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Jack Elam. William Scott " Jack " Elam (November 13, 1920 [1] – 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). His most distinguishing physical quality was his misaligned eye.
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 (1920-2003) Jack Elam. 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. Elam got his first movie job by trading ...
- January 1, 1
- Miami, Arizona, USA
- January 1, 1
- Ashland, Oregon, USA
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 Ashland, Ore. Most ...
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.
YearTitleRole1947Mystery RangeBurvel Lambert1949Henchman Raymond1950Earl Boyce1950CouncilmanOct 23, 2003 · Elam was born in Miami, Ariz., a tiny mining community 100 miles from Phoenix. His mother died when he was about 2 and he lived with various families until he was reunited with his father at age 9.
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Oct 20, 2003 · 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. Elam got his first movie job by trading his accounting services for a role. In short time he became one of the most ...
