Jack Elam, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

Jack Elam

American film and television actor

Date of Birth: 13-Nov-1920

Place of Birth: Miami, Arizona, United States

Date of Death: 20-Oct-2003

Profession: actor, television actor, film actor

Nationality: United States

Zodiac Sign: Scorpio

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).
His most distinguishing physical quality was his lazy eye.
Before his career in acting, he took several jobs in finance and served two years in the United States Navy during World War II. Elam played in 73 movies and made appearances in 41 television series.
Some of his more memorable performances were in Once Upon a Time in the West, High Noon, Support Your Local Sheriff!, and on the anthology series The Twilight Zone.