His career in film and television spanned more than forty years, with appearances in over fifty movies and dozens of television shows. How do we create a person's profile? Your Scrapbook is currently empty. cemeteries found within miles of your location will be saved to your photo volunteer list. When he was a boy, he was involved in a scrape, as he later called it, with a fellow Boy Scout who stabbed him in the left eye with a pencil. Historical Person Search Search Search Results Results Evelyn May Elam (1923 - 1924) Try FREE for 14 days Try FREE for 14 days. Try again later. [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. We do a helluva lot of going, said Elam, a native of tiny Pearl, Texas, who now shares a home with his daughter, Linda K. Comer, in Evant, about 30 miles north of Lampasas and 10 miles northwest of Pearl. According to Jack Elam's entry in the 1940 federal census, by April that year he had attained the equivalent of "C-1" or one year of college education. The famed Western villain left behind Margaret, as well as his children: Jacqueline, Jeri, and Scott. Use the links under See more to quickly search for other people with the same last name in the same cemetery, city, county, etc. 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). 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An email has been sent to the person who requested the photo informing them that you have fulfilled their request, There is an open photo request for this memorial. Which memorial do you think is a duplicate of Jack Elam (8008481)? "Jack Elam: Veteran baddie, he acted in more than 50 films", obituary. And when you came here, you passed Buena Vista Wildlife Safari and RV Park (in Evant). His most distinguishing physical quality was his misaligned eye.Before his career in acting, he took several jobs in finance and served two years . This account already exists, but the email address still needs to be confirmed. 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. If you notice a problem with the translation, please send a message to [emailprotected] and include a link to the page and details about the problem. Images. Born in nov 1872. This relationship is not possible based on lifespan dates. Use Escape keyboard button or the Close button to close the carousel. https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/201957139/carl-elam. The acclaimed actor lost sight in his left eye at the age of 12 after he was accidentally stabbed with a pencil. The year 1920 is stated on both his birth and death certificates. Im feeling fine. Birth date: 6 November, 1923, Tuesday. "Sixteenth Census of the United States: 1940 Population Schedule", household of Jack M. Elam, Los Angeles, Los Angeles County, California, April 29, 1940; digitized image of original census page, Enumeration District 14, 60-1131; NARA. In that film he portrays one of a trio of gunslingers sent to a train station to kill Charles Bronson's character. To get better results, add more information such as or Birth Infoeven a guess will help. Actor. 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. This browser does not support getting your location. Needless to say, Elam is a well-known and admired figure throughout the central Texas area. That injury gave Elam his signature look, making him easily identifiable even to those not familiar with his acting work. After his performances in those two films, Elam found his villainous parts dwindling and his comic roles increasing. If you notice a problem with the translation, please send a message to [emailprotected] and include a link to the page and details about the problem. To use this feature, use a newer browser. A burial will follow the service at Forestlawn Memorial Gardens. Please contact Find a Grave at [emailprotected] if you need help resetting your password. Relationship history. Quickly see who the memorial is for and when they lived and died and where they are buried. Found more than one record for entered Email, You need to confirm this account before you can sign in. Info Share. Retrieved via FamilySearch archives. Buried in Gray, Kentucky, USA. Born William Scott Elam, his birth and death. Weve updated the security on the site. Your account has been locked for 30 minutes due to too many failed sign in attempts. Drag images here or select from your computer for Carl Jack Elam memorial. Edit a memorial you manage or suggest changes to the memorial manager. Jack Elam (William Scott Elam) Elam was born in Miami in Gila County in south central Arizona, to Millard Elam and Alice Amelia Kirby. [2] Jack's father supported the family by working assorted jobs over the years, including stints as a carpenter, "millman", and accountant. It's part of your mystique.' So we get down to see them occasionally. Wiki User. Plot #53905672. [7] Flossie was employed as well at the time as a public school teacher, while Jack also contributed to the family's income by periodically working on nearby farms gleaning cotton. Actor. Use Next and Previous buttons to navigate, or jump to a slide with the slide dots. Becoming a Find a Grave member is fast, easy and FREE. A system error has occurred. Birth 27 Dec 1923; Death: 16 Jan 1981 (elderly 57) Burial . Please enter your email and password to sign in. Sorry! 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. Learn about how to make the most of a memorial. 12 . Known as Bob to all those who loved him, he was born on the 7th of. You need a Find a Grave account to continue. 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. Jack Elam relationship list. based on information from your browser. Please enter your email and password to sign in. Elam in 1963 received a rare opportunity to portray the good guy, appearing as a reformed gunfighter, Deputy U.S. This memorial website was created in memory of Claude H Spearman, 82, born on February 6, 1915 and passed away on November 29, 1997. Jack Elam, a character actor who spent six decades playing villains in westerns and gangster films, died on Oct. 20.Cause of death was not released. Elam graduated from high school in Pearl in 1936 and went to college in Waco before taking a job as a dump truck and shovel operator doing highway construction. or anything. 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? I thought you might like to see a memorial for Carl Jack Elam I found on Findagrave.com. Are you sure that you want to remove this flower? He married Lucy Belle Wright on 5 April 1882, in Montgomery, Kane, Illinois, United States. Translation on Find a Grave is an ongoing project. To view a photo in more detail or edit captions for photos you added, click the photo to open the photo viewer. At one time, he was the manager of the Bel Air Hotel in Los Angeles. Elams brand of humor and philosophy are made evident in his colorful roles and in his relationships. Percy Shain, a veteran film and television critic for The Boston Globe, interviewed Elam in 1974 and quoted the actor's comments about the injury:.mw-parser-output .templatequote{overflow:hidden;margin:1em 0;padding:0 40px}.mw-parser-output .templatequote .templatequotecite{line-height:1.5em;text-align:left;padding-left:1.6em;margin-top:0}, "I lost my eye when I was 11 in a fight atwould you believe it?a boy scout [sic] meetingIt was a big initiation night but I got into a scrap with this other kid and he put a pencil through my eye. Are you sure that you want to report this flower to administrators as offensive or abusive? He was 84. Quickly see who the memorial is for and when they lived and died and where they are buried. The email does not appear to be a valid email address. Translation on Find a Grave is an ongoing project. . I thought you might like to see a memorial for Jack Elam I found on Findagrave.com. Oops, we were unable to send the email. Gladys Ruth Elam Fdelse 12 Nov 1909 Dd 10 Maj 1973 (lder 63) Begravning. The freedoms I enjoy each day are available because of Jack Elam and other veterans from all U.S. wars. Please reset your password. Resend Activation Email. Edit a memorial you manage or suggest changes to the memorial manager. Failed to report flower. He attended Santa Monica Junior College in California and subsequently became an accountant and, at one time, manager of the Bel Air Hotel. Retrieved via FamilySearch, December 30, 2022. For memorials with more than one photo, additional photos will appear here or on the photos tab. Support Your Local Sheriff! Jack Elam died on October 20, 2003, in Ashland, Oregon, USA of congestive heart failure. You are only allowed to leave one flower per day for any given memorial. We'd love to hear eyewitness A pioneer of the American animation industry, he introduced several developments in the . In 1962, Elam appeared as Paul Henry on Lawman in the episode titled "Clootey Hutter". Ride, Vaquero. Known as the quintessential villainous character Jack Elam lived in Ashland from 1987 until his death in 2003 at the age of eighty-two. 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. Jack Elam. With his trademark bulging eyes (one of them was blind) and borderline crazy performances, Elam was a noted scene stealer. Try again. He told me I had to get out of the business immediately or go blind. [23] During production, Elam developed what would become a lifelong relationship with an 11-year-old boy in Texas named Mickey Hays, who suffered from progeria. Weve had a pretty good life a helluva good life. Mr. Elam was an avid outdoorsman who enjoyed hunting and fishing. In Los Angeles, he worked as an auditor for Samuel Goldwyn Studios and took a job as an office controller for William Boyd at Hopalong Cassidy Productions. Jack Elam was about 11 or 12 years old and just like any another boy he wanted a rifle so bad that he could almost taste it. Gene Rayburn. Jack Elam was born on the 13th of November, 1920. Before his acting career, Elam worked as a bookkeeper at the Bank of America in Los Angeles and as an auditor for the Standard Oil Company. Jack Elam was born November 13, 1918, Miami, Gila, Arizona Birth Name: William Scott Elam He died October 20, 2003 in Ashland, Oregon of congestive heart failure Jack Elam Find A Grave Character Actors Index Page Have you ever been watching TV or a movie and wondered who is that guy? With his trademark bulging eyes (one of them was blind) and borderline crazy performances, Elam was a noted scene stealer. [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. Miami Cemetery. Are you sure that you want to delete this photo? During the summer when its nice, were out on the patio, watching the birds, the squirrels. Search above to list available cemeteries. Copy. According to her death certificate, the cause of death was paralysis. cemeteries found within miles of your location will be saved to your photo volunteer list. As manager of this memorial you can add or update the memorial using the Edit button below. Miller Funeral Home and Crematory 256-831-4611, Thank you for fulfilling this photo request. From that point on his film roles as villains dwindled and his comic roles increased. Please contact Find a Grave at [emailprotected] if you need help resetting your password. During this film Elam made a lifelong relationship with an 11-year-old boy named Mickey Hays, who suffered from progeria. Born on 4 mai 1917. Please avoid obscene, vulgar, lewd, 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! Please try again later. 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