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John Saxon

John Saxon

Director & actor · born 5 August 1935 · Brooklyn, New York City, New York, USA

John Saxon (born Carmine Orrico; August 5, 1935 – July 25, 2020) was an American actor and martial artist who worked on more than 200 projects during a span of 60 years. Saxon is known for his work in Westerns and horror movies, often playing police officers and detectives.

Born and raised in Brooklyn, New York, Saxon studied acting with Stella Adler before beginning his career as a contract actor for Universal Pictures, playing in such movies as Rock, Pretty Baby (1956) and Portrait in Black (1961). During the 1970s and 1980s, he established himself as a character actor, frequently portraying law enforcement officials in horror movies such as Black Christmas (1974), Dario Argento's Tenebrae (1982), and A Nightmare on Elm Street (1984).

Where to start: A Nightmare on Elm Street (1984).

As director 1

As actor 143

TV shows 33

Frequently asked questions

What is the best John Saxon movie?

By viewer score, A Nightmare on Elm Street (1984) at 7.4/10.

What are John Saxon’s most popular movies?

From Dusk Till Dawn, A Nightmare on Elm Street, Beverly Hills Cop III.

How many movies has John Saxon made?

144 films on TMDB, 1 as director, 143 as actor.

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