Bruce Cabot was an American actor who is best known for King Kong, Diamonds Are Forever, and The Comancheros.
Personal and Family Life
Bruce Cabot was born on April 20, 1904, in Carlsbad, New Mexico. His birth name was Etienne Pelissier Jacques de Bujac. He was the son of French Colonel Etienne de Bujac and Julia Armandine Graves. Bruce was married three times and had two children.
Career
He began his acting career in the early 1930s and appeared in many films, including a prominent role in the classic “King Kong.” Throughout his career, he worked closely with John Wayne and appeared in 11 films together. Although he was never a leading star, Bruce enjoyed a successful career as a supporting actor in various genres.
Death and Legacy
Bruce Cabot passed away on May 3, 1972, in Los Angeles, California, from lung and throat cancer at the age of 68. He is remembered for his role as Jack Driscoll in “King Kong” and for his collaborations with John Wayne. His contributions to classic cinema continue to be appreciated by film enthusiasts.
Filmography
| Title | Release Date | Character |
|---|---|---|
| King Kong | 1933-03-15 | Jack Driscoll |
| Diamonds Are Forever | 1971-12-14 | Albert R. Saxby |
| The Comancheros | 1961-12-16 | Maj. Henry (Ranger CO) |
| Big Jake | 1971-05-26 | Sam Sharpnose |
| Hatari! | 1962-06-19 | Little Wolf |
| Angel and the Badman | 1947-02-15 | Laredo Stevens |
| The Green Berets | 1968-07-04 | Colonel Morgan |
| The Last of the Mohicans | 1936-07-02 | Magua |
| Cat Ballou | 1965-06-24 | Sheriff Maledon |
| Hellfighters | 1968-11-27 | Joe Horn |
| Fallen Angel | 1945-11-15 | Dave Atkins |
| The Last of the Mohicans | 1936-07-02 | Magua |
| McLintock! | 1963-11-12 | Ben Sage |
| Don’t Gamble with Love | 1936-09-18 | Robert Webster – Alias Bat Williams |
| My Son is Guilty | 1939-12-28 | Ritzy Kerry |