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Sam Elliott has a filmography that goes back nearly 60 years.
The actor, who celebrates his 82nd birthday on Aug. 9, 2026, worked his way from small parts to leading roles, starring alongside Hollywood icons like Farrah Fawcett, Cher, Patrick Swayze and Melanie Griffith. Over the years, he established himself as a renowned character actor, and in 2018, he had a critical breakthrough in Bradley Cooper and Lady Gaga's A Star Is Born. For his performance as Bobby Maine, he received an Academy Award nomination for Best Supporting Actor.
Away from the screen, he has been happily married to his wife, retired actress Katharine Ross, since 1984, and the couple shares one daughter.
Ahead, see Elliott's accomplished life in photos, from his early days in the industry to his current role in Landman.
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#patrick #swayze
The actor, who celebrates his 82nd birthday on Aug. 9, 2026, worked his way from small parts to leading roles, starring alongside Hollywood icons like Farrah Fawcett, Cher, Patrick Swayze and Melanie Griffith. Over the years, he established himself as a renowned character actor, and in 2018, he had a critical breakthrough in Bradley Cooper and Lady Gaga's A Star Is Born. For his performance as Bobby Maine, he received an Academy Award nomination for Best Supporting Actor.
Away from the screen, he has been happily married to his wife, retired actress Katharine Ross, since 1984, and the couple shares one daughter.
Ahead, see Elliott's accomplished life in photos, from his early days in the industry to his current role in Landman.
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#patrick #swayze
