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Bruce Cabot

Bruce Cabot

Acting Born Apr 20, 1904 -- Died May 03, 1972 · Carlsbad, New Mexico, USA

Bruce Cabot (April 20, 1904 – May 3, 1972) was an American film actor. Tall and athletic looking, he is best remembered as Jack Driscoll in King Kong (1933). He is also well known for his roles in films such as the original Last of the Mohicans, Fritz Lang's Fury and the classic western Dodge City. The character of "Bruce Baxter" in the 2005 remake of King Kong was based on Cabot. The 2005 remake includes a dedication to the other two lead actors in the 1933 original, but not to Cabot.

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Goliath and the Barbarians (1959) Movie Poster - SassyFlix
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Goliath and the Barbarians
Goliath and the Barbarians
1959 NR
Set in the 6th century, it follows the start of barbarian invasions and deals with one group that at...

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Diamonds Are Forever
6.4
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Diamonds Are Forever
as Albert R. Saxby
1971
King Kong
7.6
movie
King Kong
as Jack Driscoll
1933
Bonanza
7.5
tv
Bonanza
as Sheriff Reed Larrimore
1959
The Chase
7.1
movie
The Chase
as Sol
1966
Cat Ballou
6.4
movie
Cat Ballou
as Sheriff Maledon
1965
Hatari!
6.8
movie
Hatari!
as Little Wolf (aka "The Indian")
1962
Fury
7.5
movie
Fury
as Kirby Dawson
1936
McLintock!
6.6
movie
McLintock!
as Ben Sage
1963
Big Jake
6.9
movie
Big Jake
as Sam Sharpnose
1971
The War Wagon
6.8
movie
The War Wagon
as Frank Pierce
1967
The Comancheros
6.7
movie
The Comancheros
as Maj. Henry (Ranger CO)
1961
Chisum
6.7
movie
Chisum
as Sheriff Brady
1970