John Saxon
John Saxon (born Carmine Orrico; August 5, 1935 – July 25, 2020) was an American actor and martial artist who worked on more than 200 projects during a span of 60 years. Saxon is known for his work in Westerns and horror movies, often playing police officers and detectives.
Born and raised in Brooklyn, New York, Saxon studied acting with Stella Adler before beginning his career as a contract actor for Universal Pictures, playing in such movies as Rock, Pretty Baby (1956) and Portrait in Black
In addition to his roles in horror movies, Saxon co-starred with Bruce Lee in the martial arts movie Enter the Dragon (1973), and has supporting roles in the westerns Death of a Gunfighter (1969) and Joe Kidd (1972), as well as the adventure thriller Raid on Entebbe (1977). In the 1990s, Saxon occasionally appeared in movies, with small roles in Wes Craven's New Nightmare (1994) and From Dusk till Dawn (1996).
Saxon died of pneumonia in Murfreesboro, Tennessee, on July 25, 2020.
Born
Aug 05, 1935
Brooklyn, New York City, New York, USA
Died
Jul 25, 2020
Known For
Acting
Movies
150 acting
1 crew
Popularity
2.7
Known For
A Nightmare on Elm Street
1984
as Lt. Thompson
From Dusk Till Dawn
1996
as FBI Agent Stanley Chase
Beverly Hills Cop III
1994
as Orrin Sanderson
Enter the Dragon
1973
as Roper
Wes Craven's New Nightmare
1994
as John Saxon / Lt. Donald Thompson
Old Dogs
2009
as Lee Robinson
The Unforgiven
1960
as Johnny Portugal
A Star Is Born
1954
as Movie Premiere Usher (uncredited)
Black Christmas
1974
as Lt. Fuller
The Electric Horseman
1979
as Hunt Sears
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