Career
Born in Denver, Colorado in 1935, Abbey appeared in a few uncredited roles in American and English films before coming to France, where he played American characters in film and television throughout the 1960s and 1970s. He has since retired from acting. Spoke fluent french as well
In addition to Mr.
Freedom, Abbey is known for his supporting role as "Lacs" in Jacques Tati"s 1967 film Play Time.