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Jack Elam was an American actor best known for his roles in Western films and television shows. He was born on November 13, 1920 in Miami, Arizona. He began his career in the 1950s, appearing in films such as "High Noon" and "The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance". He also appeared in television shows such as "Gunsmoke" and "The Wild Wild West". Elam was known for his distinctive look, with his bulging eyes and toothless grin. He was also known for his roles as villains and comic relief characters. He was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor for his role in the 1969 film "Support Your Local Sheriff". Elam died on October 20, 2003 in Ashland, Oregon at the age of 82. At the time of his death, his net worth was estimated to be around $2 million.

Popular As William Scott Elam
Occupation actor,soundtrack
Age 83 years old
Zodiac Sign Scorpio
Born 13 November, 1920
Birthday 13 November
Birthplace Miami, Arizona, USA
Date of death 20 October, 2003
Died Place Ashland, Oregon, USA
Nationality United States

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Jack Elam Height, Weight & Measurements

At 83 years old, Jack Elam height is 6' (1.83 m) .

Physical Status
Height 6' (1.83 m)
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Who Is Jack Elam's Wife?

His wife is Margaret M. Jennison (23 August 1961 - 20 October 2003) ( his death) ( 1 child), Jean L. Hodgert (24 August 1939 - 24 January 1961) ( her death) ( 2 children)

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Wife Margaret M. Jennison (23 August 1961 - 20 October 2003) ( his death) ( 1 child), Jean L. Hodgert (24 August 1939 - 24 January 1961) ( her death) ( 2 children)
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Jack Elam Net Worth

His net worth has been growing significantly in 2022-2023. So, how much is Jack Elam worth at the age of 83 years old? Jack Elam’s income source is mostly from being a successful Actor. He is from United States. We have estimated Jack Elam's net worth , money, salary, income, and assets.

Net Worth in 2023 $1 Million - $5 Million
Salary in 2023 Under Review
Net Worth in 2022 Pending
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Source of Income Actor

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Timeline

1994

Inducted into the Hall of Great Western Performers of the National Cowboy and Western Heritage Museum in 1994.

1982

Interviewed in "Bad at the Bijou" by William R. Horner (McFarland, 1982).

1970

In a "making of" documentary about the film Rio Lobo (1970), actor David Huddleston used costar Elam as an example of the five stages of the career of a character actor: "Who is Jack Elam?": "Get me Jack Elam." "I want a Jack Elam type.""I want a younger Jack Elam." "Who is Jack Elam?".

1951

While working on Rawhide (1951), star Tyrone Power took a liking to novice actor Elam and convinced 20th Century-Fox studio boss Darryl F. Zanuck to sign him to a contract and had him cast in American Guerrilla in the Philippines (1950).

1950

After World War II he worked as a bookkeeper for Samuel Goldwyn Studios and then as controller for William Boyd's Hopalong Cassidy production company. Staring at small figures on ledger sheets for hours on end strained his good eye and doctors told him he risked losing his sight if he continued his lucrative accounting business. When a movie director friend was having trouble getting financing for three western scripts, Elam told him he would arrange the financing in exchange for roles as a "heavy" in all three pictures. The first was The Sundowners (1950), starring Robert Preston, which helped launch his career.