Updated Feb 20, 2026
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Known For
Actor
Occupations
Film actor, Stage actor, Voice actor, Television actor, Actor
Birthday
(Saturday)
Died
Nationality
Citizenship
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Children
3 children
Zodiac Sign
♋ Cancer
Chinese Zodiac
马 Horse
Name Origin
English < Ancient Greek (Σεβαστός)
Popularity
Tier B -- 26,015 Wikipedia views/month
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Career
Career spanning 70 years (1946-2016)
Notable
Career spanning 70 years (1946-2016) -- among the longest-active actors in A-tier
Screen debut
First screen credit at age 27
Year context
Born in 1918 -- World War I ends; Spanish flu pandemic begins; Woodrow Wilson was US president
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Filmography (21)
The Jungle Book
Bagheera the Panther (voice)
Family Affair
Mr. Giles French
The Family Jewels
Film
The Sword in the Stone
The Narrator/Sir Ector (voice)
Checkmate
Dr. Carl Hyatt
The Time Machine
Dr. Philip Hilyer
Seven Thieves
Film
The Angry Hills
Film
Say One for Me
Film
Johnny Tremain
Jonathan Lyte
AWARDS (3)
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Grammy Awards
WON
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Grammy Awards
WON
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Grammy Awards
WON
Biography
Charles Sebastian Thomas Cabot (July 6, 1918 – August 22, 1977) was an English film and television actor, best remembered as the gentleman's gentleman, "Giles French," opposite Brian Keith's character, in the 1960s sitcom Family Affair. He was also known for playing Dr. Carl Hyatt in the series Checkmate and for doing the voice of Bagheera in The Jungle Book.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How old was Sebastian Cabot?
Sebastian Cabot was born on and passed away on at the age of 59.
Where was Sebastian Cabot born?
Sebastian Cabot was born in London, England, UK.
What movies or shows has Sebastian Cabot been in?
Sebastian Cabot has 21 credits in our database. Notable titles include The Jungle Book (1967), Family Affair (1966), The Family Jewels (1965), The Sword in the Stone (1963), Checkmate (1960).
What is Sebastian Cabot known for?
Sebastian Cabot is primarily known as an actor. Charles Sebastian Thomas Cabot (July 6, 1918 – August 22, 1977) was an English film and television actor, best remembered as the gentleman's gentleman, "Giles…
Where can I find more information about Sebastian Cabot?
You can find more about Sebastian Cabot on IMDB, TMDB, Wikidata. Their full profile and filmography is available on this page.