Versatile actor, John Saxon, who starred with Bruce Lee in “Enter the Dragon” and appeared in several “Nightmare on Elm Street” films, has died.
, has died at his home in Tennessee, according to the Hollywood Reporter. He was 83.
Born Carmine Orrico, the son of Italian-American parents, Saxon grew up in Brooklyn, New York, and began modeling while still a teenager. He then caught the eye of legendary talent agent Henry Willson, who spotted Saxon on the cover of a magazine and brought him to Hollywood. Willson was credited for representing and helping to develop the careers of stars like Rock Hudson and Tab Hunter, the outlet said.
According to movie website IMDb, Saxon appeared in nearly 200 roles in the movies and on television in a career that stretched over seven decades since he made his big screen debut in 1954 in uncredited roles in “It Should Happen to You” andHis striking, angular profile and dark eyes led to roles playing Mexicans, Native Americans and Mongols.
United States Latest News, United States Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
John Saxon, 'Enter the Dragon,' 'Nightmare on Elm Street' Actor, Dies at 83John Saxon, the rugged actor who kicked around with Bruce Lee in 'Enter the Dragon' and appeared in three 'Nightmare on Elm Street' movies for director Wes Craven, died Saturday
Read more »
John Saxon, ‘A Nightmare on Elm Street’ Star, Dies At 83John Saxon, character actor known for his roles in Westerns and horror films, died Saturday. His career spanned more than sixty years tallying more than 200 film credits. He co-starred with Bruce L…
Read more »
John Saxon, ‘A Nightmare on Elm Street’ Star, Dies At 83John Saxon, character actor known for his roles in Westerns and horror films, died Saturday. His career spanned more than sixty years tallying more than 200 film credits. He co-starred with Bruce Lee in Enter The Dragon and starred in Wes Craven's A Nightmare on Elm Street in 1984. He was 83. His
Read more »
John Saxon, 'Nightmare on Elm Street' Actor, Dead at 83The prolific character actor died of pneumonia on Saturday.
Read more »
'Enter The Dragon' actor John Saxon dies at 83American actor John Saxon, who starred opposite Bruce Lee in the classic film 'Enter the Dragon,' has died at 83, his wife tells CNN.
Read more »