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William Scott "Jack" Elam (November 13, 1920 – October 20, 2003) was an American film and television actor best known for his numerous roles as villains in Western films and, later in his career, comedies (sometimes spoofing his villainous image).
Jul 25, 2018 · Advertisement. Elam was born in Arizona and lost his mother when he was just two years old. According to her death certificate, the cause of death was paralysis. The acclaimed actor lost sight in his left eye at the age of 12 after he was accidentally stabbed with a pencil.
Learn about the life and career of Jack Elam, a versatile character actor who played villains, sidekicks and comedic roles in Westerns and gangster films. Find out his trademarks, trivia, quotes and filmography on IMDb.
- November 13, 1920
- October 20, 2003
Jack Elam (1920-2003) Actor. Soundtrack. IMDbPro Starmeter Top 5,000 464. Play trailer 2:10. Il treno fantasma (1992) 7 Videos. 99+ Photos. Colorful American character actor equally adept at vicious killers or grizzled sidekicks. As a child he worked in the cotton fields.
- January 1, 1
- Miami, Arizona, USA
- January 1, 1
- Ashland, Oregon, USA
This is the filmography of American actor Jack Elam (November 13, 1920 – October 20, 2003), including his film and television appearances, between 1949 and 1995. Jack Elam in Kansas City Confidential.
YearTitleRole1947Mystery RangeBurvel Lambert1949Henchman Raymond1950Earl Boyce1950CouncilmanOct 22, 2003 · Jack Elam was a favorite Western villain who menaced good-guy cowboys with his crazy grin, wild eyes and remorseless gun-slinging. He also played dirty old men, harmless drunks and comedic roles in films and TV shows, and had a cockeye from a childhood fight.
Oct 23, 2003 · Oct. 23, 2003. Jack Elam, whose leer, bulging eye and precise acting skills transformed him from an accountant into one of the movies' most identifiable villains, died on Monday at his home in...