Widely known for courtly English manner, full beard and rotund figure, Sebastian Cabot is still regarded as one of the 1960s and 1970s' star. The actor first gained fame for his role in the CBS-TV series Checkmate. His career reached to the new height after his breakout role as a suave gentleman's gentleman Giles French in the television series Family Affair. He is known for his work in dozens of movies and television series like The Sword in the Stone, Winnie the Pooh and the Honey Tree, Winnie the Pooh and the Blustery Day, and among others.
Early Life, Bio, And Parents of Sebastian Cabot
Sebastian Cabot was born on July 6, 1918, in London, England, United Kingdom. He is the son of John Cabot, an Italian navigator and explorer and Mattea Cabot. He spent most of his early days along with his two siblings brothers named Sancius Cabot and Ludovico Cabot. He was British as per his nationality and belonged to Caucasian ethnicity.
At the age of 14, Cabot left school after his father's business failed and started working as a garage helper. At that time, he got the chance to work as a chauffeur and valet for legendary actor Frank Pettingell.
After becoming acquainted with other actors, his interest in acting gradually developed and also honed his acting skills without attending any drama school. He landed his first acting stint for the British Broadcasting Corporation.
Sebastian Cabot's Professional Career And Wiki
Sebastian Cabot started his career playing a role in the 1935 comedy Foreign Affairs. After his work in countless movies and TV series, the actor made his break when he took the role in a film Kismet in 1955. He gained further attention following his appearance in the hit CBS-TV series Checkmate (1960-62).
Cabot's breakthrough role as the gentleman's gentleman, Giles French, in the CBS-TV sitcom Family Affair (1966–1971) brought him huge popularity. Cabot also rendered his voice for many animated movies like The Sword In The Stone and The Jungle Book.
CAPTION: Late British actor Sebastian Cabot SOURCE: Bonanza Boomers In 1997, the actor was a cast in the movie The Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh.
Sebastian Cabot's Net Worth And Income Sources
Sebastian Cabot collected a good amount of money from his amazing acting career. He had a net worth of around $2 million at the time of his demise. Cabot worked in countless movies and TV series.
Cabot owned a house in Victoria, British Columbia. He also had a mansion in Los Angeles, Calfornia.
Sebastian Cabot's Marriage, Wife, Relationship
Sebastian Cabot married his wife, Kathleen Rose Humphreys, in June 1941. He had three children with his spouse. The first welcomed their first child, a daughter named Annette Cabot, in 1941. She is also an actress.
They also have two other children daughter Yvonne Cabot and a son Christopher Cabot, was born in 1943. The two were together until Cabot's death on 22 August 1977 in a Victoria hospital.
Cabot also enjoyed salmon fishing as well as exploring California.
Sebastian Cabot's Death
After having suffered a stroke, Sebastian Cabot died on 22 August 1977, at the age of 59. His dead body was cremated, and his ashes were buried at Westwood Memorial Park Cemetery in Los Angeles, California.
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