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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 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
Jack Elam was an American actor best known for his roles in Western films and television shows. He was born on November 13, 1920 in Miami, Arizona and died on October 20, 2003 in Ashland, Oregon. He was nominated for an Academy Award for his role in "Support Your Local Sheriff". Learn more about his life, career, wife, children and net worth.
Jul 25, 2018 · 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.
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.
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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...
