Brett Halsey

Brett Halsey is an American film actor, sometimes credited as Montgomery Ford. He is best known as the original John Abbott on the soap opera The Young and the Restless

Halsey began his acting career with roles in such films as "Ma and Pa Kettle at Home" (1954), the action movie "Johnny Dark" (1954) with Tony Curtis and the Audie Murphy adaptation "To Hell and Back" (1955). He also appeared in "Submarine Seahawk" (1958), the Tab Hunter action picture "Hell Bent For Glory" (1958) and the Harry Lauter crime flick "Cry Baby Killer" (1958).

He kept working in film throughout the sixties, starring in the adaptation sequel "Return to Peyton Place" (1961) with Carol Lynley, "Twice Told Tales" (1963) and "Oggi a Me... Domani a Te!" (1968). He also worked in television during these years, including a part on "General Hospital" (ABC, 1962-2014).

Film continued to be his passion as he played roles in the crime sequel "The Godfather, Part III" (1990) with Al Pacino, the Florence Guerin horror flick "The Black Cat" (1991) and "Beyond Justice" (1992). He also appeared in "Search For Diana" (1992). He also was featured in the TV movie "Back Stab" (1990-91). Halsey most recently acted on "Cold Case" (CBS, 2003-2010).