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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).
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 was a colorful American character actor who appeared in Westerns, gangster films and comedies. He was known for his near-demented screen persona and his out-of-kilter left eye, which was sightless from a childhood fight.
- 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 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...
Oct 23, 2003 · Oct. 23, 2003 12 AM PT. Times Staff Writer. Jack Elam, the veteran character actor with the trademark off-kilter eye who menaced John Wayne, James Stewart and other screen heroes in scores of...
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High Noon. The Cannonball Run. Rio Lobo. Bonanza: The Return. Support Your Local Sheriff! Kiss Me Deadly. The Man from Laramie. Acting. Colorful American character actor equally adept at vicious killers or grizzled sidekicks. As a child he worked in the cotton fields.