Born in Sciacca, Abbruzzo made his debut on stage at 12 years old. Often regarded as the successor of Angelo Musco, he formed his first stage company in 1938 with Rosina Anselmi and the same year he got his first lead role in cinema in Mario Mattoli's A Lady Did It.
Abbruzzo, born in Sciacca, started performing on stage at the age of 12. He is often regarded as a successor to Angelo Musco and formed his first theatrical company with Rosina Anselmi in 1938, also securing his first starring film role that year in Mario Mattoli's A Lady Did It.