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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. 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.
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- Miami, Arizona, USA
- January 1, 1
- Ashland, Oregon, USA
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...
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 Boyce1950CouncilmanJack Elam was a prolific actor who played villains and comedic roles in over fifty movies and dozens of TV shows. He lived in Ashland, Oregon, from 1987 until his death in 2003 and was inducted into the Hall of Great Western Performers.
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Oct 20, 2003 · 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.