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Jack Elam

Jack Elam

Actor · born 13 November 1920 · Miami, Gila, Arizona, USA

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.

Where to start: Once Upon a Time in the West (1968).

As actor 116

TV shows 25

Frequently asked questions

What is the best Jack Elam movie?

By viewer score, Once Upon a Time in the West (1968) at 8.3/10.

What are Jack Elam’s most popular movies?

Once Upon a Time in the West, High Noon, The Cannonball Run.

How many movies has Jack Elam made?

116 films on TMDB, 116 as actor.

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