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Actor. Years active. 1936–1984. John Albert Chamberlain Kefford [1] (5 June 1905 – 24 May 1996) was an English actor professionally known as John Abbott. His memorable roles include the invalid Frederick Fairlie in the 1948 film The Woman in White and the pacifist Ayelborne in the Star Trek episode "Errand of Mercy".
Sir John Joseph Caldwell Abbott PC QC KCMG (March 12, 1821 – October 30, 1893) was a Canadian lawyer and politician who served as the third prime minister of Canada from 1891 to 1892. He held office as the leader of the Conservative Party .
May 8, 2024 · Sir John Abbott (born March 12, 1821, St. Andrews, Lower Canada [now St.-André-Est, Quebec, Canada]—died Oct. 30, 1893, Montreal) was a lawyer, statesman, and prime minister of Canada from 1891 to 1892. Educated at McGill University, Montreal, Abbott became a lawyer in 1847 and was made queen’s counsel in 1862.
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John Abbott (1905-1996) was a British-born actor who appeared in films such as Gigi, The Jungle Book, and Jane Eyre. He also worked for the British Embassy in Moscow during World War II and later moved to Hollywood.
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Nov 11, 2021 · The actor who played the patriarch of the Abbott family for over 30 years passed away at 88 after a brief illness. He also appeared in many TV shows and movies, including \"JFK\" and \"Mommie Dearest\".
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(1821–93). John Abbott served as prime minister of Canada from 1891 to 1892. He also had a long career in the legislature of Canada. Early Life John Joseph Caldwell Abbott…
May 23, 2007 · Abbott was a leading authority on commercial law, a strong advocate of English Quebec’s business elite and an influential figure in many corporate and social organizations. He was the first Canadian-born prime minister, as well as the first to hold the position from the Senate rather than the House of Commons.