Sebastian Cabot
Biography
Charles Sebastian Thomas Cabot was a British actor born on July 6, 1918. He is best remembered for his role as the gentleman's gentleman Giles French in the CBS television sitcom Family Affair, which aired from 1966 to 1971. In addition to this television work, his career included roles in other series and films, such as playing Dr. Carl Hyatt in the series Checkmate and providing the voice of Bagheera in The Jungle Book. Throughout his career, he accumulated ninety-one known acting credits. He was also known by the name Charles Sebastian T. Sebastian Cabot passed away at the age of fifty-nine, with sources noting his death date as either August 22, 1977, or August 23, 1977. He was born in London, England, United Kingdom.
Career overview
Charles Sebastian Thomas Cabot was a British film and television actor born in London, England, on July 6, 1918. Over the course of his career, he amassed ninety-one known acting credits. He is best remembered for his television work, most notably portraying the gentleman's gentleman Giles French in the CBS television sitcom Family Affair, which aired from 1966 to 1971.
In addition to Family Affair, Cabot was known for playing Dr. Carl Hyatt in the television series Checkmate. He also lent his voice to the animated film feature The Jungle Book, portraying the character Bagheera.
Cabot passed away on August 22, 1977, at the age of fifty-nine. Throughout his career in film and television, he established a recognizable presence as both a live-action actor and a voice performer.
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Full Filmography
94 titles- Emile's Girlfriend (2006) Cinematography
- Road (2005) Cinematography
- The World of Hammer (1994) as Self (archive footage)
- The Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh (1977) as Narrator
- Winnie the Pooh and Tigger Too (1974) as Narrator (voice)
- Man, Monsters & Mysteries (1974) as Narrator (voice)
- The City That Forgot About Christmas (1974) as (voice)
- Miracle on 34th Street (1973) as Kris Kringle
- Ghost Story (1972) as Winston Essex - Host
- Search (1972)
- The Grand Opening of Walt Disney World (1971) as Self
- McCloud (1970)
- The Don Knotts Show (1970) as Self
- Foreign Exchange (1970) as Max
- To Rome with Love (1969)
- The Spy Killer (1969) as Max
- Solomon, the Sea Turtle (1969) as Narrator
- Rowan & Martin's Laugh-In (1968) as Self
- Winnie the Pooh and the Blustery Day (1968) as Narrator (voice)
- The Jungle Book (1967) as Bagheera the Panther (voice)
- One Day On Beetle Rock (1967) as Narrator(voice)
- Family Affair (1966) as Mr. Giles French
- Winnie the Pooh and the Honey Tree (1966) as Narrator (voice)
- Winnie the Pooh (1966) as Narration
- The Family Jewels (1965) as Dr. Matson
- Minado, the Wolverine (1965) as Narrator
- One Day at Teton Marsh (1964) as Narrator
- The Sword in the Stone (1963) as The Narrator/Sir Ector (voice)
- Twice-Told Tales (1963) as Dr. Carl Heidegger
- The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson (1962) as Self
- The Merv Griffin Show (1962) as Self
- The Beverly Hillbillies (1962) as Lucas Sebastian
- The Beachcomber (1962) as Commissioner Andrew Crippen
- Noah and the Flood (1962) as Noah
- The Mike Douglas Show (1961) as Self
- Mister Ed (1961)
- Stryker of the Yard (1961)
- My Three Sons (1960) as Tom Morrison
- Checkmate (1960)
- Checkmate (1960) as Dr. Carl Hyatt
- The Islanders (1960) as Eric Whitaker
- The Time Machine (1960) as Dr. Philip Hilyer
- Seven Thieves (1960) as Casino Director
- Bonanza (1959) as Don Antonio Luga
- The Twilight Zone (1959) as Mr. Pip
- The Third Man (1959) as Charles Biddy
- The Angry Hills (1959) as Chesney
- Say One for Me (1959) as Francis Stratford
- The Redeemer (1959) as Narrator
- Shirley Temple's Storybook (1958) as King
- Shirley Temple's Storybook (1958) as Emperor
- Westinghouse Desilu Playhouse (1958)
- Terror in a Texas Town (1958) as Ed McNeil
- Le Imprese di una Spada Leggendaria (1958)
- Suspicion (1957) as Mr. Podgers
- Zorro (1957)
- Dragoon Wells Massacre (1957) as Jonah
- Black Patch (1957) as Frenchy De'vere
- Johnny Tremain (1957) as Jonathan Lyte
- Omar Khayyam (1957) as Nizam
- So Soon to Die (1957) as Blaize
- Telephone Time (1956) as Prince of Wales
- Westward Ho, The Wagons! (1956) as Bissonette
- Cheyenne (1955) as Gen. Dubeauchaie
- Gunsmoke (1955) as Bailey
- Gunsmoke (1955) as Professor Jacoby
- Alfred Hitchcock Presents (1955) as Nathaniel Baldwin / Mr. Davidson
- Kismet (1955) as Wazir
- Climax! (1954) as Captain Wilkins
- The Wonderful World of Disney (1954) as Bissonette
- Romeo and Juliet (1954) as Capulet
- The Love Lottery (1954) as Suarez
- Knights of the Queen (1954) as Porthos
- The Captain's Paradise (1953) as Ali (vendor)
- Heights of Danger (1953)
- Alf's Baby (1953) as Osmonde
- Ivanhoe (1952) as Clerk of Copmanhurst
- Babes in Bagdad (1952) as Sinbad
- Schlitz Playhouse of Stars (1951) as Signore Alferri
- The Wonder Kid (1951) as Pizzo
- Laughter in Paradise (1951) as Card Player (uncredited)
- Old Mother Riley's Jungle Treasure (1951) as Morgan the Pirate
- Midnight Episode (1950)
- The Adventures of Jane (1949) as Frenchman
- The Spider and the Fly (1949) as Prefect
- Dick Barton Strikes Back (1949) as Alfonso Delmonte Fourcada
- Old Mother Riley's New Venture (1949) as Potentate
- They Made Me a Fugitive (1947) as Club Proprietor
- Dual Alibi (1947) as Lottery Office Clerk
- The Agitator (1945) as Bit Part (uncredited)
- "Pimpernel" Smith (1941) as Bit Role
- Love on the Dole (1941) as Man in Crowd at Betting Payout
- Secret Agent (1936) as Man (uncredited)
- Foreign Affaires (1935) as Bit Role (uncredited)
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Sebastian Cabot best known for?
Sebastian Cabot is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Due West: Our Sex Journey (2012), The Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh (1977), Ghost Story (1972), The Art of War (2000).
When and where was Sebastian Cabot born?
Sebastian Cabot was born on July 6, 1918 in London, England, UK. They passed away on August 22, 1977.
How many credits does Sebastian Cabot have?
Sebastian Cabot has accumulated over 94 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1935 to 2006.
What is Sebastian Cabot's background in cinema and television?
Charles Sebastian Thomas Cabot was a British actor born on July 6, 1918. He is best remembered for his role as the gentleman's gentleman Giles French in the CBS television sitcom Family Affair, which aired from 1966 to 1971. In addition to this television work, his career included roles in other series and films, such ...
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Age in their best-rated roles
- The Twilight Zone (1959) as Mr. Pip — aged about 40
- The Wonderful World of Disney (1954) as Bissonette — aged about 35
- Alfred Hitchcock Presents (1955) as Nathaniel Baldwin / Mr. Davidson — aged about 36
- Winnie the Pooh and the Honey Tree (1966) as Narrator (voice) — aged about 47
- The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson (1962) as Self — aged about 43
- Bonanza (1959) as Don Antonio Luga — aged about 40
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