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Sebastian Cabot - Bio, Age, Chinese Zodiac Sign & Timeline
| Born | July 06, 1918 |
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| Died | August 22, 1977 (age 59) |
| Birthplace | London, England, United Kingdom |
| Zodiac Sign | Cancer - (see also Sebastian Cabot's horoscope and birth chart) |
| Chinese Zodiac | Horse |
| Generation | Greatest Generation |
| Known For | Playing Giles French in 'Family Affair' (1966–1971), voicing Bagheera in 'The Jungle Book' (1967), and narrating Disney's 'Winnie the Pooh' featurettes. |
Intro
Sebastian Cabot was a British actor best known for his television and film work from the 1930s to 1970s. He gained widespread recognition for portraying the gentle butler Giles French in the American sitcom 'Family Affair,' as well as voicing characters in Walt Disney animated films.
Early Life & Background
Sebastian Cabot was born in London and left school at an early age, initially working as a chef's apprentice before moving into acting, where he started as a stage manager and gradually became an actor.[1][2]
Career Highlights
- Starred as Giles French in 'Family Affair' (1966–1971)[1][2]
- Voiced Bagheera the panther in Disney's 'The Jungle Book' (1967)[1][3]
- Narrated and voiced characters in Disney's 'Winnie the Pooh' films[1][3]
- Appeared in films such as 'The Time Machine' (1960) and 'Kismet' (1944)[1][2]
- Regular panelist on the TV game show 'Stump the Stars'[2]
Trivia
- Cabot did not attend drama school and was largely self-taught[1][2]
- He often dubbed his own voice for European releases of his films[2]
- He was close friends with actor Brian Keith, his co-star in 'Family Affair'[1]
FAQs
People also ask
When was Sebastian Cabot born?
Sebastian Cabot was born the 6 July 1918.
Where is Sebastian Cabot from?
London, England, United Kingdom.
On His Birth-Day
About July 6th, 1918, in brief:
- Historical events: On July 6, 1918, Wilhelm von Mirbach, the German Ambassador to Russia, was assassinated in Moscow by members of the Left Socialist-Revolutionary Party, aiming to reignite hostilities between Russia and Germany.
- Day of the week: July 6th, 1918 was a Saturday
- Zodiac Sign: Cancer (in western zodiac), Horse (in Chinese zodiac)
- Moon Phase:
- #1 US song: Liberty Forever! by Victor Military Band
- Popular movie: Tarzan of the Apes directed by Scott Sidney
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