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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 villain in Western films and, later in his career, comedies (sometimes spoofing his villainous image).
Learn about the life and career of Jack Elam, a colorful American character actor who played vicious killers or grizzled sidekicks in Westerns and gangster films. Find out his trademarks, trivia, quotes, awards and more on IMDb.
- November 13, 1920
- October 20, 2003
Jack Elam. Actor: Once Upon a Time in the West. Colorful American character actor equally adept at vicious killers or grizzled sidekicks. As a child he worked in the cotton fields. He attended Santa Monica Junior College in California and subsequently became an accountant and, at one time, manager of the Bel Air Hotel.
- 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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Learn about the life and career of Jack Elam, a versatile actor who played villains and comedians in film and television for over four decades. Find out how he became known for his signature look, his roles in the Western genre, and his relationships with other actors and friends.
