Brett Halsey
Brett Halsey | |
|---|---|
Halsey in March 2011 | |
| Born | Charles Oliver Hand June 20, 1933 Santa Ana, California, U.S. |
| Other names | Montgomery Ford |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 1953–2008 |
| Spouses |
|
| Children | 5 |
| Relatives | William Halsey Jr. (great-uncle) Alexander Korda (grandfather-in-law) |
Brett Halsey (born Charles Oliver Hand; June 20, 1933) is an American former film actor, sometimes credited as Montgomery Ford. He appeared in B pictures and in European-made feature films. He originated the role of John Abbott on the soap opera The Young and the Restless (from May 1980 to March 1981).
Halsey is a great-nephew of the United States Navy Admiral William F. Halsey Jr., also known as Bull Halsey, commander of the Pacific Allied naval forces during World War II. Universal Pictures selected Brett Halsey's acting name from the admiral.