Smith in the television western "The Dakotas" which ran for only nineteen episodes. This memorial has been copied to your clipboard. Oops, we were unable to send the email. His most distinguishing physical quality was that his left eye iris was skewed to the outside (as the result of an eye injury), making him look unnaturally "wide eyed." To view a photo in more detail or edit captions for photos you added, click the photo to open the photo viewer. Are you sure that you want to report this flower to administrators as offensive or abusive? We have set your language to 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. [8][b] During that time, he was also employed in several positions before entering military service, including work as a salesman for a "house trailer agency",[11] as an accountant for the Standard Oil Company, a bookkeeper at the Bank of America, and a manager at the Hotel Bel-Air in Los Angeles. Please fill in your e-mail so we can share with you our top stories. Failed to remove flower. Elam, Elamite Haltamti or Hatamti, Akkadian Elamtu, also called Susiana, ancient country in southwestern Iran approximately equivalent to the modern region of Khzestn. You have chosen this person to be their own family member. Known as the quintessential villainous character Jack Elam lived in Ashland from 1987 until his death in 2003 at the age of eighty-two. Sorry! 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). Jack Elam was born in AZ. Birth 27 Dec 1923; Death: 16 Jan 1981 (aged 57) Burial . Where is Jack Elam buried? His eye's distinctive appearance, combined with Elam's natural acting abilities, drew the attention of many casting directors of films and television series throughout the 1950s and 1960s. This account has been disabled. We will review the memorials and decide if they should be merged. [26][c] Seven months later, in August 1961, Elam married again, then to Margaret M. He appeared mostly in westerns and gangster films playing villains. Please enter your email and password to sign in. Mr. Elam was an avid outdoorsman who enjoyed hunting and fishing. but is not a sequel. Retrieved via FamilySearch, October 2, 2022. Tragedy Among the Stars. Quickly see who the memorial is for and when they lived and died and where they are buried. You are nearing the transfer limit for memorials managed by Find a Grave. We will remember him forever. Sometimes I'm a little off center, or when I'm talking to someone I do it at a slight angle. To add a flower, click the Leave a Flower button. Jack Elam. Sorry! Im feeling fine. Make sure that the file is a photo. racist or sexually-oriented language. Use Escape keyboard button or the Close button to close the carousel. Try again. . or don't show this againI am good at figuring things out. Are you in favor of allowing Killeen residents to have backyard chickens, as outlined in a proposed ordinance? Thank you for reading! '"[14], Elam made his screen debut in 1949 in She Shoulda Said No!, an exploitation film in which a chorus girl's habitual marijuana smoking ruins her career and then drives her brother to suicide. A list of Elams many other accomplishments include serving as district chairman of the Texas Bankers Association; chairman of Housing Development in Evant; member of the Texas Bankers Association educational committee; various positions at First Methodist Church in Evant; member of the local Masonic Lodge and Shriners. Jack Albert was born in Pearl, Coryell County, Texas on June 4, 1906. There are no volunteers for this cemetery. He grew up picking cotton and lost the sight in his . This browser does not support getting your location. Edit a memorial you manage or suggest changes to the memorial manager. [5][6] Federal census records show that two years later the children, their father, stepmother, and Flossie's own mother were residing together in Globe, where Millard had a new job as an investigator for a loan company. [21][22] Elam then played the character Charlie Hankins, a town drunk, in the 1986 "Weird Western" picture The Aurora Encounter. Skip Ancestry main menu Main Menu. So I never got back to it and it's become my trademark, in a way. Continuing with this request will add an alert to the cemetery page and any new volunteers will have the opportunity to fulfill your request. To view a photo in more detail or edit captions for photos you added, click the photo to open the photo viewer. This memorial website was created in memory of Claude H Spearman, 82, born on February 6, 1915 and passed away on November 29, 1997. Relatives of Lula F. Elam Not currently available. To get better results, add more information such as or Birth Infoeven a guess will help. Are you sure that you want to delete this photo? There was an error deleting this problem. Fayetteville, Washington County, Arkansas. Jack Elam and James Stewart in a scene from the film 'The Rare Breed', 1966. In 1979, he was castideally, some saidas the Frankenstein monster in the CBS sitcom Struck by Lightning, but the show was cancelled after only three episodes. Fans might remember him as Buckshot from Bonanza, Gus Smith from The Rifleman, or as Uncle Alvin Bully Stevenson in Easy Street, the NY Times reported. Born William Scott Elam, his birth and death. Learn about how to make the most of a memorial. [14] He added, "'I had [my right eye] operated on several times and finally the doctor said he couldn't open it any more. Please contact Find a Grave at [emailprotected] if you need help resetting your password. A system error has occurred. "Mean Jack Elam really isn't". "There was a time, though, when I was making 'Rawhide,' the movie [1951], that I mentioned to Darryl Zanuck [head of 20th Century-Fox] that I could have it fixed. Actor. cemeteries found in will be saved to your photo volunteer list. There was a problem getting your location. October 20, 2003 Jack Elam/Date of death. He was a student at both Miami High School in Gila County and Phoenix Union High School in Maricopa County, graduating from there in the late 1930s. Elam celebrated birthday No. [18] The next year, for the Harold Hecht production The Way West, he was chosen for another light-hearted role, playing Preacher Weatherby and providing support to costars Robert Mitchum, Richard Widmark, and Kirk Douglas in a story about a wagon train traveling the Oregon Trail. Elam's last film roles were as Curtis in Lonesome Dove: The Series, and as Buckshot in the made-for-TV Bonanza film, Under Attack in 1995. Use the 'Report' link on "Arizona, Birth Certificates and Indexes, 1855-1930", William Scott Elam, Miami, Gilda County, Arizona, November 13, 1920, Bureau of Vital Statistics, Arizona State Board of Health, Phoenix. He was. 12 . We have set your language to In short time he became one of the most memorable supporting players in Hollywood, thanks not only to his near-demented screen persona but also to an out-of-kilter left eye, sightless from a childhood fight. Resend Activation Email, Please check the I'm not a robot checkbox, If you want to be a Photo Volunteer you must enter a ZIP Code or select your location on the map. Military Service: 12 Mar 1952. Failed to remove flower. Death date: 1 . Share this memorial using social media sites or email. Try again. Elam began his career in the late forties when he landed his debut role in She Shoulda Said No. You need a Find a Grave account to continue. No animated GIFs, photos with additional graphics (borders, embellishments. The year 1920 is stated on both his birth and death certificates. Also on television, in 1979, he performed as Frankenstein's monster on the CBS sitcom Struck by Lightning, but the show was cancelled after only three episodes (the remaining eight were unaired (and remain so) in the U.S., though all 11 were aired in the UK in 1980). Jack Elam had dated - Jean L. Hodgert (1937-1961) - He married Jean L. Hodgert in 1937 and they remained together until her death in 1961.; Margaret Jennison (1961-2003) - In 1961, he married Margaret Jennison and the duo remained together until Jack's death in 2003.; Note - He had 2 daughters, Jeri Elam and Jacqueline Elam, and one son named Scott Elam. As shown in the documentary I Am Not A Freak viewers see how close Elam and Hays really were. cemeteries found within miles of your location will be saved to your photo volunteer list. or anything. Wade married Helen Elam on July 10, 1959 in Fayetteville, AR. In 1962, Elam appeared as Paul Henry on Lawman in the episode titled "Clootey Hutter". Elam performed in 73 movies and in at least 41 television series. Please purchase a subscription to read our premium content. In addition to Jenny, his wife of 42 years, Elam is survived by three children, Jeri, Scott and Jacqueline; three grandchildren . cemeteries found within kilometers of your location will be saved to your photo volunteer list. He gave so that I can receive. The cast of 'The Cannonball Run', directed by Hal Needham, 1981. Your new password must contain one or more uppercase and lowercase letters, and one or more numbers or special characters. each comment to let us know of abusive posts. The mules might break loose at night and we had to go find them, he said, relaxing in the easy chair in front of the TV where he enjoys watching The Price is Right game show. Include gps location with grave photos where possible. Tack fr att du hjlper till med Find a Grave! Because of his failing eyesight, a result of his boyhood injury, Elam had to find another career, and in 1948 he turned to acting. (or "Wild Weed"). Please enter your email and password to sign in. Sorry! Are you sure that you want to remove this flower? He was one of four sons born to Albert C. Cox and Lois Basham. He is best remembered as a character actor who played mostly villains in western and gangster films. The email does not appear to be a valid email address. This account already exists, but the email address still needs to be confirmed. Mr. Elam. Please check your email and click on the link to activate your account. He once operated an egg farm with 50,000 chickens and a number of feed lots with 200 or so head of cattle. We would do well if we learn from the Greatest Generation and show our veneration to those that are still with us today.. [8][13] That work required Jack to spend long hours each day reading and examining in detail large quantities of financial records, a routine that put too much strain on his right eye, his "good eye". When Andrew Jackson "Jack" Elam was born in 1859, in Bond, Illinois, United States, his father, Thomas Alexander Elam, was 26 and his mother, Sarah Ann Mayfield, was 19. Read more on Twitter, @amomama_usa. Flowers added to the memorial appear on the bottom of the memorial or here on the Flowers tab. We believe that every person's story is important as it provides our community with an opportunity to feel a sense of belonging, share their hopes and dreams. Fotofrfrgan har skickats. Search above to list available cemeteries. He appeared in a supporting comedic role alongside Frank Sinatra in the comedy-gone-western Dirty Dingus McGee (1970) and flaunted his cantankerous side with Willie Nelson in Where the Hells that Gold? How do we create a person's profile? During his film career he appeared in over 50 movies as well as a number of television roles, like "Bonanza," the television movie "The Over-the-Hill Gang," and the mini-series "How the West Was Won." Although he has experienced his fair share of highs and lows over the years, Elam says all in all, he considers himself a lucky man. Learn more about merges. After his performances in those two films, Elam found his villainous parts dwindling and his comic roles increasing. Becoming a Find a Grave member is fast, easy and FREE. Resend Activation Email, Please check the I'm not a robot checkbox, If you want to be a Photo Volunteer you must enter a ZIP Code or select your location on the map. We collect and match historical records that Ancestry users have contributed to their family trees to create each person's profile. There was a problem getting your location. It was 20 years, though, before it started drifting. That injury gave Elam his signature look, making him easily identifiable even to those not familiar with his acting work. Mann, Damian, and Bill Choy. Oops, we were unable to send the email. Be Nice. "Arizona, County Marriages, 1871-1964," Millard Elam and Flossie I. Varney, April 8, 1928; "Fifteenth Census of the United States: 1930 Population Schedule", household of Millard Elam, Miami, Gila County, Arizona, April 8, 1930; digitized image of original census page, ED 42, sheet 11B, line 85, family 257; NARA. They finally took out the lens and made it sightless. The word "creature" immediately caught my eye so I quickly fished it out and beheld the all-black box: the vague outline of some slouchy, hairy, man-shaped thing standing knee . Where is Jack Elam buried? Explore the Find A Grave index on Ancestry. Learn more about merges. You can customize the cemeteries you volunteer for by selecting or deselecting below. Are you sure that you want to delete this memorial? As a Boy Scout, he lost the sight in his left eye when another Scout threw a pencil at him in a troop meeting. He was surrounded by love, compassion, and his family as left this world behind to be in the arms of Jesus. He loves Dr Pepper and pretty much anything sweet to eat: chocolate pie, lemon pie, cake, banana pudding, and Reeses THiNS candy, which sit in a dish beside his chair. Use the links under See more to quickly search for other people with the same last name in the same cemetery, city, county, etc. He also appeared in several western series the following decade. In 1936, when he was sixteen, Elam reportedly lied about his age to get a job as an auditor with Standard Oil, following in his father's footsteps. Before his career in acting, he took several jobs in finance and served two years in the United States Navy during World War 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). Failed to delete memorial. Although California marriage records document that Jack Millard Elam and Jean Louise Hodgert married in Los Angeles on April 20, 1944, the U.S. Census of 1940 documents that the couple that year were already living together in the city as husband and wife. By 1930, he was living with his father, older sister Mildred, and their stepmother, Flossie Varney Elam. Threats of harming another Provided in association with Find a Grave, Do not sell or share my personal information. If you have questions, please contact [emailprotected]. This database contains an index to cemetery and burial details posted on Find a Grave from the United States. Share with Us. Support Your Local Gunfighter is a 1971 American comic Western film directed by Burt Kennedy and starring James Garner and Suzanne Pleshette.The screenplay was written by James Edward Grant.The picture shares many cast and crew members and plot elements with the earlier Support Your Local Sheriff! Born William Scott Elam, his birth and death records indicate his birth year as 1920. Princess of the Nile. Resend Activation Email. After coming back to central Texas, he established Evant Feed Mill in early 1946, and a year later bought Evant Water Works. Click here to submit your listings. He is best remembered as a character actor who played mostly villains in western and gangster films. Much admired and handsome actor James Garner was a Hollywood good guy who took a heartbreaking secret to his grave. Notifications from this discussion will be disabled. I thought you might like to see a memorial for Jack Elam I found on Findagrave.com. cemeteries found within miles of your location will be saved to your photo volunteer list. I thought you might like to see a memorial for Jack Elam I found on Findagrave.com. . To use this feature, use a newer browser. Add to your scrapbook. "California, County Birth and Death Records, 1800-1994", database with images, microfilm copy of original death certificate of Jean Hodgert Elam, January 24, 1961; California Department of Health, Sacramento. Elam was born in Miami, Arizona, on November 13, 1920. According to her death certificate, the cause of death was paralysis. In between those two films, he also played a comically cranky old coot opposite John Wayne in Howard Hawkss Rio Lobo (1970). His greatest accomplishment in life was the. Learn more about managing a memorial . Elam had a gruff, cockeyed look that was disconcerting but memorable. Elam got his first movie job by trading his accounting services for a role. Born William Scott Elam, his birth and death. Which memorial do you think is a duplicate of Carl Elam (201957139)? Try again later. Jack Elam recently celebrated his 105th birthday. Save to an Ancestry Tree, a virtual cemetery, your clipboard for pasting or Print. He was popular for being a Movie Actor. Elam was not a fan of acting that inspired psychological speculation and was more oriented toward the what you see is what you get approach to the craft. So we get down to see them occasionally. Elam said, "You know I've met a lot of people, but I've never met anybody that got next to me like Mickey. Elam had two daughters, Jeri Elam and Jacqueline Elam, and a son, Scott Elam. cemeteries found within miles of your location will be saved to your photo volunteer list. Elam lost the sight in his left eye when he was stabbed with a pencil during a boyhood altercation with a fellow Boy Scout. 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In 1988, Elam co-starred with Willie Nelson in the movie Where The Hells That Gold?In 1994, Elam was inducted into the Hall of Great Western Performers of the National Cowboy and Western Heritage Museum. [4] After their mother's death, young Jack and his older sister Mildred went to live with various family members until Millard married again in April 1928, then to Kansas native Flossie Varney. Are you adding a grave photo that will fulfill this request? Which memorial do you think is a duplicate of Jack Elam (8008481)? Before pursuing his career in acting, he worked as an accountant, like his father, in . Buried Little Rock, Pulaski County, Arkansas, United States of America. Over the next decade as an actor, Elam continued to perform most often in gangster films and Westerns, firmly establishing himself in those genres as a reliable and memorable villain or "heavy". On October 31, 2022, beloved brother, husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, Robert James White died peacefully at home. Please reset your password. To view a photo in more detail or edit captions for photos you added, click the photo to open the photo viewer. In 1949 he made his film debut in "She Shoulda Said No!" He was cremated and the location of his ashes are unknown. cryo Get an email notification whenever someone contributes to the discussion. Where is Jack Elam buried? One of the most recognizable faces in the movies as well as one of the most memorable western heavies.#JackElam #classicheavy #classicwesterns Year start date must be less than year end date. . On television in the 1950s and 1960s, he made multiple guest-star appearances on many popular Western series, including The Lone Ranger, Gunsmoke, The Rifleman, Lawman, Bonanza, Cheyenne, Have Gun Will Travel, Zorro, The Rebel, F Troop, Tales of Wells Fargo, The Texan, and Rawhide. Results 1-20 of 244 View Record Name Birth Date Death Date Burial or . accounts, the history behind an article. Made a lot of money and lost some. Be Truthful. Pallbearers will be Joe Crosby, Steve Junior, Mussy Mitchell, Wayne Stephens, Phillip Faulkner, and Sam Morgan. You can customize the cemeteries you volunteer for by selecting or deselecting below. William Scott "Jack" Elam, was an American film and television actor best known for his numerous roles as villains in Western films and, later in his career,. based on information from your browser. [16] The Dakotas ran for 19 episodes. He exchanged vows with Margaret Jennison in 1961, and the couple remained together until Elam passed away in 2003 of congestive heart failure. This browser does not support getting your location. Jack Elam was born on the 13th of November, 1920.
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