A Hollywood Icon
Sam Elliott became famous for his powerful voice and unmistakable Western style.
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Early Dream
Elliott knew he wanted to become an actor from a young age.
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First Steps in Hollywood
His early career included television roles and a small part in Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid.
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The Western Star
Cowboys and frontier characters became a defining part of Elliott's career.
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Virgil Earp
Elliott became memorable as Virgil Earp in the 1993 classic Tombstone.
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The Stranger
His mysterious Stranger became one of The Big Lebowski's most memorable characters.
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A Star Is Born
His performance in A Star Is Born earned Elliott an Academy Award nomination.
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1883
Elliott played trail guide Shea Brennan in the Western series 1883.
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The Voice
His deep, resonant voice became one of his most recognizable trademarks.
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Decades of Work
His career has stretched across film and television for decades.
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A Different Chapter
In Landman, Elliott brings a more vulnerable side to his screen persona as T.L.
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