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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? We will review the memorials and decide if they should be merged. 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. Retrieved via FamilySearch archives, December 31, 2022. Are you sure that you want to delete this memorial? Buried in Jacksonville, Florida, USA. [17], In 1966 Jack Elam was cast in his first comedic role by Paramount Pictures, playing Hank in the Western film The Night of the Grizzly starring Clint Walker. We sure do, Linda said, smiling. Jump ahead to February 1963 and Elam bought stock in First National Bank of Evant, and was named bank director the following year, and chairman of the board in 1965. Which memorial do you think is a duplicate of Jack Elam (8008481)? 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. During the summer when its nice, were out on the patio, watching the birds, the squirrels. He is best remembered as a character actor who played mostly villains in western and gangster films. Found more than one record for entered Email, You need to confirm this account before you can sign in. With his trademark bulging eyes (one of them was blind) and borderline crazy performances, Elam was a noted scene stealer. Search above to list available cemeteries. Are you sure that you want to delete this photo? [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. Edit your search or learn more. His mother died in 1922 when Jack was two years old. Born in 23 Sep 1924 and died in 20 Mar 1989 Forest Park, Illinois Jack Edmond Elam Jack Elam was born on the 13th of November, 1920. cryo Birth date: 6 November, 1923, Tuesday. Exshaw, John (2003). To view a photo in more detail or edit captions for photos you added, click the photo to open the photo viewer. "California Marriage Index, 1960-1985", database with marriage certificate of Jack Elam and Margaret M. Jennison, Los Angeles, California, August 23, 1961; Center of Health Statistics, California Department of Health Services, Sacramento. 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[5][8][12] For a few years after his discharge from the navy, Elam continued to apply his business training as an accountant for Hopalong Cassidy Productions and as an independent auditor for Samuel Goldwyn and other moguls and companies associated with the film industry. Please try again later. Are you sure that you want to delete this memorial? Susa was Elam's capital, and in classical sources the name of the country is sometimes Susiana. Sorry! EVANT Jack Elam was never one to spend much time sitting around idly, and now that the decorated World War II veteran has reached the ripe ol . This flower has been reported and will not be visible while under review. The Norseman. Oops, we were unable to send the email. Year should not be greater than current year. You need a Find a Grave account to continue. "Jack Elam: Veteran baddie, he acted in more than 50 films", obituary. The famed Western villain left behind Margaret, as well as his children: Jacqueline, Jeri, and Scott. Marshal J. D. Smith, in the ABC/Warner Bros. series The Dakotas, a Western intended as the successor of Cheyenne. He attended Miami High School in Gila County, Arizona and Phoenix Union High School in Maricopa County, Arizona, the latter from which he graduated in the late 1930s. Save to an Ancestry Tree, a virtual cemetery, your clipboard for pasting or Print. To view a photo in more detail or edit captions for photos you added, click the photo to open the photo viewer. 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Translation on Find a Grave is an ongoing project. Find headstones and burial information reaching back to the 1600s in this Find A Grave index. Image of original death certificate retrieved via FamilySearch, October 1, 2022. The year 1920 is stated on both his birth and death certificates. He had his first comic role in "Support Your Local Sheriff" (1969) and played an eccentric sidekick to John Wayne in "Rio Lobo" (1970). 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. We go there nearly every day and drive through. There is a problem with your email/password. . 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." Grizzled actor who played supporting roles, usually as the villain, in numerous westerns. "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. This memorial has been copied to your clipboard. Birth 27 Dec 1923; Death: 16 Jan 1981 (elderly 57) Burial . Birth 27 Dec 1923; Death: 16 Jan 1981 (elderly 57) Burial . He attended Santa Monica Junior College in California and subsequently became an accountant and, at one time, manager of the Bel Air Hotel. As a child he worked in the cotton fields. One of the most recognizable faces in the movies as well as one of the most memorable western heavies.#JackElam #classicheavy #classicwesterns As manager of this memorial you can add or update the memorial using the Edit button below. Smith in the television western "The Dakotas" which ran for only nineteen episodes. We have set your language to See "Sixteenth Census of the United States: 1940 Population Schedule", household of Jack M. Elam and Jean L. Elam, Los Angeles City, Los Angeles County, California, April 29, 1940; digitized image of original census page, Enumeration District 14, 60-1131; NARA. Try again later. Are you sure that you want to delete this photo? Jack Elam (William Scott Elam) Elam was born in Miami in Gila County in south central Arizona, to Millard Elam and Alice Amelia Kirby. Your new password must contain one or more uppercase and lowercase letters, and one or more numbers or special characters. [14] "'I only see out of one eye'", he explained in an interview published in The Baltimore Sun in 1974, "'and that eye kept going shut.'" Oops, something didn't work. racist or sexually-oriented language. "Mean Jack Elam really isn't". 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. The Night of the Grizzly. Jack Elam. Please ensure you have given Find a Grave permission to access your location in your browser settings. Try again later. cemeteries found within miles of your location will be saved to your photo volunteer list. Winds S at 10 to 20 mph.. Clear skies. Followers. Previously sponsored memorials or famous memorials will not have this option. This memorial has been copied to your clipboard. In 1961, he played a slightly crazed bus passenger on The Twilight Zone episode "Will the Real Martian Please Stand Up?". Who is else Buried at Miami Cemetery in Ohio? Retrieved via FamilySearch, December 30, 2022. Death date. We hope that you continue to enjoy our free content. [16] He was then cast as George Taggart, "a former gunfighter who has become a U.S. marshal", in the 19631964 NBC/WB series Temple Houston. On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. Include gps location with grave photos where possible. "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. He had his first comic role in "Support Your Local Sheriff" (1969) and played an eccentric sidekick to John Wayne in "Rio Lobo" (1970). To add a flower, click the Leave a Flower button. Results 1-20 of 244 View Record Name Birth Date Death Date Burial or . Try again later. The sponsor of a memorial may add an additional. Known as Bob to all those who loved him, he was born on the 7th of. The acclaimed actor lost sight in his left eye at the age of 12 after he was accidentally stabbed with a pencil. There is 1 volunteer for this cemetery. "Arizona Deaths, 1870-1951", digital image of original death certificate of Alice Kirby Elam, September 7, 1924; Globe, Gila County, Arizona; Department of Library and Archives, Phoenix, Arizona. "Gary Coleman's final resting place will be a secret," his friend Anna Gray . [20], In 1969, he played another comedic role in Support Your Local Sheriff!, which was followed two years later by Support Your Local Gunfighter, both opposite James Garner. He is best remembered as a character actor who played mostly villains in western and gangster films. He was 84. Failed to report flower. Where is Jack Elam buried? Should the Killeen City Council agree to pay an architect $108,000 to design a new City Hall, which may go before voters in the fall? . Close this window, and upload the photo(s) again. A system error has occurred. You can always change this later in your Account settings. The Oregon History Wayfinder is an interactive map that identifies significant places, people, and events in Oregon history. With his trademark bulging eyes (one of them was blind) and borderline crazy performances, Elam was a noted scene stealer. To use this feature, use a newer browser. There are no volunteers for this cemetery. RANGER -- God has called another faithful servant home. All photos uploaded successfully, click on the Done button to see the photos in the gallery. Year should not be greater than current year. This account has been disabled. He also co-starred in the television sitcom "Easy Street" which aired on NBC during the 1986-1987 television season. He exchanged vows with Margaret Jennison in 1961, and the couple remained together until Elam passed away in 2003 of congestive heart failure. How do we create a person's profile? Use Next and Previous buttons to navigate, or jump to a slide with the slide dots. In 1962, Elam appeared as Paul Henry on Lawman in the episode titled "Clootey Hutter". He died Dec. 3, 2006, at his residence after 21 years of extensive heart aliments. Funeral services for Mr. Carl Elam, 90, of Anniston, will be on Saturday, August 10, 2019 at 2:00 pm in the Toby Miller Chapel of Miller Funeral Home. Jennison. Feb 23, 2015 @ 12:32PM. Fotofrfrgan har skickats. According to her death certificate, the cause of death was paralysis. Family members linked to this person will appear here. If it became an issue I could have it operated on, but at this stage of life I probably won't. 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. In World War II, he served two years in the Navy and subsequently became an independent accountant in Hollywood; one of his clients was movie mogul Samuel Goldwyn. Please contact Find a Grave at [emailprotected] if you need help resetting your password. GREAT NEWS! Between those two films, he also played a comically cranky old coot opposite John Wayne in Howard Hawks's Rio Lobo (1970). Retrieved via FamilySearch archives. Born William Scott Elam, his birth and death records indicate his birth year as 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. or don't show this againI am good at figuring things out. A system error has occurred. cemeteries found within kilometers of your location will be saved to your photo volunteer list. You have permission to edit this article. We always have to stop at Sonic for a Dr Pepper and we like donut holes, so we circled through the donut place and got some donut holes. In 1961, Elam played a slightly crazed character in an episode of The Twilight Zone entitled Will the Real Martian Please Stand Up?. In April of 1966 Jack Elam co-starred with Clint Walker in the western The Night of The Grizzly. Elam's last credit was "Bonanza: Under Fire," a 1995 TV movie. [8] He completed his secondary education in Arizona, graduating from Phoenix Union High School in the late 1930s and then moving to California, where he majored in "business studies" at Modesto and Santa Monica junior colleges. [citation needed] He then appeared in the role of Hick Peterson in a first-season episode of Home Improvement alongside Ernest Borgnine (season one, episode 20, "Birds of a Feather Flock to Tim"). He appeared with great aplomb in Westerns and gangster films alike, and in later years played to wonderful effect in comedic roles. or don't show this againI am good at figuring things out. If you have a subscription, please log in or sign up for an account on our website to continue. Don't Threaten. This memorial website was created in memory of Claude H Spearman, 82, born on February 6, 1915 and passed away on November 29, 1997. We encourage you to research and . Miller Funeral Home and Crematory 256-831-4611, Thank you for fulfilling this photo request. Colorful American character actor equally adept at vicious killers or grizzled sidekicks. He was cremated and the location of his ashes are unknown. His greatest accomplishment in life was the. He attended Miami High School in Gila County, Arizona and Phoenix Union High School in Maricopa County, Arizona, the latter from which he graduated in the late 1930s. Elam, Elamite Haltamti or Hatamti, Akkadian Elamtu, also called Susiana, ancient country in southwestern Iran approximately equivalent to the modern region of Khzestn. Born in nov 1872. Translation on Find a Grave is an ongoing project. (or "Wild Weed"). Edit a memorial you manage or suggest changes to the memorial manager. Learn about how to make the most of a memorial. 1981. Weve had a pretty good life a helluva good life. The email does not appear to be a valid email address. cemeteries found within miles of your location will be saved to your photo volunteer list. His career in film and television spanned more than forty years, with appearances in over fifty movies and dozens of television shows. By 1930, he was living with his father, older sister Mildred, and their stepmother, Flossie Varney Elam. As shown in the documentary I Am Not A Freak viewers see how close Elam and Hays really were. 12 . They moved to Evant in 1941, where Elam bought and operated a cotton gin until he joined the military in February 1944. He was married to his loving wife, Gene Elam, for 60 years. To use this feature, use a newer browser. Becoming a Find a Grave member is fast, easy and FREE. Actor. Elam got this part after James Coburn declined the role; the series ran for only twenty-six weeks. Because of his failing eyesight, a result of his boyhood injury, Elam had to find another career, and in 1948 he turned to acting. William Hopper. Elam attended Santa Monica Junior College in California. Oops, we were unable to send the email. Some days he sleeps a lot, Linda says, but he still gets around the house on his own, which makes her a little nervous sometimes. Jack Elam died on October 20, 2003, in Ashland, Oregon, USA of congestive heart failure. Year start date must be less than year end date. Flowers added to the memorial appear on the bottom of the memorial or here on the Flowers tab. In 1988, Elam co-starred with Willie Nelson in the made-for-television movie Where The Hell's That Gold? 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. As manager of this memorial you can add or update the memorial using the Edit button below. While Elam was widely recognized in Hollywood as "a leading independent auditor in motion pictures", by 1947 he found it necessary to quit that successful occupation entirely. You are nearing the transfer limit for memorials managed by Find a Grave. cemeteries found in Anniston, Calhoun County, Alabama, USA will be saved to your photo volunteer list. By 1930, he was living with his father, older sister Mildred, and their stepmother, Flossie Varney Elam. 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. Maureen O'Hara wacks Jack Elam with a stick while he has his gun pointed at James Stewart in a scene from the film 'The Rare Breed', 1966. To add a flower, click the Leave a Flower button. Please enter your email address and we will send you an email with a reset password code. You have chosen this person to be their own family member. Jul 30, 2014 @ 12:21PM. GREAT NEWS! Family members linked to this person will appear here. Web. Growing up, he picked cotton around his home. [citation needed], Elam portrayed Doctor Nikolas Van Helsing, a "crazed proctologist", in the 1981 action-comedy film The Cannonball Run; and three years later, he reprised the role for the production's sequel, Cannonball Run II. A project of the Oregon Historical Society, 2020 Portland State University and the Oregon Historical Society, The Oregon Historical Society is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. John was born to Weldon Orville Baker and Edna Finch Baker on August 21, 1939 in Wichita Falls, Texas. They were the parents of at least 2 sons and 1 daughter. Get an email notification whenever someone contributes to the discussion. Failed to remove flower. Please try again later. The Dakotas was cancelled one week after heavy viewer protest over an objectionable scene. Are you adding a grave photo that will fulfill this request? So we get down to see them occasionally. Samuel Wade Winkle, 83, residing in Fayetteville, AR went to be with his Lord Tuesday, May 22, 2012. more details. 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. Before pursuing his career in acting, he worked as an accountant, like his father, in . Please enter your email address and we will send you an email with a reset password code. Failed to report flower. cemeteries found within kilometers of your location will be saved to your photo volunteer list. Are you sure that you want to remove this flower? That same year, he also portrayed the Mexican historical figure Juan Cortina in "The General Without a Cause", an episode of the anthology series Death Valley Days. Failed to remove flower. So I never got back to it and it's become my trademark, in a way. Be Nice. Born William Scott Elam, his birth and death. Please ensure you have given Find a Grave permission to access your location in your browser settings. In 1984, Elam once again returned in the sequel The Cannonball Run II. Jack Elam was one of the great character actors, often playing grizzled pioneers or gunmen in a wide variety of Westerns.