John Saxon Biography

Fast Facts

• Signed with his first film studio as a teenager after meeting talent agent Henry Wilson
• Made his first credited appearance in 1955 and quickly rose to Hollywood fame by the end of the decade after starring alongside stars including Debbie Reynolds, Sandra Dee and Blake Edwards
• Transitioned to television after guest starring on numerous series before landing a lead role on "The Bold Ones: The New Doctors" for several seasons beginning in 1969
• Has gone to be a favorite in the horror genre in the latter half of his career after appearing in numerous sequels for "A Nightmare on Elm Street"
• A black belt in karate at the time, he accepted the role of Roper in 1973's "Enter the Dragon" after the studio's first choice of Rod Taylor was deemed too tall for the action scenes
• Fluent in Italian, he would go on to make a few films in Italy during the early '60s