20 Oct 2003 (aged 82) Ashland, Jackson County, Box 1889, Clemson, SC 29633-1889. The year 1920 is stated on both his birth and death certificates. He is survived by : his wife Miriam Williams Elam; his daughter Beth Elam Boursaw (Eric) of Harrodsburg, KY; his step-sons, Michael Williams (Dawn) of Lexington Park, MD and Shawn Williams of Elizabethtown, KY; his grandchildren, John Boursaw, Tara Dawn Barrett, Nicholas Winn Williams, Marie Anna Williams, Madison Marie Williams and Adyson Nicole Williams; his siblings, Dorothy Bach of Beavercreek, OH and Kiser Elam (Opal) of Ashland, KY; his nieces and nephews, Kerry Bach (Deb), Jana Bach, Jimmy Elam (Kim) and Carol Eades (David); and his great-nephew Max Elam. His wife is Margaret M. Jennison (23 August1961 - 20 October2003)( his death)( 1 child), Jean L. Hodgert (24 August1939 - 24 January1961)( her death)( 2 children). Your new password must contain one or more uppercase and lowercase letters, and one or more numbers or special characters. In 1994 he was inducted into the Hall of Great Western Performers of the National Cowboy and Western Heritage Museum. Standard text messaging rates apply. He attended Santa Monica Junior College in California and subsequently became an accountant and, at one time, manager of the Bel Air Hotel. Elam in 1963 received a rare opportunity to portray the good guy, appearing as a reformed gunfighter, Deputy U.S. [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. His mother died shortly after he was born, and he was taken in by various families who made him earn at least part of his keep. Try again later. It was 20 years, though, before it started drifting. In 1963, he bought stock in the First National Bank in Evant. See the 1940 census reference previously cited herein as well as the "California, County Marriages, 1850-1952" database, which includes a microfilm copy of a 1944 marriage certificate of Jack Millard Elam and Jean Louise Hodgert. Anyone can read what you share. He remained blind in that eye, which wandered lazily around its socket. Elam Jack Elam Obituary. (1988). cemeteries found within kilometers of your location will be saved to your photo volunteer list. Mr. Elams family wishes to extended their appreciation and gratitude to his caregivers that loved and cared for him. ELAM, RICHARD ALLEN age 62, of Greenpond, passed away Nov. 11, 2010. There is a problem with your email/password. Interviewed in "Bad at the Bijou" by William R. Horner (McFarland, 1982). Please ensure you have given Find a Grave permission to access your location in your browser settings. Between those two films, he also played a comically cranky old coot opposite John Wayne in Howard Hawks's Rio Lobo (1970). He was united in marriage to Miriam Sowards Williams. A review in The New York Times mentioned ''a maniacal henchman, played with great disagreeable effect by Jack Elam. Jack Elam, Lazy-Eyed Movie Villain, Is Dead - New York Times I thought you might like to see a memorial for Jack Elam I found on Findagrave.com. Before his career in acting, he took several jobs in finance and served two years in the U.S. Navy during World War II. Elam, who had been in declining health in recent years, died Monday afternoon at his home in Ashland, Ore., of unspecified illness, according to longtime friend Al Hassan. December 28, 2021 Echovita Inc is a registered trademark. He was 40 years old. Ashland, a city of 21,360 people in Jackson County, is situated in the , Craterian Ginger Rogers Theater at the Collier Center, When fourteen-year-old Virginia Katherine McMath, better known as Ginge, James Ivory, who received three Academy Award nominations for best dire, In the late 1950s and early 1960s, Kim Novak was one of Hollywoods top. He then became an auditor for the Standard Oil Company. In one of his first significant roles, ''Rawhide'' (1951), he cemented his reputation as a bad guy by shooting a baby to make it ''dance'' and killing everybody in the picture except Tyrone Power and Susan Hayward. }, First published on October 22, 2003 / 2:06 PM. The family will receive visitors from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. Tuesday, July 5th at Scotts Funeral Home. This is a carousel with slides. Box 306, Evant, Texas 76525. "[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. His eyes conveyed villainy as surely as Durante's nose suggested humor, the result of an accidental stabbing with a pencil at a Boy Scout meeting that left him blind on the left side. The first was The Sundowners (1950), starring Robert Preston, which helped launch his career. Language links are at the top of the page across from the title. Michael J. Jack Elam, age 105, of Evant passed away Tuesday, June 28, 2022. He told The Daily Oklahoman that ''a lot of women have come and whacked me with a purse over something they've seen me do in a movie. 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. 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. Image of original death certificate retrieved via FamilySearch, October 1, 2022. Elam worked as a Hollywood accountant, hotel and theater manager in the 1940s and had bit parts, usually uncredited, in the films "Trailin' West" (1949), "Quicksand" (1950) and "One Way Street" (1950). Discover Jack Elam's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. In 1961, he played a slightly crazed bus passenger on The Twilight Zone episode "Will the Real Martian Please Stand Up?". Jack Elam, a character actor and favorite Western villain who menaced good-guy cowboys with his crazy grin, wild eyes and remorseless gun-slinging in films such as "Rawhide" and "Wichita," has died, a family friend said. To use this feature, use a newer browser. Elams brand of humor and philosophy are made evident in his colorful roles and in his relationships. WebAge, Biography and Wiki. Prior to becoming an actor he also managed the Hollywood Boulevard Theater and the Bel Air Hotel in Los Angeles, California. 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." (modern). Try again later. To add a flower, click the Leave a Flower button. He lived one of the best lives I've ever seen.". Bob Weathers officiating. There is 1 volunteer for this cemetery. Enter your phone number above to have directions sent via text. Interment will follow at Murphree Cemetery in Evant. Jack Elam, whose leer, bulging eye and precise acting skills transformed him from an accountant into one of the movies' most identifiable villains, died on Monday at his home in Ashland, Ore. Jack Elams income source is mostly from being a successful Actor. A friend in Ashland, Al Hassan, told The Associated Press, however, that he was actually 84, having lied about his age to get work as a youngster. 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. based on information from your browser. Elam had a talent for comedy as well as villainy. Exshaw, John (2003). display: none; Jack Elam's net worth He died of congestive heart failure at the age of 82. 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. The Oregon History Wayfinder is an interactive map that identifies significant places, people, and events in Oregon history. "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. He has been a member of the Bee House Masonic Lodge #550 A.F. Year should not be greater than current year. "Mean Jack Elam really isn't". That injury gave Elam his signature look, making him easily identifiable even to those not familiar with his acting work. Arizona, U.S., Birth Certificates, 1880-1935, U.S., Newspapers.com Obituary Index, 1800s-current, Your Scrapbook is currently empty. This account already exists, but the email address still needs to be confirmed. 15 North Barton Street, New Buffalo, MI 49117, Copyright 2023 Starks Funeral Homes, All Rights Reserved | Privacy Policy | Terms Of Use. Mr. Elam enjoyed playing golf and Clemson athletics. WebAlbert S. Jack Elam, 74, of Cassopolis, passed away on Monday, December 12, 2022, at Lakeland Hospital in Niles. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Holy Trinity Episcopal Church, 193 Old Greenville Highway, Clemson, SC 29631 or Clemson University Foundation, Class of 1955, P.O. His first role was in the 1949 movie Trailin' West, in which he played a killer. He lived one of the best lives I've ever seen. Hassan said when interviewed by the Associate Press after Elams death. At the same time, he had an egg farm with 50,000 chickens and operated feed lots with the capacity of 200 cattle. [21][22] Elam then played the character Charlie Hankins, a town drunk, in the 1986 "Weird Western" picture The Aurora Encounter. His most distinguishing physical quality was his misaligned eye. Evant, Born William Scott Elam, his birth and death records indicate his birth year as 1920. October 22, 2003 / 2:06 PM Wes Elam April 20, 1967 October 5, 2022 IN THE CARE OF Mitchell Funeral Home at Raleigh Memorial Park Wes Elam, a child of Nature, who honored all of Gods Creations. Elam's mother died when he was a small child. This memorial has been copied to your clipboard. The importance of saying "I love you" during COVID-19, Effective ways of dealing with the grieving process, Solutions to show your sympathy safely during the Covid-19 pandemic. The Associated Press contributed to this report. Use Next and Previous buttons to navigate, or jump to a slide with the slide dots. William Elam Obituary (1933 - 2022) - Legacy Remembers When he was 9, he was returned to his father, who lived in Northern California. This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google We will review the memorials and decide if they should be merged. Found more than one record for entered Email, You need to confirm this account before you can sign in. Jack Elam (William Scott Elam) was born on 13 November, 1920 in Miami, Arizona, USA, is an Actor, Soundtrack. Like our page to stay informed about passing of a loved one in Bessemer, Alabama on facebook. He had major roles in five television series, including ''The Dakotas'' and ''Struck by Lightning'' and appeared as a guest in many others, including more than 20 ''Gunsmoke'' episodes. He was also a former member of the Texas Bankers Association. One eye squinted and the other was open; one pointed one way and the other another. ''Just put down that I'm old.''. Jack Elam (19202003) - The Oregon Encyclopedia Terms of Service apply. Jack Elam William Henry "Jack" Elam Obituary 2022 - Robinson Funeral Homes Jack Elam On ''Gunsmoke,'' his roles changed from thugs to more varied characters. Sometimes I'm a little off center, or when I'm talking to someone I do it at a slight angle. Retrieved via FamilySearch, October 2, 2022. And I didn't either," he added. Learn more about merges. Who Receive obituaries Thomas Woodward April 8, In Anthony Mann's classic 1955 western, The Man From Laramie, Jack Elam, who has died aged 86, introduces his character as follows: "I can't give you any "I want a Jack Elam type. Shain, Percy (1974). Wes was born April 20, 1967 to Tom and Bonnie Elam and his sister, Missy, whom he adored. If you have questions, please contact [emailprotected]. [26][c] Seven months later, in August 1961, Elam married again, then to Margaret M. 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. He made a deal with a producer who needed money for three westerns and was willing to cast Mr. Elam as a heavy in all three films in return for backing. Resend Activation Email. 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