Jack Elam
American actor (1920–2003)
- Born November 13, 1920
- 10 movies
Jack Elam was an American film and television actor best known for his many villain roles in Westerns and, later in his career, comedies that sometimes spoofed his villainous image. He performed in 73 movies and at least 41 television series, with credits including Rancho Notorious, Vera Cruz, The Man from Laramie, The Comancheros, Once Upon a Time in the West and Rio Lobo.
Jack Elam appears in 10 films in The Rerun, from 1950 to 1970. Most of that work is in western, adventure and action. Frequent collaborators in The Rerun: John Wayne (2), Sergio Leone (2), Charles Bronson (2), Anthony Mann (2), James Stewart (2).
Known for
- Once Upon a Time in the West (1968). One of the Western villain roles he was best known for.
- Vera Cruz (1954). A 1950s Western credit from his years playing heavies.
- The Man from Laramie (1955). Another of his 1950s Western roles.
- Rio Lobo (1970). A later Western from his 73-film career.
Movies
Quick answers
- What movies and TV shows has Jack Elam been in?
- Jack Elam appears in Rio Lobo (1970), Once Upon a Time in the West (1968), The Way West (1967), The Comancheros (1961), The Man from Laramie (1955), Kiss Me Deadly (1955), The Far Country (1954), Vera Cruz (1954), Rancho Notorious (1952) and A Ticket to Tomahawk (1950) on The Remote.
- When was Jack Elam born?
- Jack Elam was born on 13 November 1920.
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