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Sam Elliott

Actor

Sam Elliott

  • Born: 9 August 1944, Sacramento, California, USA
  • Estimated net worth: $10 million

Sam Elliott is an American actor known for his distinctive voice and rugged persona. He gained fame for roles in films such as 'Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid', 'The Big Lebowski', and 'A Star Is Born'. With a career spanning decades, Elliott is…

About Sam Elliott

Sam Elliott is an American actor known for his distinctive voice and rugged persona. He gained fame for roles in films such as 'Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid', 'The Big Lebowski', and 'A Star Is Born'. With a career spanning decades, Elliott is recognized for his performances in Westerns and dramas, often portraying characters that embody masculinity and authenticity.

Born
9 August 1944, Sacramento, California, USA
Height
6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)
Spouses
Katharine Ross (1984-present)
Children
1, Cleo Rose Elliott
Parents
Henry Nelson Elliott, Glynn Mamie (née Sparks)
Estimated net worth
$10 million

Fun facts about Sam Elliott

  • Sam Elliott has a deep baritone voice, which has made him a popular choice for voiceover work.
  • He was a model before becoming an actor, appearing in advertisements for several brands.

Famous Sam Elliott quotes

“I think you’re a real piece of work.”
The Big Lebowski, 1998
“You’re not gonna find a better friend than me.”
A Star Is Born, 2018
“I’m a cowboy, and I’m a proud cowboy.”
1883, 2021

Sam Elliott filmography

Cast (121)

YearTitleCharacterRating
2025The Coen Brothers Story MovieSelf7.0
2025The Gettysburg Address MovieWard Hill Lamon (voice)
2024Landman TVThomas 'T.L.' Norris8.2
2023National Memorial Day Concert MovieSelf2.0
20221883: The Road West MovieSelf - Shea Brennan7.5
20211883 TVShea Brennan8.3
2021MacGruber TVPerry MacGruber6.1
2019Lady and the Tramp MovieTrusty (voice)7.2
2019I Am Patrick Swayze MovieSelf7.0
2019The Man Who Killed Hitler and Then the Bigfoot MovieCalvin Barr5.5
Show 111 more credits
YearTitleCharacterRating
2018The Road to Stardom: The Making of A Star Is Born MovieSelf7.4
2018A Star Is Born MovieBobby Maine7.5
2017Audubon MovieNarrator (voice)6.0
2017The Hero MovieLee Hayden6.1
2016Rock Dog MovieFleetwood Yak (voice)6.3
2016The Ranch TVBeau7.4
2016Limbo MovieThe Dog (voice)
2015A Tale of Two Cities: Part 2 MovieNarrator (voice)
2015A Tale of Two Cities MovieNarrator (voice)8.0
2015The Good Dinosaur MovieButch (voice)6.8
2015The Late Show with Stephen Colbert TVSelf6.1
2015Digging for Fire MoviePop Pop5.2
2015Grandma MovieKarl6.4
2015I'll See You in My Dreams MovieBill6.3
2015Grace and Frankie TVPhil7.7
2014Variety Studio: Actors on Actors TVSelf4.2
2014Draft Day MovieCoach Moore6.7
2014Off Camera with Sam Jones TVSelf5.0
2013Milius MovieSelf7.1
2012The Company You Keep MovieMac McLeod6.2
2011The Big Bang MovieSimon Kestral5.4
2010November Christmas MovieJess Sanford7.5
2010Marmaduke MovieChupadogra (voice)5.3
2010Justified TVAvery Markham8.0
2009Did You Hear About the Morgans? MovieClay Wheeler5.4
2009Up in the Air MovieMaynard Finch6.9
2009Parks and Recreation TVRon Dunn8.0
2007The Golden Compass MovieLee Scoresby6.1
2007Spirit of Vengeance: Making Ghost Rider MovieSelf
2007Ghost Rider MovieCarter Slade / Phantom Rider5.6
2006Barnyard MovieBen (voice)6.0
2006Avenger MovieCalvin Dexter6.1
2006The Alibi MovieThe Mormon5.7
2005Thank You for Smoking MovieLorne Lutch7.2
2005Robot Chicken TVSam Elliott / Commissioner Gordon (voice)7.6
2005Robot Chicken TVWhite Wine Narrator / Skito / Reporter (voice)7.6
2005American Dad! TVBig John Tanner (voice)7.0
2003Off the Map MovieCharley6.4
2003Hulk MovieRoss5.6
2002We Were Soldiers MovieSgt. Maj. Basil Plumley7.1
2002The Making of 'Tombstone' MovieSelf6.7
2001Pretty When You Cry MovieDetective Lukas Black3.4
2000The Contender MovieKermit Newman6.7
2000Fail Safe MovieCongressman Raskob6.9
1999You Know My Name MovieBill Tilghman4.8
1999Family Guy TVSam Elliott (voice)7.4
1999Family Guy TVWild Wild West (voice)7.4
1998The Hi-Lo Country MovieJim Ed Love6.0
1998The Big Lebowski MovieThe Stranger7.8
1997Dog Watch MovieCharlie Falon4.9
1997Big Guns Talk: The Story of the Western MovieSelf7.0
1997Rough Riders TVCapt. Bucky O'Neil6.2
1996Woman Undone MovieRoss Bishop4.1
1995Blue River MovieHenry Howland6.2
1995The Final Cut MovieJohn Pierce5.9
1995The Ranger, the Cook and a Hole in the Sky MovieBill Bell6.0
1995Buffalo Girls MovieWild Bill Hickok6.5
1994The Desperate Trail MovieMarshall Bill Speakes4.8
1993Tombstone MovieVirgil Earp7.6
1993Fugitive Nights: Danger in the Desert MovieLyn Cutter6.2
1993Gettysburg MovieBrig. Gen. John Buford7.0
1991Rush MovieDodd6.7
1991Conagher MovieConn Conagher6.7
1990Sibling Rivalry MovieCharles Turner Jr.5.2
1989Prancer MovieJohn Riggs6.2
1989Road House MovieWade Garrett6.8
1988Shakedown MovieRichie Marks5.8
1988The World's Greatest Stunts: A Tribute to Hollywood Stuntmen MovieSelf
1987Fatal Beauty MovieMike Marshak5.6
1987The Quick and the Dead MovieCon Villian6.4
1986Houston: The Legend of Texas MovieSam Houston7.2
1986The Blue Lightning MovieHarry Wingate6.7
1985A Death in California TVD. Jordan Williams6.2
1985Mask MovieGar7.3
1983The Yellow Rose TVChance McKenzie7.6
1983Travis McGee MovieTravis McGee5.7
1982The Shadow Riders MovieDal Traven6.5
1981Murder in Texas TVDr. John Hill6.7
1980Wild Times TVHugh Cardiff6.5
1979The Sacketts TVTell Sacket7.6
1978The Legacy MoviePete Danner5.4
1977Aspen TVTom Keating8.0
1976Once an Eagle TVSam Damon6.8
1976Lifeguard MovieRick Carlson6.1
1975I Will Fight No More Forever MovieCaptain Wood6.9
1974Police Woman TVMichael Gregory6.4
1974The Manhunter TVUnknown character7.0
1974Evel Knievel MovieEvel Knievel7.0
1973The Blue Knight TVDetective Charlie Bronski5.0
1973The Blue Knight MovieDetective Charlie Bronski5.5
1973Doc Elliot TVUnknown character7.0
1973Hawkins TVLuther Wilkes7.8
1972Molly and Lawless John MovieJohnny Lawler3.3
1972The Streets of San Francisco TVKen Johnson7.1
1972Frogs MoviePickett Smith4.8
1971Assault on the Wayne MovieEns. William 'Bill' Sandover4.3
1970The Games MovieRichie Robinson7.4
1970The Challenge MovieBryant7.0
1969Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid MovieCard Player #27.6
1969Hawaii Five-O TVJack Houston7.2
1968The Mod Squad TVUnknown character6.1
1968Lancer TVUnknown character5.6
1968Land of the Giants TVMartin Reed6.8
1967Mannix TVUnknown character6.9
1967The Way West MovieMissouri Townsman (uncredited)6.1
1966Mission: Impossible TVDoug Robert7.6
1966Felony Squad TVUnknown character6.5
1965The F.B.I. TVSAC Kendall Lisbon5.6
1955Gunsmoke TVCory Soames6.7
1944Golden Globe Awards TVSelf - Nominee7.0
TBAGrendel MovieThe Dragon

Crew (2)

YearTitleRoleRating
1991Conagher MovieProducer · Production6.7
1991Conagher MovieTeleplay · Writing6.7

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Questions about Sam Elliott

What are some of Sam Elliott's most famous films?

Sam Elliott is known for his roles in 'Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid', 'The Big Lebowski', 'Road House', and 'A Star Is Born'.

Has Sam Elliott won any major awards?

Sam Elliott has received several award nominations, including a Primetime Emmy Award and a Screen Actors Guild Award, but he has not won an Oscar.

What was Sam Elliott's first film?

Sam Elliott's first film role was in 'The Way West' in 1967, where he played a supporting character.

How many children does Sam Elliott have?

Sam Elliott has one daughter named Cleo Rose Elliott, born in 1989.

What is Sam Elliott's estimated net worth?

Sam Elliott's estimated net worth is around $10 million, primarily from his acting career and endorsements.

What is Sam Elliott's acting style known for?

Sam Elliott's acting style is characterized by his deep voice and strong screen presence, often portraying rugged, masculine characters.

What TV series did Sam Elliott star in?

Sam Elliott stars in the television series '1883', a prequel to 'Yellowstone', showcasing his talents in a Western setting.

Is Sam Elliott involved in voice acting?

Yes, Sam Elliott has done extensive voice work, including narrating documentaries and commercials, leveraging his distinctive voice.