Jack Elam

Actor, TV Actor

1920 – 2003

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Who was Jack Elam?

William Scott "Jack" Elam was an American film actor best known for his numerous roles as villains in Western films and, later in his career, comedies. His most distinguishing physical quality was the iris of his left eye, which was skewed to the outside, making him look unnaturally "wide eyed".

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Born
Nov 13, 1920
Miami
Also known as
  • William Scott Elam
  • William Scott "Jack" Elam
Parents
Siblings
Spouses
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Nationality
  • United States of America
Profession
Education
  • Santa Monica College
Lived in
  • Arizona
  • Ashland
Died
Oct 20, 2003
Ashland

Submitted
on July 23, 2013

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