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Bruce Cabot

Acting Born Apr 20, 1904 Carlsbad, New Mexico, USA 24 credits

Biography

Bruce Cabot (April 20, 1904 – May 3, 1972) was an American film actor. Tall and athletic looking, he is best remembered as Jack Driscoll in King Kong (1933). He is also well known for his roles in films such as the original Last of the Mohicans, Fritz Lang's Fury and the classic western Dodge City.

The character of "Bruce Baxter" in the 2005 remake of King Kong was based on Cabot. The 2005 remake includes a dedication to the other two lead actors in the 1933 original, but not to Cabot.

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Known for

Film

Mulholland Drive

as Sheriff Reed Larrimore

Burke's Law

as Thomas Mathewson
Film

Finishing School

as Ralph McFarland

Full filmography

  • Bonanza (1959) as Sheriff Reed Larrimore
  • Burke's Law (1963) as Thomas Mathewson
  • Bob Hope Presents the Chrysler Theatre (1963) as Sheriff
  • Daniel Boone (1964) as Simon Bullard
  • The Colgate Comedy Hour (1950) as Self
  • Finishing School (1934) as Ralph McFarland
  • Tales of Tomorrow (1951)
  • 77 Sunset Strip (1958) as Silk Cipriano
  • The Undefeated (1969) as Jeff Newby
  • Lux Video Theatre (1950) as Tony
  • King Kong (1933) as Jack Driscoll
  • Diamonds Are Forever (1971) as Albert R. Saxby
  • McLintock! (1963) as Ben Sage
  • Hellfighters (1968) as Joe Horn
  • The Chase (1966) as Sol
  • Big Jake (1971) as Sam Sharpnose
  • The War Wagon (1967) as Frank Pierce
  • Hatari! (1962) as Little Wolf (aka "The Indian")
  • Chisum (1970) as Sheriff Brady
  • In Harm's Way (1965) as Quartermaster Quoddy
  • Cat Ballou (1965) as Sheriff Maledon
  • The Green Berets (1968) as Colonel Morgan
  • The Comancheros (1961) as Maj. Henry (Ranger CO)
  • Angel and the Badman (1947) as Laredo Stevens