By 1930, he was living with his father, older sister Mildred, and their stepmother, Flossie Varney Elam. By 1930, he was living with his father, older sister Mildred, and their stepmother, Flossie Varney Elam. Margaret M. Jennison (23 August1961 - 20 October2003)( his death)( 1 child), Jean L. Hodgert (24 August1939 - 24 January1961)( her death)( 2 children). Colonel Dustin "Dusty" "The Twilight Zone"- Will the Real Martian Please Stand Up? 5/26/1961, 29. Colorful American character actor equally adept at vicious killers or grizzled sidekicks. "The Untouchables"- Pressure (1962) TV Episode . Jug Alverson- Testimony of Evil (1961) TV Episode . Stan Wilinski- Syndicate Sanctuary (1960) TV Episode . Nick Bravo103. She was preceded in death by her husband, William Morgan Elam; son, M. Menu. Cockeyed Cowboys of Calico County (1970) . Kittrick, 54. Marshal and reformed gunfighter J. D. Smith in the ABC/Warner Brothers series, The Dakotas, a television western that ran for only nineteen episodes. episode: "Bad Night in Big Butte" (episode # 2.23) 3/2/1972, 6. Big Guns Talk: The Story of the Western (1997) (TV) . Himself2. While working on Rawhide (1951), star Tyrone Power took a liking to novice actor Elam and convinced 20th Century-Fox studio boss Darryl F. Zanuck to sign him to a contract and had him cast in American Guerrilla in the Philippines (1950). "Detective in the House" (1985) TV Series . Nick Turner21. "Frontier" (1955) in episode: "Ferdinand Meyer's Army" His most distinguishing physical quality was his misaligned eye. Also learn how He earned most of Jack Elam networth? 5.13) 1/5/1961, 34. William Scott 'Jack' Elam (November 13, 1920 - 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). Far Country, The (1954) . Newberry, 102. CONTENT MAY BE COPYRIGHTED BY WIKITREE COMMUNITY MEMBERS. "Gunsmoke" (1955) playing "Del Ordman" in episode: The first was "The Sundowners," a 1950 film starring Robert Preston, which helped launch his long career. # 4.28) 4/14/1960, 37. The Gun Runners (1958) . Arnold aka Gunrunners (International: English title)132. Learn How rich is He in this year and how He spends money? "Gunsmoke" (1955) playing "Jim Barrett" in episode: "My Structural Info Facts Filmography Known for movies The 13th Warrior (1999) as Herald G.O.D. "Black Beauty" (1978/I) (mini) TV Series . Jonas McBride44. The Trader, 123. Corral (1957), Baby Face Nelson (1958), and The Comancheros (1961). Required fields are marked *. Ace Williams83. Red Pony, The (1973) (TV) . Granddad, 48. Your email address will not be published. And I didn't either. Their son Scott Elam is an actor, known for The 13th Warrior (1999), G.O.D. His misaligned eye stood out as his most distinguishing physical characteristic. In between those two films, he also played a comically cranky old coot opposite John Wayne in Howard Hawks's Rio Lobo (1970). He once described the career of a character actor. The acclaimed actor lost sight in his left eye at the age of 12 after he was accidentally stabbed with a pencil. It is unknown if Margaret is still alive or if she is dead. (13-Nov-1988), The Girl, the Gold Watch, & Dynamite (25-May-1981), The Apple Dumpling Gang Rides Again (6-Jul-1979), The New Daughters of Joshua Cabe (29-May-1976), Pat Garrett and Billy the Kid (23-May-1973), Support Your Local Gunfighter (26-May-1971), Cockeyed Cowboys of Calico County (1-May-1970), Once Upon a Time in the West (21-Dec-1968), Gunfight at the O.K. "Bronco"- The Equalizer (1961) TV Episode . Toothy Thompson- The Besieged (1958) TV Episode . Dooley109. Jack Elam & Sons Painting & WaLLCovering in Exeter, CA | Photos | Reviews | Based in Exeter, ranks in the top 99% of licensed contractors in California. login Millard Elam (1887 - 1965) (or "Wild Weed"). "Gunslinger" (1961) in episode: "Hostage Fort, The" (episode He is from USA. The first was The Sundowners (1950), starring Robert Preston, which helped launch his career. In 1949, Elam made his debut in She Shoulda Said No!, an exploitation film in which a chorus girl's marijuana smoking ruins her career and drives her brother to suicide. "The Texan"- Lady Tenderfoot (1960) TV Episode . Dud Parsons- South of the Border (1959) TV Episode . Luke Watson- The Easterner (1958) TV Episode . Tug Swann122. Copy to clipboard. After that, he worked as a bookkeeper at the Bank of America in Los Angeles and as an auditor for the Standard Oil Company. Jack Elam now lives in Ashland, Oregon. Count the Hours (1953) . Max Vern aka Every Minute Counts (UK)172. William Scott Elam Nick Name Jack Jack Elam as seen in a publicity photo circa 1950 (Studio Publicity / eBay / Public Domain) Age He was born on November 13, 1920. He appeared with "The Wild Wild West"- The Night of Montezuma's Hordes (1967) TV Episode . Zack Slade88. He was married twice, first to Jean Elam from 1937 to her death in 1961 and second, Margaret Jennison from 1961 until his death in 2003. "Gunsmoke" (1955) playing "Sam Band" in episode: "Clayton Late Night with David Letterman. It took only one movie to make me a life-long fan of his. He appeared with great aplomb in Westerns and gangster films alike, and in later years played to wonderful effect in comedic roles. "Richard Diamond, Private Detective" (1957) in episode: Three years later, he returned in the same role in the film's sequel The Cannonball Run II. He had his first comic role in "Support Your Local Sheriff" (1969) and played an eccentric sidekick to John Wayne in "Rio Lobo" (1970). Lacy and the Mississippi Queen (1978) (TV) . Willie Red Moonfleet (1955) . Damen156. Elam spent a good part of the scene trying to trap an annoying fly in his gun barrel. His mother died in 1922 when Jack was two years old. One of my favorite quotes from him was from him in Rio Lobo. William Scott Elam, known as Jack Elam (November 13, 1920 - 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). 3.9 Stavro 2001 The Twilight Zone 7.2 TV Series Homeless Man 2002 1 ep The Outer Limits 7.7 TV Series Lord Reston Cockeyed Cowboys of Calico County (1970) . Kittrick aka A Woman for Charley (UK: TV title)73. "Stagecoach West" (1960) in episode: "Fork in the Road, A" "Malachi" (episode # 11.9) 11/13/1965, 20. In 1979 he was cast as the Frankenstein monster in the CBS sitcom Struck by Lightning, but the show was cancelled after only three episodes. Showcase yourself on IMDbPro Add to list More at IMDbPro Contact info Agent info Known for The 13th Warrior 6.6 Herald 1999 G.O.D. After that, he worked as a bookkeeper at the Bank of America in Los Angeles and as an auditor for the Standard Oil Company. "Brian Keith Show, The" (1972) playing "Captain Tuttle", 8. His mother died in 1922 when Jack was two years old. "The Legend of Jesse James"- Three Men from Now (1965) TV Episode . Deacon95. 1.7) 11/11/1958, 45. At 83 years old, Jack Elam height Parents are Millard Elam and Alice Amelia Kriby. "The Virginian" aka The Men from Shiloh (new title)- Rich Man, Poor Man (1970) TV Episode . Harve Yost74. "Gunsmoke" (1955) playing "Clem Steed" in episode: Gunfight at the O.K. The Battle at Apache Pass (1952) . Mescal Jack178. In 1966, Jack Elam co-starred with Clint Walker in the western The Night of the Grizzly. He died of congestive heart failure on October 20, 2003, in Ashland, Oregon, U.S. In his film and television career, William Scott "Jack" Elam (November 13, 1920 - October 20, 2003) played villains in Western films, and, later in his career, comedies (sometimes outing his villainous image). The Aurora Encounter (1986) . Charlie18. His net worth has been growing significantly in 2021-2022. "Squawman, The" (episode # 2.5) 11/1/1973, 5. Sundowners, The (1950) . Earl Boyce, 128. Elam made multiple guest star appearances in many popular Western television series in the 1950s and 1960s, including Gunsmoke, The Rifleman, Lawman (TV series), Bonanza, Cheyenne, Have Gun Will Travel, Zorro, The Lone Ranger and Rawhide. To son William Elam a musket at my house. 1924. The Last Sunset (1961) . Ed Hobbs114. He was a grocery store owner and manager of Elam Village Grocery. "High Chaparral, The" (1967) playing "Mackdin" in episode: He then appeared in the role of "Hick Peterson" in a first-season episode of Home Improvement alongside Ernest Borgnine (Season 1, episode 20 "Birds Of A Feather Flock To Tim"). Jack Elam's last great part was in Sam Peckinpah's . American film actor best known for his numerous roles as villains in Western films. Wait till you hear about the movie he turned down.ooops:) A Knife for the Ladies (1974) . Jarrod (Sheriff) aka A Knife in the Dark (Europe: English title: video title) aka Jack the Ripper Goes West aka Silent Sentence (TV title)55. Margaret Jennison became the second and last wife of Scott Jack Elam commonly known as Jack Elam. 1961, 35. Margaret Jennison's Husband Margaret Jennison's husband, Jack Elam is a notable film and television actor. Last Challenge, The (1967) . Ernest Scarnes, 66. "Temple Houston" (1963) TV Series . George Taggart Lacy and the Mississippi Queen (1978) (TV) . Willie Red Fire41. Copy and paste this as text into your genealogy software or website Jack Elam made appearances on television in the 1950s and 1960s as the guest star on many popular Western series, including Gunsmoke, The Rifleman, Lawman, Bonanza, Cheyenne, Has Gun Will Travel, Zorro, The Lone Ranger, The Rebel, F Troop, Tales of Wells Fargo, The Texan, and Rawhide. Elam said, You know Ive met a lot of people, but Ive never met anybody that got next to me like Mickey.In 1986, Elam also co-starred on the short-lived comedy series Easy Street as Alvin Bully Stevenson, the down-on-his-luck uncle of Loni Andersons character, L. K. McGuire. Jack has been married to Margaret Jennison since 1961. Gilbert Elam to tarry with his God Father William Hatcher until he is 17. Elam classified the stages of a moderately successful actors life, as defined by the way a film director refers to the actor suggested for a part. Scott Elam is known for The 13th Warrior (1999), G.O.D. "The Texas Wheelers" (1974) TV Series . Zack Wheeler (1974-75)54. Scrooge's Rock 'N' Roll Christmas (1984) (TV) . Scrooge23. "Richard Diamond, Private Detective" (1957) in episode: 'Shootout at Rio Lobo ' ,Jack is sitting in a trailer with Duke, and a couple of others,and much to the amusement of Duke,describes his career as a character actor, in this way, "Who's Jack Elam. Dirty Dingus Magee (1970) . John Wesley Hardin72. There are 7 replies in this Thread which was already clicked 12,937 times. Jack Elam (William Scott Elam) Elam was born in Miami in Gila County in south central Arizona, to Millard Elam and Alice Amelia Kirby. Elam had two daughters, Jeri Elam and Jacqueline Elam, and a son, Scott Elam. In the old days, Rory Calhoun was the hero because he was the hero and I was the heavy because I was the heavy - and nobody cared what my problem was. Growing up, he picked cotton around his home. Daughters: Jeri Elam and Jacqueline Elam. I never had a problem - other than the fact I was just bad. New Daughters of Joshua Cabe, The (1976) (TV) . He was working as a bookkeeper at the Bank of America in Los Angeles and as an auditor for the Standard Oil Company before he became a successful actor. Honest John- A Bride for Buford (1967) TV Episode . Buford Buckalaw- The Spitfire (1961) TV Episode . Dodie Hoad 70. Knife for the Ladies, A (1974) . Jarrod (Sheriff), 46. William Scott "Jack" Elam (November 13, 1920 - 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). He was born on March 8, 1929 to Henry and Mattie (Mosley) Elam in Meridian, MS. The Night of the Grizzly (1966) . Hank92. The Texan Meets Calamity Jane (1950) (uncredited) . Henchman aka Calamity Jane and the Texan (USA: TV title)186. His best known works consist of Once Upon a Time in the West, High Noon and the television program The Twilight Zone. Mini Bio (1) Scott Elam is known for The 13th Warrior (1999), G.O.D. Montezuma's Hordes, The" (episode # 3.8) 10/27/1967, 16. Smith99. In World War II, he served two years in the United States Navy and subsequently became an independent accountant in Hollywood; one of his clients was movie mogul Samuel Goldwyn. The Comancheros (1961) . Horseface (Comanchero)113. She Shoulda Said No (1949) . Raymond, 2. We have estimated By the mid 1970s, Elam had essayed dozens of such roles; gradually, over the next few yearsupon becoming "too old and too fat to jump on a horse," as he puts it-Elam grew a long beard and settled into lovable-old-coot characterizations. His most distinguishing physical quality was his misaligned eye.Before his career in acting, he took several jobs in finance and served two years . "Lonesome Dove: The Series"- High Lonesome (????) He grew up picking cotton and lost the sight in his left eye during a boyhood accident when he was stabbed with a pencil at a Boy Scout meeting. In between those two films, he also played a comically cranky old coot opposite John Wayne in Howard Hawkss Rio Lobo (1970). "Sugarfoot" (1957) TV Series . Toothy Thompson, 82. To son Robert Elam to live with my father-in-law Edward Hatcher. Toggle navigation. "Frontier"- Ferdinand Meyer's Army (1955) TV Episode . Father Matias- Cattle Drive to Casper (1955) TV Episode . Ness Fowler149. (episode # 1.21) 2/10/1958, 47. High Noon (1952) (uncredited) . Charlie, 112. Enlaces a sitios. "Restless Gun, The" (1957) in episode: "Trail to Sunset" Kid Sheleen, 52. Edited once, last by ethanedwards (Jan 31st 2017). Elam got this part after James Coburn declined the role; the series ran for only twenty-six weeks. Discover Jack Elam's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Fire, 33. "How the West Was Won" (1977) (mini) TV Series . Cully Louis L'Amour's Down the Long Hills (1986) (TV) . Squires aka Down the Long Hills19. later years played to wonderful effect in comedic roles. Hawmps! The last Post (Apr 20th 2010) by ethanedwards. Kid Corey- Vampire/The Lady and the Longhorn (1978) TV Episode . Hollis Buford Jr.31. "F Troop"- Dirge for the Scourge (1965) TV Episode . Sam Urp94. Margaret became the stepmother of Scott Elam and Jeri Elam. Elam was born in Miami, Arizona, on November 13, 1920. In 1988, Elam co-starred with Willie Nelson in the movie Where The Hell's That Gold? Get me a young Jack Elam. Apple Dumpling Gang Rides Again, The (1979) . Big His real name was William Scott Elam, and he was born Nov. 13, 1920, in Miami. Elam was born in Miami in Gila County in south central Arizona, to Millard Elam and Alice Amelia Kirby. Their son Scott Elam is an actor, known for The 13th Warrior (1999), G.O.D. Nicholas to Kick Around Anymore: Part 1" (episode # 3.12) I love writing and learning new things in order to better educate those in need. Squires, 13. He lost the sight of his left eye in a childhood accident with a pencil. Lure of the Wilderness (1952) . Dave Longden, 117. "Tombstone Territory"- Day of the Amnesty (1959) TV Episode . Wally Jobe130. "Jane Wyman Presents The Fireside Theatre" aka Jane Wyman Presents (USA: rerun title) aka Jane Wyman Theater (USA)- Tunnel Eight (1958) TV Episode . Quirt Avery135. The Bushwhackers (1952) . Cree, first henchman aka The Rebel (UK)180. (2001), and The Twilight Zone (2002). It happened during a Boy Scout meeting when another boy took a pencil, threw it, and it jabbed his eyeball. His father, originally from Wyoming, worked as a millman for the Miami Copper Co. At only 3 years old, Jack lost his mother to a likely stroke. Height. Vijoni u Missjoni; Rettur; Grupp Pastorali Sghajtar In 1968, Elam had a cameo in Sergio Leone's celebrated spaghetti Western Once Upon a Time in the West. His mother died on Sep. 24, 1924, when he was only three years old. "Eight Is Enough"- The Return of Joe Simons (1980) TV Episode . Joe Simons- You Won't Have Nicholas to Kick Around Anymore: Part 1 (1978) TV Episode34. Wife Robin Ne What is Nettie Stanley from 'Gypsy Sisters' doing Who is Emily Compagno? (1976) . Bad Jack Cutter50. His most distinguishing physical quality was his lazy left eye. best known as a colorful American character actor equally adept two daughters, Jeri Elam and Jacqueline Elam, and a son, Scott Elam. "Untouchables, The" (1959) playing "Nick Bravo" in episode: Hot Lead and Cold Feet (1978) . Rattlesnake, 32. Elam played in 73 movies and made an appearance in 41 television series. Ride, Vaquero! The obituary was featured in Charlotte Observer on . "Gunsmoke" (1955) playing "Hector Lowell" in episode: Pony Express Rider (1976) . Crazy Charlie47. Dragoon Wells Massacre (1957) . Tioga aka Dragon Wells Massacre144. Montana Territory (1952) . Gimp177. She has been getting attention because of her famous husband Jack Elam who is now deceased. This is really great in knowing who they are. He was born in Miami, Arizona, U.S. on November 13, 1920. In 1981, Elam played an eccentric doctor in the movie The Cannonball Run as Doctor Nikolas Van Helsing. (episode # 1.5) 11/1/1960, 36. Elam was born in Miami in Gila County in south central Arizona, to Millard Elam and Alice Amelia Kirby. Born in Lee City, Wolfe County, Kentucky, on August 10, 1946, he was the son of the late Siegel and Ruby Noriene Taulbee Elam. Support Your Local Gunfighter (1971) . Jug May/'Swifty' Morgan68. "Daniel Boone"- The Sound of Fear (1965) TV Episode . Dr. Miller Petch96. Bud Krelman20. 1.20) 2/8/1968, 13. My Man and I (1952) . Celestino Garcia174. Gunfight at the O.K. After that, Jack Elam enrolled at Santa Monica Junior College in California. I Am Not a Freak (1987) (TV) . Mickey's Friend, Archive Footage1. "Cheyenne" (1955) TV Series . Toothy Thompson, 93. "Tarzan"- The Circus (1967) TV Episode . Bellak91. Date of birth 13 November 1918Miami, Arizona, USA, Date of death 20 October 2003Ashland, Oregon, USA. "Zane Grey Theater" (1956) in episode: "Deception" (episode With three field goals, including one from 51 yards, Elam ensured the final home game of Shannon Sharpe's career would be a win. Dirty Dingus Magee (1970) . John Wesley Hardin, 55.

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