Bruce Cabot
Known for ActingBorn 1904-04-20 — died 1972-05-03Carlsbad, 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.
Known for
Finishing School
1934 · as Ralph McFarland
King Kong
1933 · as Jack Driscoll
Diamonds Are Forever
1971 · as Albert R. Saxby
Hatari!
1962 · as Little Wolf (aka "The Indian")
McLintock!
1963 · as Ben Sage
Fallen Angel
1945 · as Dave Atkins
Chisum
1970 · as Sheriff Brady
The War Wagon
1967 · as Frank Pierce
The Chase
1966 · as Sol
Hellfighters
1968 · as Joe Horn
Cat Ballou
1965 · as Sheriff Maledon
In Harm's Way
1965 · as Quartermaster Quoddy
Big Jake
1971 · as Sam Sharpnose
The Undefeated
1969 · as Jeff Newby
The Green Berets
1968 · as Colonel Morgan
The Comancheros
1961 · as Maj. Henry (Ranger CO)
Gunfighters
1947 · as Bard Macky
Angel and the Badman
1947 · as Laredo Stevens