One of those who worked for him at the bank was Frances Conner, a longtime family friend who went on to a long career as a public school teacher and is now retired. Please enter your email and password to sign in. Translation on Find a Grave is an ongoing project. They moved to Evant in 1941, where Elam bought and operated a cotton gin until he joined the military in February 1944. Elam was born in Miami, Arizona, on November 13, 1920. Relationship history. They were the parents of at least 2 sons and 1 daughter. Much admired and handsome actor James Garner was a Hollywood good guy who took a heartbreaking secret to his grave. PLEASE TURN OFF YOUR CAPS LOCK. Quickly see who the memorial is for and when they lived and died and where they are buried. This flower has been reported and will not be visible while under review. In that film he portrays one of a trio of gunslingers sent to a train station to kill Charles Bronson's character. With your free account at foundagrave.com, you can add your loved ones, friends, and idols to our growing database of "Deceased but not Forgotten" records. Where is Jack Elam buried? To add a flower, click the Leave a Flower button. We sure do, Linda said, smiling. Mr. Elam passed away on August 6, 2019. Military Service: 12 Mar 1952. Feb 23, 2015 @ 12:32PM. The Over-the-Hill Gang. 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. [10], Before becoming an actor, Elam completed his high-school education, got married, attended college, worked in a variety of jobs, and, despite being blind in one eye, served two years in the United States Navy during World War II. 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Princess of the Nile. Nous allons vrifier les mmoriaux et dcider s'ils doivent tre fusionns. Most of the 10th Mountain Divisions soldiers were also snow skiers, but Elam did not ski and so his job was muleskinner, taking care of mule teams, which carried supplies and munitions. cemeteries found in will be saved to your photo volunteer list. "Fourteenth Census of the United States: 1920 Population Schedule", household of Millard Elam, Miami, Arizona, January 2324, 1920; digitized image of original census page, ED [Enumeration District] 42, sheet 11B, line 85, family 257; National Archive Records Administration. We would do well if we learn from the Greatest Generation and show our veneration to those that are still with us today.. 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". 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." Please complete the captcha to let us know you are a real person. 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. . There are no volunteers for this cemetery. 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. Try again later. Flowers added to the memorial appear on the bottom of the memorial or here on the Flowers tab. Who is else Buried at Miami Cemetery in Ohio? He became a member of the famed 10th Mountain Division and earned a Bronze Star for heroism in combat when his unit battled the German army in the mountains of northern Italy. Your account has been locked for 30 minutes due to too many failed sign in attempts. 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 age of 105, he still likes to get up and go as much as possible. The email does not appear to be a valid email address. Retrieved via FamilySearch, October 2, 2022. He was inducted into the Cowboy Hall of Fame in the early nineties and joked that fame came with a price. By 1930, he was living with his father, older sister Mildred, and their stepmother, Flossie Varney Elam. Son. Please reset your password. Year should not be greater than current year. Thanks for your help! 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. Continuing with this request will add an alert to the cemetery page and any new volunteers will have the opportunity to fulfill your request. Use Escape keyboard button or the Close button to close the carousel. Edit a memorial you manage or suggest changes to the memorial manager. We encourage you to research and . Buried in Gray, Kentucky, USA. Try again later. Pallbearers will be Joe Crosby, Steve Junior, Mussy Mitchell, Wayne Stephens, Phillip Faulkner, and Sam Morgan. Known as the quintessential villainous character Jack Elam lived in Ashland from 1987 until his death in 2003 at the age of eighty-two. 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. 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. Are you sure that you want to report this flower to administrators as offensive or abusive? Try again. Born William Scott Elam, his birth and death records indicate his birth year as 1920. Just to go for a ride. Try again later. Are you in favor of allowing Killeen residents to have backyard chickens, as outlined in a proposed ordinance? 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. Where is Jack Elam buried? Tragedy Among the Stars. Keep it Clean. Jack Elam was one of the great character actors, often playing grizzled pioneers or gunmen in a wide variety of Westerns. 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. Gladys Ruth Elam Fdelse 12 Nov 1909 Dd 10 Maj 1973 (lder 63) Begravning. [24], In 1994, Elam was inducted into the Hall of Great Western Performers of the National Cowboy and Western Heritage Museum in Oklahoma City, OK.[25], Elam was married twice, first to Jean Louise Hodgert from 1937 until her death from colon cancer on January 24, 1961. Your account has been locked for 30 minutes due to too many failed sign in attempts. By 1930, he was living with his father, older sister Mildred, and their stepmother, Flossie Varney Elam. Failed to report flower. Please fill in your e-mail so we can share with you our top stories. 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). He died Dec. 3, 2006, at his residence after 21 years of extensive heart aliments. GREAT NEWS! His first role was in the 1949 movie Trailin' West, in which he played a killer. You are only allowed to leave one flower per day for any given memorial. Close this window, and upload the photo(s) again. Failed to report flower. 105 back in January. Grizzled actor who played supporting roles, usually as the villain, in numerous westerns. Jane A. Ellis (1952-1968 . He had his first comic role in "Support Your Local Sheriff" (1969) and played an eccentric sidekick to John Wayne in "Rio Lobo" (1970). © 2023 Found a Grave, All rights reserved. Prior to becoming an actor he also managed the Hollywood Boulevard Theater and the Bel Air Hotel in Los Angeles, California. Randy Wallace officiating. Which memorial do you think is a duplicate of Jack Elam (8008481)? Use the links under See more to quickly search for other people with the same last name in the same cemetery, city, county, etc. Please complete the captcha to let us know you are a real person. How do we create a person's profile? With Jack Elam, Christopher Boyer, Bari Buckner, Jerry Rector. 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. My Man and I. "[citation needed], In 1986, Elam also co-starred on the short-lived comedy series Easy Street as Alvin "Bully" Stevenson, the down-on-his-luck uncle of Loni Anderson's character, L. K. McGuire. . Verify and try again. 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). A system error has occurred. 12 . Four prominent geographic names within Elam are mentioned in ancient sources: Awan, Anshan, Simash, and Susa. We hope that you continue to enjoy our free content. Jack Elam. He said, 'Don't do it. There are no volunteers for this cemetery. ). As manager of this memorial you can add or update the memorial using the Edit button below. Was Jack Elam a nice guy? Edit Search New Search. (or "Wild Weed"). Elam met Jean Hodgert in the late thirties and was married to her for 24 years, from 1937 until her death in the early sixties. I worked another summer prior to going off to Texas A&M. Followers. He was married twice, first to Jean Elam from 1937 to her death in 1961 and second, Margaret Jennison from 1961 until his death in 2003. If you have questions, please contact [emailprotected]. Friends recall Jack Elam's humor. [Medford] Mail Tribune, Oct. 24, 2003, p. A2. In 1962, Elam appeared as Paul Henry on Lawman in the episode titled "Clootey Hutter". He also appeared in several western series the following decade. Assurez-vous d'avoir autoriser Find a Grave accder votre position actuelle dans les paramtres du navigateur. Elam celebrated birthday No. He is best remembered as a character actor who played mostly villains in western and gangster films. As a child he worked in the cotton fields. Family members linked to this person will appear here. You have chosen this person to be their own family member. Which memorial do you think is a duplicate of Jack Elam (8008481)? Sorry! The grave site of James C Cabage. Your new password must contain one or more uppercase and lowercase letters, and one or more numbers or special characters. 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. Try again later. Four years after GARY COLEMAN's death at age 42, the "Diff'rent Strokes" star's ashes are locked away from his ex-wife - and the world! How do we create a person's profile? For memorials with more than one photo, additional photos will appear here or on the photos tab. Elam had two daughters, Jeri Elam and Jacqueline Elam, and a son, Scott Elam. Read more on Twitter, @amomama_usa. We will review the memorials and decide if they should be merged. Study now. After coming back to central Texas, he established Evant Feed Mill in early 1946, and a year later bought Evant Water Works. View Source: When did Jack Elam die? Try again later. "Jack Elam: Veteran baddie, he acted in more than 50 films", obituary. Jack Albert was born in Pearl, Coryell County, Texas on June 4, 1906. 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? This memorial has been copied to your clipboard. Answers is the place to go to get the answers you need and to ask the questions you want You may not upload any more photos to this memorial, This photo was not uploaded because this memorial already has 20 photos, This photo was not uploaded because you have already uploaded 5 photos to this memorial, This photo was not uploaded because this memorial already has 30 photos, This photo was not uploaded because you have already uploaded 15 photos to this memorial. Please try again later. John Wayland Baker, 76, of Ranger, Texas passed away on September 22, 2015 at his home, surrounded by family. Becoming a Find a Grave member is fast, easy and FREE. Elam died in Ashland, Oregon, of congestive heart failure, a month before he would turn 83. Sunny. His television credits include Zorro, Have Gun Will Travel, and Lone Ranger. Jack Elam was born on the 13th of November, 1920. Found more than one record for entered Email, You need to confirm this account before you can sign in. 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Died on 2 out 2001. The records are dated between the 1600s and the present. Oops, we were unable to send the email. This relationship is not possible based on lifespan dates. Elam's last credit was "Bonanza: Under Fire," a 1995 TV movie. (or "Wild Weed"). Because of his failing eyesight, a result of his boyhood injury, Elam had to find another career, and in 1948 he turned to acting. He married Catherine Austin in September 1938 and the family soon grew to include a son, Charles Austin, and a daughter, Linda Kay. All photos uploaded successfully, click on the Done button to see the photos in the gallery. Please contact Find a Grave at [emailprotected] if you need help resetting your password. Translation on Find a Grave is an ongoing project. In fact, by the end of the 1950s various American news outlets and moviegoers were referring to him as "'the screen's most loathsome character'".[15]. 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. "Mean Jack Elam really isn't". After his performances in those two films, Elam found his villainous parts dwindling and his comic roles increasing. 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. 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. Birth date: 6 November, 1923, Tuesday. Where is Jack Elam buried? Please check your email and click on the link to activate your account. His greatest accomplishment in life was the. As a Boy Scout, he lost the sight in his left eye when another Scout threw a pencil at him in a troop meeting. No racism, sexism or any sort of -ism that is degrading to another person. I feel good, he said. 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." Mr. Elam has persevered for over 100 years of life through World War II, the Great Depression and other personal challenges. [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. 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. Before his career in acting, he took several jobs in finance and served two years in the United States Navy during World War II. Try again. Susa was Elam's capital, and in classical sources the name of the country is sometimes Susiana. Thank you for reading! He played perhaps his shortest role as a gunslinger in "Once Upon a Time in the West (1968). Learn about how to make the most of a memorial. Birth 27 Dec 1923; Death: 16 Jan 1981 (elderly 57) Burial . Add to your scrapbook. Arizona Certificate of Live Birth for William Scott Elam, "Jack Elam Archetypal villain in film and TV westerns", "D.C. 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Weve updated the security on the site. RANGER -- God has called another faithful servant home. THE SECRET OF GARY COLEMAN's FINAL RESTING PLACE. Died on 4 feb 1964. This memorial has been copied to your clipboard. Be Truthful. [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. Search above to list available cemeteries. Colorful American character actor equally adept at vicious killers or grizzled sidekicks. [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. Jack Elam is remembered for portraying villains in Western films. My dads nephew, Curtis Manning, lives in Copperas Cove, he and his wife. Elam had a gruff, cockeyed look that was disconcerting but memorable. He is best remembered as a character actor who played mostly villains in western and gangster films. Translation on Find a Grave is an ongoing project. Web. https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/201957139/carl-elam. Shain, Percy (1974). 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! Save to an Ancestry Tree, a virtual cemetery, your clipboard for pasting or Print. . Elam said, You know Ive met a lot of people, but Ive never met anybody that got next to me like Mickey.In 1986, Elam also co-starred on the short-lived comedy series Easy Street as Alvin Bully Stevenson, the down-on-his-luck uncle of Loni Andersons character, L. K. McGuire. Try again later. Birth 27 Dec 1923; Death: 16 Jan 1981 (elderly 57) Burial . His mother died in 1922 when Jack was two years old. Ride a Northbound Horse. Search above to list available cemeteries. Please reset your password. 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. Jack Elam. This memorial website was created in memory of Claude H Spearman, 82, born on February 6, 1915 and passed away on November 29, 1997. Learn more about managing a memorial . Verify and try again. Use the 'Report' link on 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. 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. Born on 4 mai 1917. To use this feature, use a newer browser. Share this memorial using social media sites or email. 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 . Oops, something didn't work. 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.
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