William Scott "Jack" Elam (November 13, 1920 [1] – October 20, 2003) was an American film and television actor best known for his numerous roles as villains in Western films and, later in his career, comedies (sometimes spoofing his villainous image).

2018年7月25日 · 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. 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.

This is the filmography of American actor Jack Elam (November 13, 1920 – October 20, 2003), including his film and television appearances, between 1949 and 1995. Jack Elam in Kansas City Confidential

2003年10月22日 · Jack Elam, a character actor and favorite Western villain who menaced good-guy cowboys with his crazy grin, wild eyes and remorseless gun-slinging in films such as "Rawhide"...

William Scott "Jack" Elam (November 13, 1920 [1] – October 20, 2003) was an American film and television actor best known for his numerous roles as villains in Western films, and later in his career, comedies (sometimes spoofing his villainous image).

2025年3月21日 · Jack Elam is a name that resonates deeply within the world of classic Western films. With his unmistakable presence and unique features, he carved a niche for himself in Hollywood history. Born into humble beginnings, Jack Elam rose to become one of the most recognizable faces in the Western genre.