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Tim Abell is an eclectic and versatile actor who has starred in films such as Soldier of Fortune, We Were Soldiers and Suicide Squad. He is also a former US Army Ranger, a horseman, a dancer and a producer of award-winning films.
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- Manassas, Virginia, USA
Tim Abell (born July 1, 1958 in Manassas, Virginia) is an American actor, voice over and former Army Ranger. He has appeared in over fifty movies and TV shows, including Desert Thunder (1998), The Substitute: Fan Option (2001), Curse of the Komodo (2004), Super Shark (2011), and Sniper: Special Ops (2016).
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Jan 12, 2021 · Learn about Tim Abell's life journey from serving as a US Army Ranger to acting in movies and TV shows. Read his stories of adventure, family, and military service in this interview.
- Tim Abell’s Family Has A History of Serving in The Military
- Becoming An Army Ranger Wasn’T Tim Abell’s First Choice
- Following The Ranger Creed Throughout His Acting Career
- Tim Abell Brought Authenticity to Soldier of Fortune, Inc.
- Starring in Many Television Shows and Films
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Tim Abell’s parents divorced when he was eight years old. He grew up as a latch-key kid with his brother, Jay, while their father, with whom they lived, worked long hours at a Cadillac dealership. Abell’s childhood forced him to become self-sufficient at a young age, and he learned such things as how to cook and fish while staying with his grandpar...
During his junior year of high school, Tim Abell read The Green Berets: The Amazing Story of the U.S. Army’s Elite Special Forces Unitby Robin Moore. He also enjoyed the book’s film adaptation and attributes it to sparking his interest in the Army. When Abell went to enlist, he was still in high school, so joined the Delayed Entry Program. He wante...
Tim Abell dropped out of college before graduation to move to Los Angeles and pursue an acting career. He took classes with actor and teacher Jeff Corey, but struggled to find success in his new career path. Knowing it would be easy as an Army veteran to lose his drive to follow his new mission and fall into a life feeling lost, Abell continued to ...
Tim Abell’s big break came from the syndicated television series, Soldier of Fortune, Inc.(1997-99), in which he portrayed Benny Ray Riddle, a US Marine Corps scout sniper. Abell was perfect for the role, as he brought to it an air of authenticity, given his military background. In the show, his character was recruited by the Pentagon to work as pa...
More from us: Wes Studi Served in Vietnam Before Becoming an Actor and Veterans Advocate Tim Abell went on to star in a number of different TV shows and movies following Soldier of Fortune, Inc. Among his credits are the Vietnam War film, We Were Soldiers (2002), starring Mel Gibson and Sam Elliott, as well as the award-winning movie, Soldier of Go...
Tim Abell is a former US Army Ranger who served for four years before becoming a Hollywood actor. He often portrays soldiers on-screen and uses his past service to bring authenticity to the roles he takes on.
Tim Abell is an American film and television actor, known for his roles in We Were Soldiers, Sniper: Special Ops, and Cross. See his biography, filmography, and production credits on TMDB.
This week, Jack is joined by Hollywood actor, TV show host and former Army Ranger Tim Abell. Tim joined the military at the age of 17, eventually becoming US Army Ranger with the 75th Ranger...
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Tim Abell is a man of contrasts. An exciting and passionate actor, Tim is an expert horseman, a martial artist, a firearms professional, an artistic wood worker and yet possesses an equal expertise on the dance floor whether he is performing the Tango, Cha Cha, Waltz or Swing.
