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Sam Elliott Biography

Birth Name:

Samuel Pack Elliott

Birth Place:

Sacramento, California, United States

Profession

Actor

Fast Facts

Made his film debut in Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid (1969)
Romanced his future wife, The Graduate star Katharine Ross, on the set of the 1979 mystery The Legacy
Although the two had both worked on Butch Cassidy, he as a bit player and she as the female lead, they had never met
Vocal performance of Ben the Cow in the 2006 animated feature Barnyard included a cover of the Tom Petty-Jeff Lynne tune "I Won't Back Down
" Additional vocal credits: was the voice of Smokey the Bear in a series of wildfire-prevention PSA's; introduced the teams at the 2011 Super Bowl

2018Screen Actors Guild Awards-Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Supporting Role: nominated
2018Oscar-Best Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role: nominated
2015Critics' Choice Television Awards-Best Guest Performer in a Drama Series: winner
2001Critics' Choice Awards-Alan J. Pakula Award: winner
1996Golden Globe-Best Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role in a Series, Miniseries or Motion Picture Made for Television: nominated
1995Emmy-Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Miniseries or Special: nominated
1992Golden Globe-Best Performance by an Actor in a Miniseries or Motion Picture Made for Television: nominated