Bruce Abbott - Actor Profile

Bruce Abbott

Acting
Updated: Apr 13, 2026
26Total Films
7.3 Highest Rated
Born: Jul 28, 1954
Birth Place: Portland, Oregon, U.S.

About Bruce Abbott

Bruce Paul Abbott (born July 28, 1954) is an American actor. He has appeared in movies such as Re-Animator, Bad Dreams, The Prophecy II, Out of Time, and Bride of Re-Animator, and the TV series Dark Justice. Abbott's career began as a dancer/actor in the Oregon Shakespeare Festival in Ashland, Oregon, where he spent three seasons in the late 1970s. In 1980, Abbott relocated from Portland to Hollywood ("in the middle of the actors' strike, and I didn't know Anyone," he recalls). Shortly afterwards, he was cast as the villain in the movie Tag: The Assassination Game. He met his future (first) wife, Linda Hamilton on the set. The union produced one child, Dalton Bruce (born October 4, 1989) (who can be seen in Terminator II as "Infant John Connor"). Bruce and Linda divorced circa 1989. That same year, on the Dallas, Texas, set of the TV movie Trapped, Abbott met actress Kathleen Quinlan. They married April 12, 1994 and have 1 son, Tyler Quinlan (born October 17, 1990). Throughout his career, Abbott has been a guest star on many TV series Murder She Wrote, Family Law, Diagnosis: Murder, and more. He had a recurring role in the short-lived series The Net, based on the film of the same title starring Sandra Bullock. Abbott is semi-retired from acting. He is an architect and artist and works in the custom-design industry. He has designed his last two homes. From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Bruce Abbott Movies & Career Overview

The filmography of Bruce Abbott reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 26 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.

Dominant Genre

A large portion of Bruce Abbott's work falls within the TV Movie genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.

Success Ratio

Approximately 12% of Bruce Abbott's films maintain ratings above 6.5, indicating a consistent level of audience approval.

One of the most highly rated entries in their career remains Re-Animator Resurrectus, which stands out as a key performance.

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Best Bruce Abbott Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Bruce Abbott's career based on audience ratings.

Full Filmography

Every movie Bruce Abbott has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
2011 Eagles in the Chicken Coop President Brad Flop Similar →
2011 Dream Cast Himself Flop Similar →
2009 A Call to Arms Major Zelnis USMC Average Similar →
2007 Re-Animator Resurrectus Himself Hit Similar →
2002 Trance Taylor Black Flop Similar →
1998 The Prophecy II Thomas Daggett Average Similar →
1997 Melanie Darrow Alex Kramer Flop Similar →
1995 Black Scorpion Michael Russo Flop Similar →
1995 The Demolitionist Jack Crowley Flop Similar →
1991 Bride of Re-Animator Documentary - Flop Similar →
1991 Dillinger Harry Pierpont Flop Similar →
1990 Kaleidoscope Sam (Father) Flop Similar →
1990 Bride of Re-Animator Dr. Dan Cain Hit Similar →
1990 Johnny Ryan Tom Kelly Flop Similar →
1989 Trapped John Doe Average Similar →
1988 Out of Time Channing Taylor Average Similar →
1988 Casual Sex? Keith Flop Similar →
1988 Bad Dreams Dr. Alex Karmen Average Similar →
1988 Baja Oklahoma Dove Christian Average Similar →
1987 Summer Heat Jack Ruffin Flop Similar →
1987 Interzone Swan Flop Similar →
1985 Re-Animator Dan Cain Hit Similar →
1985 Command 5 Deke Williams Flop Similar →
1984 Velvet Breed Average Similar →
1984 Why Me? Markus Flop Similar →
1982 Tag: The Assassination Game Loren Gersh Flop Similar →

Bruce Abbott - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Bruce Abbott?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Bruce Abbott is "Re-Animator Resurrectus" with a rating of 7.3/10.

How many movies has Bruce Abbott acted in?

Bruce Abbott has been featured in at least 26 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Bruce Abbott?

Other notable films include "Re-Animator", "Bride of Re-Animator", and "Baja Oklahoma".

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