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The filmography of American actor Sam Elliott includes nearly 100 credits in both film and television. He came to prominence for his portrayal of gruff cowboy characters in Western films and TV series, making early minor appearances in The Way West (1967) and Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid (1969).
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- THE BIG LEBOWSKI (1998) Directed by Joel Coen. Written by Joel Coen and Ethan Coen. Starring Jeff Bridges, John Goodman, Julianne Moore, Steve Buscemi, David Huddleston, John Turturro, Tara Reid, Philip Seymour Hoffman, Sam Elliott, Ben Gazzara, David Thewlis, Peter Stormare.
- MASK (1985) Directed by Peter Bogdanovich. Written by Anna Hamilton Phelan. Starring Cher, Eric Stoltz, Estelle Getty, Richard Dysart, Laura Dern, Harry Carey Jr.
- THE HERO (2017) Directed by Brett Haley. Written by Marc Basch and Brett Haley. Starring Laura Prepon, Krysten Ritter, Nick Offerman, Katharine Ross.
- GRANDMA (2015) Written and directed by Paul Weitz. Starring Lily Tomlin, Julia Garner, Marcia Gay Harden, Judy Greer, Laverne Cox. Elliott gives one of his best performances in this road comedy from Paul Weitz.
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Samuel Pack "Sam" Elliott (born August 9, 1944) is an American actor. His rangy physique, thick horseshoe moustache, and deep, resonant voice (with a Western twang/drawl) match the iconic image of a cowboy or rancher, and he has often been cast in such roles.
- D House (1989) - 6.6
- Were Soldiers (2002) - 7.2
- K (1985) - 7.2
- In The Air (2009) - 7.4
- NK You For Smoking (2006) - 7.6
- Tar Is Born (2018) - 7.6
- Tysburg (1993) - 7.7
- Bstone (1993) - 7.8
- Ch Cassidy and The Sundance Kid (1969) - 8.0
- Big Lebowski (1998) - 8.1
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Elliott usually shines when given supporting roles, and Road House is no exception. The over-the-top action film sees Patrick Swayze star as Dalton, a quiet but tough bouncer who is hired to clean up a rowdy Missouri bar. Elliott plays an old friend of Swayze's who comes to town to help him deal with the threat when it gets much bigger than he anticipated. Elliott, fresh off stints on TV Westerns, is perfect for his role and he gives an appropriate performance for the cheesy film. Though Road...
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In the late 1990s and early 2000s, the epic war film came back into vogue, and We Were Soldiers joined the crowd. The film tells the story of both sides of the Vietnam conflict during the first days of U.S. involvement in the war. Sam Elliott plays a lieutenant major who is in the trenches with his men. Elliott is a perfect co-star to the lead, Mel Gibson, and the two older actors work well with their younger co-stars. The film was somewhat warmly received upon release, but it was buried bene...
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Not every film in Elliott's filmography is an action film, and Mask allowed him to show some range. The film follows a teenage boy named Rocky who was born with craniodiaphyseal dysplasia. Rocky is loved and accepted by his family but struggles for acceptance in the outside world. RELATED: 10 Best '80s Movies, According To Ranker In the heartwarming drama, Elliott plays Gar, the biker boyfriend of Rocky's mom, and he gets to play against his usual type. Elliott's character, though tough, is a...
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Elliott's role in Up in the Air proves that there truly are no small parts. The film follows George Clooney as a corporate downsizer who loves his job flying around the country firing people. However, changes at the company and a new employee threaten to change his lifestyle forever. The film centers around its leads, and Elliott doesn't get a lot of time to shine, but the brief moment when he is on screen shows his charisma. He plays the chief pilot of the airline, and in his scene, he congr...
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Sometimes, Elliott's reputation as a cowboy actor can be played for laughs, and Thank You for Smoking is a perfect example. The movie tells the story of a corporate lobbyist for the tobacco industry who uses underhanded tactics to get what he wants while simultaneously trying to set a good example for his young son. Sam Elliott plays Lorne Lutch, a former Marlboro Man, who is dying of cancer from smoking cigarettes. The casting itself is an amusing choice by the filmmakers, and Elliott plays...
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Rarely has an actor from Elliott's generation successfully made the jump from TV to blockbuster films, but Elliott is one such actor. A Star Is Born retells the classic story of an established musician who discovers a talented singer. They form a relationship, but it is tested when their careers take opposite trajectories. RELATED: A Star Is Born And 9 Other Movies That Have Been Remade Multiple Times Sam Elliot plays the older brother and manager of Jackson, the lead character. Elliott excel...
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Sam Elliott was no stranger to Westerns and period films by the time he co-starred in the epic Gettysburg. The movie follows the events of the Civil War as the Confederate army storms through Pennsylvania on its way to attack Washington D.C. Sam Elliott plays General John Buford, and he shines in yet another authoritative role. Elliott gets a lot of screen time in the four-hour film and shows that he can embody a character from the real world. Gettysburgwas praised by critics and is still one...
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Though Elliott was known for his many Western roles, they were mainly in TV shows and miniseries. Tombstone gave him a chance to shine on the big screen. The film follows the legendary gunfighter Wyatt Earp as he is pressed back into service as a lawman when a gang of rustlers terrorize a mining town. The blend of truth and fiction was perfect for Tombstone, and Elliott excels as Virgil Earp, Wyatt's brother. Virgil acts as a guiding voice to his younger brother and Elliott hits all the right...
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Early in his career, Sam Elliott played a small role in one of the most culturally influential movies of the 1960s. Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid follows a pair of outlaws on the run from the law as they make their way towards freedom in South America. Elliott is on screen only briefly in an unnamed role as a card player, but it is clear that he had the knack for Westerns. The film was a gigantic hit and truly redefined the Western genre. Though relying on Western tropes, the film was al...
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The Coen brothers knew exactly what they were doing when they cast Sam Elliott in The Big Lebowski.The story follows a bumbling man called The Dude who gets wrapped up in a conspiracy when he is mistaken for a much more important man who shares his real first and last name. Sam Elliott plays the friendly narrator who eventually encounters the characters. Dressed in cowboy regalia, Elliot shines while extolling the quiet virtues of The Dude. The film performed modestly at the box office but so...
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Sam Elliott started the 21st century with the Stephen Frears' TV movie Fail Safe (2000) playing Congressman Raskob, and The Contender (2000) as Kermit Newman, at the side of Joan Allen, Jeff Bridges and Gary Oldman, and in We Were Soldiers (2002) as Sgt. Maj. Basil Plumley, together Mel Gibson.
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