Thank you for reading! Try again later. Study now. According to her death certificate, the cause of death was paralysis. They moved to Evant in 1941, where Elam bought and operated a cotton gin until he joined the military in February 1944. Use the 'Report' link on Jack Elam had dated - Jean L. Hodgert (1937-1961) - He married Jean L. Hodgert in 1937 and they remained together until her death in 1961.; Margaret Jennison (1961-2003) - In 1961, he married Margaret Jennison and the duo remained together until Jack's death in 2003.; Note - He had 2 daughters, Jeri Elam and Jacqueline Elam, and one son named Scott Elam. 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. cryo [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.'" About. He was inducted into the Cowboy Hall of Fame in the early nineties and joked that fame came with a price. During the summer when its nice, were out on the patio, watching the birds, the squirrels. Who is else Buried at Miami Cemetery in Ohio? Born William Scott Elam, his birth and death records indicate his birth year as 1920. We have set your language to Use the links under See more to quickly search for other people with the same last name in the same cemetery, city, county, etc. Becoming a Find a Grave member is fast, easy and FREE. One of the most recognizable faces in the movies as well as one of the most memorable western heavies.#JackElam #classicheavy #classicwesterns To use this feature, use a newer browser. [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. Gladys Ruth Elam Fdelse 12 Nov 1909 Dd 10 Maj 1973 (lder 63) Begravning. . Year should not be greater than current year. Share with Us. Try again later. Please fill in your e-mail so we can share with you our top stories. Elam's mother died when he was a small child. Please try again later. We collect and match historical records that Ancestry users have contributed to their family trees to create each person's profile. Previously sponsored memorials or famous memorials will not have this option. 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 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 Kirby. If it became an issue I could have it operated on, but at this stage of life I probably won't. He attended Santa Monica Junior College in California and subsequently became an accountant and, at one time, manager of the Bel Air Hotel. Mr. Elam has persevered for over 100 years of life through World War II, the Great Depression and other personal challenges. This memorial has been copied to your clipboard. He is best remembered as a character actor who played mostly villains in western and gangster films. 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. Edit a memorial you manage or suggest changes to the memorial manager. Share this memorial using social media sites or email. Grizzled actor who played supporting roles, usually as the villain, in numerous westerns. He was employed by Campbell Soup Company for 31 years. Winds S at 10 to 20 mph.. Clear skies. Elam got his first movie job by trading his accounting services for a role. His eye's distinctive appearance, combined with Elam's natural acting abilities, drew the attention of many casting directors of films and television series throughout the 1950s and 1960s. Birth 27 Dec 1923; Death: 16 Jan 1981 (elderly 57) Burial . (also known as The Sheriff) is a 1969 American comedy Western film directed by Burt Kennedy and starring James Garner, Joan Hackett, and Walter Brennan.The supporting cast features Harry Morgan, Jack Elam, Bruce Dern, and Chubby Johnson.The picture was distributed by United Artists and produced by William Bowers (who also wrote the screenplay) and Bill Finnegan. Support Your Local Sheriff! Feb 23, 2015 @ 12:32PM. You are nearing the transfer limit for memorials managed by Find a Grave. Photos larger than 8Mb will be reduced. In 1984, Elam once again returned in the sequel The Cannonball Run II. "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. The family will receive friends on the same day from 1:00 pm until the time of the service. I worked for Mr. Elam the summer between my junior and senior years of high school, Conner said. Jack Elam. Share this memorial using social media sites or email. Learn more about managing a memorial . He starred in classics such as Once Upon In The West, Kismet, and The Man from Laramie. Drag images here or select from your computer for Carl Jack Elam memorial. Learn more about merges. or don't show this againI am good at figuring things out. Find headstones and burial information reaching back to the 1600s in this Find A Grave index. Relatives of Lula F. Elam Not currently available. Oops, we were unable to send the email. No animated GIFs, photos with additional graphics (borders, embellishments. Born William Scott Elam, his birth and death. Previously sponsored memorials or famous memorials will not have this option. Growing up, he picked cotton around his home. THOUGHTS: I still vividly recall first spotting this movie, buried at the bottom of a video bargain bin in the back of my local Woolworth's store, more than 40 years ago. Please try again later. Images. Please enter your email and password to sign in. each comment to let us know of abusive posts. Jack Elam died on October 20, 2003, in Ashland, Oregon, USA of congestive heart failure. Wesley 'Jack' Elam was born on 20 May 1914. Marshal J. D. Smith, in the ABC/Warner Bros. series The Dakotas, a Western intended as the successor of Cheyenne. During this film Elam made a lifelong relationship with an 11-year-old boy named Mickey Hays, who suffered from progeria. This account already exists, but the email address still needs to be confirmed. Failed to delete memorial. To add a flower, click the Leave a Flower button. [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"). Please enter your email address and we will send you an email with a reset password code. Try again later. Please enter your email and password to sign in. The Dakotas was cancelled one week after heavy viewer protest over an objectionable scene. Actor. That injury gave Elam his signature look, making him easily identifiable even to those not familiar with his acting work. On October 31, 2022, beloved brother, husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, Robert James White died peacefully at home. He continued to be interested in my progress as I got older.. He was 57. 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. Yesterday, we went to Gatesville, then we came back and went to Goldthwaite and back. 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). He attended Santa Monica Junior College in California and subsequently became an accountant and, at one time, manager of the Bel Air Hotel. 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). Winds SSE at 5 to 10 mph. 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. 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. This is a carousel with slides. 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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. There is 1 volunteer for this cemetery. Are you sure that you want to delete this memorial? It's part of your mystique.' Sorry! Info Share. Elam spent a good part of the scene trying to trap an annoying fly in his gun barrel. Which memorial do you think is a duplicate of Jack Elam (8008481)? Uninvited: Directed by Michael Derek Bohusz. Smith in the television western "The Dakotas" which ran for only nineteen episodes. We will review the memorials and decide if they should be merged. From that point on his film roles as villains dwindled and his comic roles increased. 51 34 Ain't No Grave The Sawyer Family Band Canyon Creek Records 52 84 What Ya Gonna Do Bruce Haynes Gospel Jukebox 53 36 Reckless Love Of God Katie Estes Canyon Creek Records 54 30 Days Of Elijah Michael Austin Millennium Music Group 55 76 I'm Going Where Crystle Elam Canyon Creek Records 56 78 That's The Truth Golden Valley Crusaders Son . "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. Found more than one record for entered Email, You need to confirm this account before you can sign in. Try again. 0 cemeteries found in Anniston, Calhoun County, Alabama, USA. In short time he became one of the most . Continuing with this request will add an alert to the cemetery page and any new volunteers will have the opportunity to fulfill your request. Sunny. 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. Add to your scrapbook. 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]. Try again later. His mother died when he was almost four-years-old and he was raised by relatives in environments less than ideal. Death date: 1 . Please reset your password. cemeteries found in will be saved to your photo volunteer list. 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. [14] He added, "'I had [my right eye] operated on several times and finally the doctor said he couldn't open it any more. Elam classified the stages of a moderately successful actors life, as defined by the way a film director refers to the actor suggested for a part. 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. This browser does not support getting your location. [5][6] Federal census records show that two years later the children, their father, stepmother, and Flossie's own mother were residing together in Globe, where Millard had a new job as an investigator for a loan company. (Both films were also directed by Burt Kennedy, who saw Elams potential as a comedian and would direct him a total of 15 times in features and television.) Jack L. Engle (1932-2004) Jesse Ennis . 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. Birth 27 Dec 1923; Death: 16 Jan 1981 (elderly 57) Burial . Gene Rayburn. 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. Try again later. In 1994, Elam was recognized for his significant career in the Western genre when he was inducted into the Hall of Great Western Performers of the National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum. John Wayland Baker, 76, of Ranger, Texas passed away on September 22, 2015 at his home, surrounded by family. Please log in, or sign up for a new account to continue reading. Be Proactive. Ride, Vaquero. PLEASE TURN OFF YOUR CAPS LOCK. [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. The family will receive friends on the same day from 1:00 pm until the time of the service. Elam lost the sight in his left eye when he was stabbed with a pencil during a boyhood altercation with a fellow Boy Scout. Mr. Elam was kind and patient to me. Try again later. cemeteries found within miles of your location will be saved to your photo volunteer list. William Hopper. . Elam in 1963 received a rare opportunity to portray the good guy, appearing as a reformed gunfighter, Deputy U.S. Your Scrapbook is currently empty. Elam had two daughters, Jeri Elam and Jacqueline Elam, and a son, Scott Elam. GREAT NEWS! Elam in one sequence spends a good portion of his screen time simply trying to rid himself of an annoying fly, finally capturing the elusive insect inside the barrel of his pistol. Im feeling fine. "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. By 1930, he was living with his father, older sister Mildred, and their stepmother, Flossie Varney Elam. Please complete the captcha to let us know you are a real person. He is best remembered as a character actor who played mostly villains in western and gangster films. His mother died when he was almost four-years-old and he was raised by relatives in environments less than ideal. Elam's last credit was "Bonanza: Under Fire," a 1995 TV movie. (1988). Your new password must contain one or more uppercase and lowercase letters, and one or more numbers or special characters. After his performances in those two films, Elam found his villainous parts dwindling and his comic roles increasing. Try again later. To add a flower, click the Leave a Flower button. He was 84. Year Title Role Notes 1947: Mystery Range: Burvel Lambert: He was one of four sons born to Albert C. Cox and Lois Basham. Your account has been locked for 30 minutes due to too many failed sign in attempts. Make sure that the file is a photo. You can customize the cemeteries you volunteer for by selecting or deselecting below. Birth 27 Dec 1923; Death: 16 Jan 1981 (elderly 57) Burial . This memorial website was created in memory of Claude H Spearman, 82, born on February 6, 1915 and passed away on November 29, 1997. For memorials with more than one photo, additional photos will appear here or on the photos tab. Jack Elam. Garner - who won millions of fans in the '50s as TV's "Maverick" and then again in the '70s on "The Rockford Files" - was found dead at his Los Angeles home on July 19 at age 86. Where is Jack Elam buried? Use Escape keyboard button or the Close button to close the carousel. Continuing with this request will add an alert to the cemetery page and any new volunteers will have the opportunity to fulfill your request. 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? This relationship is not possible based on lifespan dates. With Jack Elam, Christopher Boyer, Bari Buckner, Jerry Rector. In 1994 he was inducted into the Hall of Great Western Performers of the National Cowboy and Western Heritage Museum. Research genealogy for Willmeth 'Willie' Vernell Elam of Donnellson, Bond, Illinois, USA, as well as other members of the Elam family, on Ancestry. He had his first comic role in "Support Your Local Sheriff" (1969) and played an eccentric sidekick to John Wayne in "Rio Lobo" (1970). [27] The couple remained together for 42 years, until 2003, when Jack died of congestive heart failure at their home in Ashland, Oregon.[5][9]. Actor. You need a Find a Grave account to continue. Thanks for your help! that is degrading to another person. Please enter your email and password to sign in. 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. You have chosen this person to be their own family member. In 1936, when he was sixteen, Elam reportedly lied about his age to get a job as an auditor with Standard Oil, following in his father's footsteps. Elams brand of humor and philosophy are made evident in his colorful roles and in his relationships. By Alan Butterfield, National Enquirer. 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. Jack O Elam (1932 - 1974) Jack O (Jackie) Elam. Translation on Find a Grave is an ongoing project. 105 back in January. The Dakotas is an ABC/Warner Bros. western television series starring Larry Ward and featuring Jack Elam, Chad Everett, and Michael Greene, broadcast during 1963.The short-lived program is considered a spin-off of Clint Walker's Cheyenne.. Historical Person Search Search Search Results Results Evelyn May Elam (1923 - 1924) Try FREE for 14 days Try FREE for 14 days. Are you sure that you want to remove this flower? Found more than one record for entered Email, You need to confirm this account before you can sign in. Image of original death certificate retrieved via FamilySearch, October 1, 2022. "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. Born 18 Dec 1932 in Centerton, Benton, Arkansas. Please complete the captcha to let us know you are a real person. [19] Then, in 1968, Elam performed in the opening scenes of Sergio Leone's celebrated "spaghetti Western" Once Upon a Time in the West. . He lived with various families in the small mining town of his birth, earning his keep, until he was nine years old, when he went to live with his father, an accountant in California. Are you sure that you want to delete this photo? Search above to list available cemeteries. [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. Thanks for using Find a Grave, if you have any feedback we would love to hear from you. Add to your scrapbook. A system error has occurred. He also had returning roles in The Texas Wheelers, Wonderful World of Color, Gunsmoke, The Dakotas, Temple Houston, and Lawman. 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." A burial will follow the service at Forestlawn Memorial Gardens. Cremated, Ashes given to family or friend, https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/8008481/jack-elam. ). John was born to Weldon Orville Baker and Edna Finch Baker on August 21, 1939 in Wichita Falls, Texas. Failed to remove flower. On a cold, eerie evening, on a barren, wind-swept mountainside, a leathery, evil man named Grady brings eight people to their destiny. 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. Prior to becoming an actor he also managed the Hollywood Boulevard Theater and the Bel Air Hotel in Los Angeles, California. Where is Jack Elam buried? Elam got this part after James Coburn declined the role; the series ran for only twenty-six weeks. [16] The Dakotas ran for 19 episodes. Family members linked to this person will appear here. Cremated, Ashes given to family or friend, https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/8008481/jack-elam. Verify and try again. Get an email notification whenever someone contributes to the discussion. "Arizona, Birth Certificates and Indexes, 1855-1930", William Scott Elam, Miami, Gilda County, Arizona, November 13, 1920, Bureau of Vital Statistics, Arizona State Board of Health, Phoenix. 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. To use this feature, use a newer browser. His greatest accomplishment in life was the. He died of congestive heart failure at the age of 82. racist or sexually-oriented language. Oops, we were unable to send the email. In 1994 he was inducted into the Hall of Great Western Performers of the National Cowboy and Western Heritage Museum. Low 53F. Mr. Elam passed away on August 6, 2019. You are only allowed to leave one flower per day for any given memorial. accounts, the history behind an article. Copy. or don't show this againI am good at figuring things out. Year should not be greater than current year. Please contact Find a Grave at [emailprotected] if you need help resetting your password. Please try again later. Year start date must be less than year end date. Assurez-vous d'avoir autoriser Find a Grave accder votre position actuelle dans les paramtres du navigateur. Please contact Find a Grave at [emailprotected] if you need help resetting your password. As a Boy Scout, he lost the sight in his left eye when another Scout threw a pencil at him in a troop meeting. Relationship history. He told me I had to get out of the business immediately or go blind. Walter Elias Disney was an American entrepreneur, animator, voice actor and film producer. This browser does not support getting your location. Elam attended Santa Monica Junior College in California. "Gary Coleman's final resting place will be a secret," his friend Anna Gray . His memories have gotten a little hazy these days, but one thing he remembers is having to go out into the darkness to search for mules who had wandered off. "There was no doctor there and it wasn't looked at until sometime afterward. This relationship is not possible based on lifespan dates. 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. Sorry! . 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. Jack Elam net worth: Jack Elam was an American actor who had a net worth of $2 million. 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. Central Texas World War II veteran celebrates 105th birthday. of Claude Thuroan Elam and Flora Ann (Duncan) Elam. 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. Translation on Find a Grave is an ongoing project. Please reset your password. Jack Elam. He had his first comic role in "Support Your Local Sheriff" (1969) and played an eccentric sidekick to John Wayne in "Rio Lobo" (1970). Try again later. "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.
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