Sam Elliott Short biography
Sam Elliott is an American actor renowned for his commanding screen presence, resonant baritone voice, and embodiment of the iconic Western archetype. He began his career in the late 1960s, appearing in small roles in films like "Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid" and TV series such as "Mission: Impossible" and "Gunsmoke." His rugged features and calm intensity made him a natural for Westerns. He gained broader recognition through TV movies and miniseries, including "The Shadow Riders" and "The Yellow Rose." Elliott's notable film roles include Wade Garrett in "Road House," Virgil Earp in "Tombstone," The Stranger in "The Big Lebowski," and performances in "Mask," "We Were Soldiers," "Hulk," "Thank You for Smoking," and "A Star Is Born," for which he received an Academy Award nomination. He has also starred in the series "The Ranch" and is widely recognized for his extensive voice work in commercials (Dodge, IBM, Ram Trucks, American Beef Council) and animated roles (Smokey Bear, "Family Guy"). Born in Sacramento, California, he later moved to Portland, Oregon, and pursued acting after the death of his father. He is married to actress Katharine Ross and they have one daughter.
