Abbott
CAST:  Philip Abbott  •  Ruth Lind  •  Dylan Paiz

The Fantastic World of D.C. Collins (1984)

Gary Coleman plays the son of a U.S. diplomat who imagines himself in fantastic situations.  (more)

DIRECTION:  Leslie H. Martinson
CAST:  Gary Coleman  •  Bernie Casey  •  Shelley Smith  •  Fred Dryer

Gary Coleman plays the son of a U.S. diplomat who imagines himself in fantastic situations.  (more)

DIRECTION:  Leslie H. Martinson
CAST:  Gary Coleman  •  Bernie Casey  •  Shelley Smith  •  Fred Dryer

The First Power (1990)

A dedicated L.A. police detective and a female psychic must stop a demonic serial killer who was given the powers of resurrection, teleportation and possession.  (more)

DIRECTION:  Robert Resnikoff
CAST:  Lou Diamond Phillips  •  Tracy Griffith  •  Jeff Kober  •  Mykelti Williamson

A dedicated L.A. police detective and a female psychic must stop a demonic serial killer who was given the powers of resurrection, teleportation and possession.  (more)

DIRECTION:  Robert Resnikoff
CAST:  Lou Diamond Phillips  •  Tracy Griffith  •  Jeff Kober  •  Mykelti Williamson

Prophet of Evil: The Ervil LeBaron Story (1993)

The take-down of an infamous leader of a small polygamous Mormon fundamentalist group, who ordered assassinations of his opponents.  (more)

DIRECTION:  Jud Taylor
CAST:  Brian Dennehy  •  William Devane  •  Tracey Needham  •  Dee Wallace

The take-down of an infamous leader of a small polygamous Mormon fundamentalist group, who ordered assassinations of his opponents.  (more)

DIRECTION:  Jud Taylor
CAST:  Brian Dennehy  •  William Devane  •  Tracey Needham  •  Dee Wallace
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