David Abbott (born ca. 1938) is a British advertising executive who founded Abbott Mead Vickers BBDO. Abbott started as a copywriter at Mather & Crowther and then at DDB, London. In 1966, he was sent to their New York office, then returned to London as a director. In 1971, he founded French Gold Abbott. In 1978, he founded Abbott Mead Vickers (AMV), handling clients including Volvo, Sainsbury's, Ikea, Chivas Regal, The Economist, Yellow Pages, and the RSPCA.In 1991, BBDO acquired a stake in AMV and appended their name. The One Club for Art and Copy inducted Abbott into its Creative Hall of Fame in 2001. His first novel, The Upright Piano Player, was published in 2010 by MacLehose Press. He is married with four children and eight grandchildren.
Son of actor Philip Abbott and Jane Dufrayne.
A four-year veteran of Ultimate Fighting Championship. In that period he racked up the most fights, third most wins and sent 90 percent of his opponents to the hospital.
Studied Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and Muay Thai.
Discovered and trained Tito Ortiz.
Formed a tag team in WCW with wrestling legend Rick Steiner.
Can bench press 625 pounds.
(April 2006) Is set to fight either Mark Hunt or Ken Shamrock in Pride FC next event.
(August 2005) Lost his fight against ex-Olympic Gold Medalist Judo master Hidehiko Yoshida in Pride GP Final Round 2005.
(April 2005) Tank launched a ring comeback and scored a first round knockout over Cabbage.
Was a British advertising executive who founded Abbott Mead Vickers BBDO.
