Updated Feb 20, 2026
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Known For
Actor
Occupations
Film actor, Television actor, Military officer, Military personnel, Actor
Birthday
(Saturday)
Died
Nationality
Citizenship
United States
Languages
English
Children
3 children
Education
Phoenix Union High School
Zodiac Sign
♏ Scorpio
Chinese Zodiac
猴 Monkey
Name Origin
English < French < Latin (Iācōbus)
Popularity
Tier B -- 30,847 Wikipedia views/month
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Career
Career spanning 41 years (1950-1991)
Screen debut
First screen credit at age 29
Year context
Born in 1920 -- Women gain the right to vote (19th Amendment); Woodrow Wilson was US president
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Filmography (50)
Biography
Colorful American character actor equally adept at vicious killers or grizzled sidekicks. As a child he worked in the cotton fields. He attended Santa Monica Junior College in California and subsequently became an accountant and, at one time, manager of the Bel Air Hotel. Elam got his first movie job by trading his accounting services for a role. 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. He appeared with great aplomb in Westerns and gangster films alike, and in later years played to wonderful effect in comedic roles.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How old was Jack Elam?
Jack Elam was born on and passed away on at the age of 82.
Where was Jack Elam born?
Jack Elam was born in Miami, Gila, Arizona, USA.
What movies or shows has Jack Elam been in?
Jack Elam has 50 credits in our database. Notable titles include Lucky Luke (1991), Suburban Commando (1991), Hawken's Breed (1987), The Aurora Encounter (1986), Sacred Ground (1983).
What is Jack Elam known for?
Jack Elam is primarily known as an actor. Colorful American character actor equally adept at vicious killers or grizzled sidekicks. As a child he worked in the cotton fields. He attended Santa Monica…
Where can I find more information about Jack Elam?
You can find more about Jack Elam on IMDB, TMDB, Wikidata. Their full profile and filmography is available on this page.
