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Jack Elam (1920-2003) was an American actor known for his roles as villains in Westerns and comedies. He had a distinctive eye injury that gave him a cockeyed appearance and became his trademark.
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.
Jack Elam was a versatile American actor who played villains, sidekicks and comedic roles in Westerns and gangster films. He was known for his distinctive appearance, with a near-demented screen persona and an out-of-kilter left eye.
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- Miami, Arizona, USA
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- Ashland, Oregon, USA
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.
Jack Elam was a prolific American actor who starred in many Western films and TV shows. He was known for his distinctive look, his roles as villains and comic relief, and his nomination for an Oscar.
- 83 years old
- William Scott Elam
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Oct 22, 2003 · Jack Elam was a character actor who played many tough-guy roles in films and TV shows such as "Rawhide" and "Gunsmoke". He died in 2003 at age 84, after a long career in Hollywood and a childhood eye injury.
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A comprehensive list of films and television shows featuring American actor Jack Elam (1920-2003), known for his roles in westerns and comedies. See his credits, roles, and notes for each title from 1949 to 1995.
