Jack Elam

Jack Elam

actor, soundtrack

Jack Elam was born on Nov 13, 1920 in USA. Jack Elam's big-screen debut came with Wild Weed directed by Sam Newfield in 1949, strarring Raymond - Henchman. Jack Elam is known for Lonesome Dove: The Series directed by Donald Shebib, Scott Bairstow stars as Newt Call and Christianne Hirt as Hannah Peale Call. The most recent award Jack Elam achieved is Golden Boot Awards. The upcoming new movie Jack Elam plays is Bonanza: Under Attack which will be released on Jan 15, 1995.

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 memorable supporting players in Hollywood, thanks not only to his near-demented screen persona but also to an out-of-kilter left eye, sightless from a childhood fight. He appeared with great aplomb in Westerns and gangster films alike, and in later years played to wonderful effect in comedic roles.

  • Birthday

    Nov 13, 1920
  • Place of Birth

    Miami, Arizona, USA

Known For

Awards

1 wins & 0 nominations

Golden Boot Awards
1983
Winner - Golden Boot

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