John Saxon
Name
Carmine Orrico
Birthplace
Brooklyn, New York, U.S.
Birth date
August 5, 1935
Death place
Murfreesboro, Tennessee, U.S.
Death date
July 25, 2020 (aged 84)
Occupation
Film, telvision actor
Active Years
1954–2015
Notable Films
John Saxon (August 5, 1935 – July 25, 2020) was an American actor, who was known for his work in westerns and horror films. He is best known portraying Roper in the 1973 film Enter the Dragon, in which he starred with Bruce Lee and Jim Kelly. He also appeared in A Nightmare on Elm Street and A Nightmare on Elm Street 3: The Dream Warriors as Donald Thompson, Nancy's father.
Early life[]
Saxon was born Carmine Orrico in Brooklyn, New York, U.S., the son of Anna (née Protettore) and Antonio Orrico. He attended New Utrecht High School, graduating in 1953. He then studied acting with famous acting coach Stella Adler.
Career[]
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Filmography[]
- The Unguarded Moment (1956)
- The Reluctant Debutante (1958)
- The Unforgiven (1960)
- The Plunderers (1960)
- War Hunt (1962)
- The Girl Who Knew Too Much (1963)
- The Appaloosa (1966)
- Death of a Gunfighter (1969)
- Joe Kidd (1972)
- Enter the Dragon (1973)
- Black Christmas (1974)
- The Electric Horseman (1979)
- Tenebrae (1982)
- A Nightmare on Elm Street (1984)
- A Nightmare on Elm Street 3: Dream Warriors (1987)
- From Dusk Till Dawn (1996)
External links[]
- John Saxon on Wikipedia
