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Ian Abercrombie Biography

Birth Name:Ian Abercrombie

Birth Place:Grays, Essex, England

Profession Actor

Fast Facts

  • Has served on the Western Board fo the Actor's Fund of America
  • Was a cousin of jazz recording artist John Abercrombie
  • Started out as a dancer in various theatres during World War II
  • Once worked as a magician's assistant before getting his big break
  • Would frequently take on the role of distinguished, authoritarian characters
  • Was a member of the board of directors at the British Academy of Film and Television Arts
  • In 1957, he was moved to Germany after being drafted by the Army

Awards

  • 2013BTVA People's Choice Voice Acting Award-Best Vocal Ensemble in a Television Series - Action/Drama: winner
  • 2013BTVA Television Voice Acting Award-Best Vocal Ensemble in a New Television Series: nominated
  • 2013BTVA Television Voice Acting Award-Best Vocal Ensemble in a Television Series - Action/Drama: nominated
  • 2014BTVA Television Voice Acting Award-Best Male Vocal Performance in a Television Series in a Guest Role - Action/Drama: winner