Steve Abbott

Birth Name:

Steve Abbott

Birth Place:

Bradford, Yorkshire, United Kingdom

Profession

Producer

Served as the Chair of Bradford City of Film when the city became the first UNESCO City of Film
Grew up on Barkerend Road in Bradford, England, and was inspired by the city's rich film heritage
Co-founded Prominent Features, which has produced several films involving former Monty Python members, including "A Fish Called Wanda" and "Fierce Creatures․"
Helmed the television division of his production company starting in 1990
Served as the business manager for the Monty Python troupe from 1979 through the mid-1980s
Has encouraged local participation in the film community in his hometown
Was credited as "not the production accountant" in the film "Monty Python's The Meaning of Life․"

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