Jack Elam

Jack Elam

CountryUnited States United States
GenderMale
BirthdayNov 13, 1920
Death2003-10-20
BiographyWilliam 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). His most distinguishing physical quality was his misaligned eye. Before his career in acting, he took several jobs in finance and served two years in the U.S. Navy during World War II. Elam performed in 73 movies and in at least 41 television series.

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Known For

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as Nick Turner
Easy Street
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as Uncle Alvin 'Bully' Stevenson
Struck by Lightning
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as Frank
Temple Houston
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Temple Houston

as George Taggart
The Dakotas
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The Dakotas

as Deputy J.D. Smith
The Texas Wheelers
Ended

The Texas Wheelers

as Zack Wheeler

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