After the early success of Enter the Dragon and Black Christmas made him ubiquitous to genre fans, Saxons work took off more than ever. Saxons career included roles in some 200 films, and spanned more than 60 years. His characters brought me hours of entertainment. John Saxon was an actor known for roles in films including "Enter the Dragon" alongside Bruce Lee and two of Wes Craven's "A Nightmare on Elm Street" movies. R.I.P JOHN. All Rights Reserved. Influenced many. I saw his movie: The Reluctant Debutante and loved it. The Associated Press contributed to this story. He was born Carmine Orrico on Aug. 5, 1936, the eldest of three children of an Italian immigrant house painter. The best poems for funerals, memorial services., and cards. The fight at the end of the show was awesome. His name was changed to John Saxon, and he signed a contract that paid him $150 a week for 40 weeks a year. Saxon. You will be missed! Published Jul 27, 2020. Condolences to the family. John RIP! Godspeed John, and thank you for sharing a part of your life with us, and the wonderful film and TV memories. Was a big fan in my teens. Pour moi John vous avez toujours t et vous serez toujours Mr ROPER !!! The news was confirmed by his wife, Gloria. Deadline Hallyuwood Podcast: Jang Hyuk Discusses The Killer; Squid Game Director On Historic Emmy Noms; Possible Extraordinary Attorney Woo Sequel, Deadline Hallyuwood Podcast: Yoo Ji-tae, Park Hae-soo Talk Netflixs Money Heist: Korea Joint Economic Area, BET Awards 2022: Kendrick Lamar, Megan Thee Stallion, Will Smith, Jazmine Sullivan Among Winners Full Winners List. My deepest, He was a wonderful character actor, he seemed like a down to earth humble person,R.I.P. John Saxon, the darkly handsome actor best known for starring with Bruce Lee in Enter the Dragon and appearing in several A Nightmare on Elm Street movies, has died at his home in Murfreesboro, Tenn., of pneumonia. John Saxon was an actor known for roles in films including "Enter the Dragon" alongside Bruce Lee and two of Wes Craven's "A Nightmare on Elm Street" movies. JOHN SAXON OBITUARY. I hope heaven is beautiful for you! Married three times, he is survived by one son. I came to Hollywood at 17 and after a year or so of study was placed in romantic teenage parts in The Unguarded Moment, Rock, Pretty Baby, and Summer Love, he told The Times in 1960. I did about a dozen of them in one year.. He was nominated for the 1966 Best Supporting Actor Golden Globe opposite Marlon Brando inThe Appaloosa. John Saxon, character actor known for his roles in Westerns and horror films, died Saturday. 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Such a great actor. He reprised the role in 1987s A Nightmare on Elm Street 3: Dream Warriors and played a version of himself in 1994s Wes Cravens New Nightmare.. It's surprising how much a musical selection can affect mourning. In Warner Bros. Enter the Dragon (1973), Lees first mainstream American movie and last before his death at age 32, Saxon portrayed Roper, a degenerate gambler who participates in a martial arts tournament. Later in his career, Saxon entered the horror genre with 1984s A Nightmare on Elm Street, portraying Lt. Thomas. The closest thing to meeting Mr ,Saxon in person was by way of a vendor I had befriended online who sells obscure films and TV shows, who told me he was going to another sci-fi convention in another city (he was aware of my crush on Saxon) and I said in a facetious manner if he happens to see Mr Saxon, please tell him there's a girl in GA who has a deep crush on him. Serious. John had a cameo as Straker in "Escape" of 1996 Kung Fu: The Legend Continues. One photo caught the attention of Henry Willson, a noted Hollywood agent, and at 17 (he fudged his age on the contract to make himself a year older) Mr. Saxon was off to Los Angeles for a screen test. Share Obituary. . Fiorentina captain Davide Astori, a defender who has also been capped by Italy 14 times, has died, the club Do tax exemptions apply to costs like burial, cremation and floral arrangements? What kind of arrangement is appropriate, where should you send it, and when should you send an alternative? Also six million dollar man comes to mind. We invite you to share condolences for John Saxon in our Guest Book. Survivors also include his son, Antonio, and his sister, Dolores. One of my all time favorite actors. In loving memory of a wonderful person. Read Full Obituary. An alumna of Stony Brook Universitys School of Journalism and the Bronx High School of Science, you can find her on Twitter @sonaiyak and on Instagram @sonaiya_k. In the 21st century, it's not just urns and gravestones anymore. His film rsum also included Mario Bavas Evil Eye (1963), Otto Premingers The Cardinal (1963), Blood Beast From Outer Space (1965), The Swiss Conspiracy (1976), Wrong Is Right (1982), Richard Brooks Fever Pitch (1985), Beverly Hills Cop III (1994) and Gods Ears (2008). We invite you to share condolences for John Saxon in our Guest Book. Publisher Alfred A. Knopf announced Wednesday that Brock-Broido died Tuesday at EDMONTON A Edmonton homeless man whose spontaneous piano performance was viewed on theinternetby millions ofpeople has died. He is resting in Gods memory. We have both worked long enough to have seen what can be achieved when the medium is working at its best. JOHN SAXON OBITUARY. He was married to Mary Ann Murphy from 1967 to 1979, Elizabeth Saxon from 1987 to 1992 and, since 2008, to Gloria Martel. We invite you to share condolences for John Saxon in our Guest Book. All Rights Reserved. Read Full Obituary. Actress Barbara Crampton wrote on Twitter that Saxon had strength and charm, which was a great combination. Sign the Guest Book. Sincerely, Joyce Granville - San Francisco Bay Area, A LEGEND IN HIS OWN TIME WILL NEVER BE FORGOTTEN LOVE YOU IN ENTER THE DRAGON GOD BLESS WILL BE MISSED. I went over to him and told him that at 14 I had a mad crush on him and loved his movie. They're not a map to follow, but simply a description of what people commonly feel. John Saxon was an actor known for roles in films including "Enter the Dragon" alongside Bruce Lee and two of Wes Craven's "A Nightmare on Elm Street" movies. John Saxon, a Star of Enter the Dragon, Is Dead at 83, https://www.nytimes.com/2020/07/28/arts/television/john-saxon-dead.html. Walking out of a movie theater after skipping class at New Utrecht High School, he was spotted by a male modeling agent and then appeared in magazines like True Romances. John Saxon, rugged screen veteran who starred in 'Enter the Dragon,' dies at 83 By Harrison Smith July 26, 2020 at 11:49 p.m. EDT Actors John Saxon and Bruce Lee, with producer Raymond Chow,. The actor John Saxon in 2013. Expand the Memories and Condolences form. I enjoyed many of your movies and your talent of the marshall arts.God Blessings, God is a God of all Comfort and he will Comfort the family'sMy heartfelt condolences to the family's. Thoughts and prayers to Mr John Saxon's family and friends. And on another 1980s primetime soap, CBS Falcon Crest, he played the father of Lorenzo Lamas character. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); Thanks for contacting us. Mrs. Saxon said she was hoping to work with Bruce Lee's family to create a memorial for fans of the duo at Lake View Cemetery where Bruce and Brandon Lee are buried in Seattle, Washington. May you find comfort in your treasured memories of John and May God continue to comfort you in the days, months and years ahead. John Saxon was an actor known for roles in films including "Enter the Dragon" alongside Bruce Lee and two of Wes Craven's "A Nightmare on Elm Street" movies. He absolutely made my day, and I hope I made his too! We'll help you find the right words to comfort your family member or loved one during this difficult time. We invite you to share condolences for John Saxon in our Guest Book. Thank you so much for everything you have given to the entertainment industry. Mr. Saxon continued acting in recent years, with appearances on shows including Melrose Place as well as in independent movies such as Gods Ears (2008), in which he played a former prizefighter who trains an autistic boxer. sympathy goes out to the family of John Saxon. The next thing I knew, Mr. Saxon later told Drama-Logue magazine, my mom and dad were signing agreement contracts because I was still under age. By the time he made his movie debut in 1954, he had given himself a stage name inspired, in his telling, by a Brooklyn roller hockey team called the Saxons. John was always a great actor in whatever he was in. A son of Brooklyn whose smoldering good looks got him to Hollywood, where he once starred with Marlon Brando and, by Mr. Saxons lights, outacted him. Apparently he had done this many times. His striking, angular profile and dark eyes led to roles playing Mexicans, Native Americans and Mongols. His strong presence allowed him, with ease to command every role he portrayed.". To me, John Saxon was more than just an actor, but also a true humanitarian with some of the roles he played on film and TV. JOHN SAXON OBITUARY John Saxon was an actor known for roles in films including "Enter the Dragon" alongside Bruce Lee and two of Wes Craven's "A Nightmare on Elm Street" movies. May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief. He was such a class kinda guy. The world has lost a very talented actor. Take care bye, Meus psames aos familiares descanse em paz e que Deus conforte toda a famlia abraos, Meus psames aos familiares descanse em paz que Deus o receba de braos abertos, Meus psames aos familiares descanse em paz. Mr. Saxon, who died July 25 at age 83, went on to appear in nearly 200 television and film roles over the next six decades, often playing brooding lawmen or gunslinging bandits. Giving to charity is a meaningful way to honor someone who has died. Westerns and horror-film actor John Saxon, a Brooklyn native and star in the original "A Nightmare on Elm Street," died Saturday . Rest In Peace. His career spanned more than sixty years tallying more than 200 film credits. Get the day's top news with our Today's Headlines newsletter, sent every weekday morning. JOHN SAXON OBITUARY. He stood back, I would say a good eight or 10 feet, and lunged and belted that shield and knocked me clear across the room and into a chair, which broke, Mr. Saxon recalled in a talk at the Memphis Film Festival in 2011. 2023 SCI SHARED RESOURCES, LLC. Somehow you find yourself tensing as Mr. Brando, cautious and slow, moves into the alien territory of his wickedly smiling nemesis, who is played by dark-eyed John Saxon with remarkably fearsome oiliness, wrote Crowther. Read Full Obituary. You have funeral questions, we have answers. Mr. Saxon, who grew up in Brooklyn, said his career began one day when he missed school and went to the movies. John Saxon was an actor known for roles in films including "Enter the Dragon" alongside Bruce Lee and two of Wes Craven's "A Nightmare on Elm Street" movies. He co-starred with. John Saxon was an actor known for roles in films including Enter the Dragon alongside Bruce Lee and two of Wes Cravens A Nightmare on Elm Street movies. He won the Golden Globe Award for new star of the year in 1958 for his role in the film "This Happy Feeling." John Saxon was an actor known for roles in films including "Enter the Dragon" alongside Bruce Lee and two of Wes Craven's "A Nightmare on Elm Street" movies. John Saxon Alberto E. Rodriguez/Getty Images. The daughter of his Enter the Dragon co-star Bruce Lee paid tribute on the late martial arts actors Twitter page. May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief. "Mrs. Saxon was so sure he'd hold out until his birthday -- the 5th of August." JOHN SAXON OBITUARY. Mr. Saxon was perhaps best known for co-starring in the martial arts classic Enter the Dragon (1973), the last movie Lee completed before his death at age 32. I would tell him I would rather do it this way, and hed say, OK, try it that way.. years later. My deepest thoughts and prayers go out to his family at this time.TI AMO! If it paid tuition to a private school, that was fine.. John Saxon, the rugged actor who kicked around with Bruce Lee in Enter the Dragon and appeared in three Nightmare on Elm Street movies for director Wes Craven, died Saturday. He played Steve's tennis buddy, and also the robot that had his likeness. There were times when I had been bullied in school and/or when my self-esteem was at an all-time low and seeing him on TV gave me a real boost, especially when he acted as the gallant knight in shining armor in defending the rights of others on and off screen. I loved all your work. One of my favourite episodes of The Six Million Dollar Man, titled "The Day of The Robot", had John in it as the main character besides Lee Majors. Was a big fan in my teens. May God continue to provide comfort, peace, and endurance to the family today, tomorrow, and always. Condolences to the family. Early in his career he often played teenage-heartthrob types. Died:. Help tell the story of your loved ones unique life. Sign the Guest Book. John never got the credit for his many outstanding talents. All Rights Reserved. sympathy goes out to the family of John Saxon. He said that at that time he was 22. John Saxon was an actor known for roles in films including "Enter the Dragon" alongside Bruce Lee and two of Wes Craven's "A Nightmare on Elm Street" movies. At this sad time, may the God of tender mercies comfort you and may your memories sustain you. My grief will mark the end of a great friendship but the memories of how much his presence influenced my life and others will last an eternity., Born Carmine Orrico, the son of Italian American parents, Saxon grew up in Brooklyn, N.Y., and began modeling as a teenager. Share Obituary. John Saxon was an actor known for roles in films including "Enter the Dragon" alongside Bruce Lee and two of Wes Craven's "A Nightmare on Elm Street" movies. He was 83. That film gave him a chance to employ the martial arts skills he had been honing for years, but the work, he told Black Belt magazine, was harder than he expected. My condolences to the family. May his family find some comfort in these loving messages for him. Share Obituary. The interviews I saw with him were such an inspiration. The Hollywood Reporter first reported the news. He joined SAG in 1954 and AFTRA in 1957. After graduating high school he studied with famous acting coach Stella Adler. Saxon is survived by his wife, Gloria, and son, Antonio. American actor John Saxon, who starred opposite Bruce Lee in the classic film "Enter the Dragon," has died at 83, his wife tells CNN. Rest in peace Sir. We invite you to share condolences for He was about 18 when he made his Hollywood debut in 1954, appearing in two George Cukor movies, It Should Happen to You and A Star Is Born, before signing with Universal Pictures. Grief can be so hard, but our special memories help us cope. He was 83. The mid- to late-1950s saw Saxon work as a teen idol with credits in films Rock, Pretty Baby, Summer Love,The Reluctant Debutante, This Happy Feeling, and Cry Tough. J'ai vu Opration Dragon (Enter the Dragon) en 1974 l'ge de 13 ans ! SO sorry to hear this. I will.miss him so. John Saxon was an actor known for roles in films including "Enter the Dragon" alongside Bruce Lee and two of Wes Craven's "A Nightmare on Elm Street" movies. (Robert Redford and Sydney Pollack also were in the cast, and the three would reunite in 1979 for The Electric Horseman.). JOHN SAXON OBITUARY . So iconic during the 60's 70's and 80's. There is one way you might compare me favorably with Brando, he told U.P.I. In 2017, the Tennessee retirement community where Saxon and his wife lived honoured him with a film festival after residents requested screenings of his movies. Thoughts and prayers are with the family. Saxon said he loved working in Hong Kong with Lee in Enter the Dragon because he took me seriously. His passing was announced by his wife, who said he died from pneumonia in his home in Murfreesboro, Tenn. Saxon was born Carmine Orrico in Brooklyn in 1935. He was 83. Influenced many. John will live on forever in his films. American actor John Saxon, who starred opposite Bruce Lee in the classic film "Enter the Dragon," has died at 83. I have Asperger's syndrome and was moved to tears when I saw his release of 'God's Ears' because there was so much in that movie (next to 'Rainman' and 'Forrest Gump') I could strongly relate to and have been blessed in the sense I have a life partner and friend of 31 yrs who has been there for me and helping me reach my potential in ways I never thought were possible. He said, Thats my favorite chair!. He told The Knoxville News-Sentinel of Tennessee in 1997 that he had based his stage name on a Brooklyn roller hockey team he admired, the Saxons. He was 83. Rest in peace Mr John Saxon. Memorial contributions in his name may be made to the Motion Picture and Television Fund. What an incredible actor he was. Even in his latest photos, he was striking. Today, I have great memories of that day and I own the DVD movie of The Reluctant Debutante. He played Steve's tennis buddy, and also the robot that had his likeness. In a career that began in the 1950s, when he often played teenage-heartthrobs, Mr. Saxon accumulated almost 200 film and TV credits, including Enter the Dragon, in which he played a gambler competing in a martial arts tournament. Saxon died Saturday at his home in Murfreesboro,. I did about a dozen of them in one year, he told the Los Angeles Times in 2012. He was charming. Read Full Obituary. Sincere condolences and prayers for his family and many fans . You may occasionally receive promotional content from the Los Angeles Times. Many years later, I worked as a security Guard at Warner Brothers and he was filming a Wonder Woman episode. You will be sorely missed. His breakthrough as an actor came two years later, when he starred in both Rock, Pretty Baby!, as a teenage guitarist performing alongside Sal Mineo, and The Unguarded Moment, as a football player accused of stalking his teacher, played by Esther Williams. My deepest condolences to the Saxon family. It's surprising how much a musical selection can affect mourning. John Saxon was an actor known for roles in films including "Enter the Dragon" alongside Bruce Lee and two of Wes Craven's "A Nightmare on Elm Street" movies. He started studying martial arts when he came to Hollywood. May the God of comforts bless your sad and grieving hearts with His peace and strength as you miss and cope with the loss of John in your lives. Share. Mr. Saxon was born on. John Saxon, character actor known for his roles in Westerns and horror films, died Saturday. Such a great actor. May his family find some comfort in these loving messages for him. Fill in some information about your loved one, and we'll generate some text that you can use as a starting point for your online memorial. His other survivors, in addition to his son, include a sister, Dolores. He was great in all his roles he will be missed. RIP John- Pat D. RIP John Saxon. He absolutely made my day, and I hope I made his too! So many memorable roles that added a great depth to the movies that he was in. Even my boyfriend 'Chief' was equally impressed. John Saxon, best known for his role in A Nightmare On Elm Street, passed away on Saturday at the age of 83 following a bout with pneumonia. Quickly your muscles tighten as the two men, now face to face, contend in a show-down hand-wrestle on a table fringed with scorpions.. His portrayal of a brutal Mexican bandit opposite Marlon Brando in The Appaloosa (1966) earned him a Golden Globe, and he had a recurring role on ABCs Dynasty as Rashid Ahmed, a powerful Middle East tycoon who romanced Alexis Colby (Joan Collins). The picture ran on the cover of a dime-store detective magazine and attracted the attention of Hollywood agent Henry Willson, who had launched the careers of heartthrob actors such as Rock Hudson and Tab Hunter, and who set about making 17-year-old Carmine the next 1950s teen idol. John Saxon, the stoic yet charismatic character actor who starred in many iconic horror, western and genre films, died in Murfreesboro, Tenn., after a battle with pneumonia, according to. Sign up for THR news straight to your inbox every day. Ways to honor John Saxon's life and legacy. Mr. Saxons son, Antonio, confirmed the death but did not have additional details. I have not forgotten you as an actor. John Saxon was an actor known for roles in films including "Enter the Dragon" alongside Bruce Lee and two of Wes Craven's "A Nightmare on Elm Street" movies. He was 83. We invite you. This handsome gentleman can now rest in peace as his journey continues on to heaven----Jane M., Austerlitz, NY. I loved his films he's going to be missed, A note of comfort to the Saxon family I really enjoyed his roles may the God of comfort and tender mercies be with you in this very difficult time, Hi how are you I was writing to you to give my condolences to you and your family etc.. rip. In the 21st century, it's not just urns and gravestones anymore. His son, Antonio, confirmed his death but did not specify a cause. I enjoyed many of your movies and your talent of the marshall arts.God Blessings, God is a God of all Comfort and he will Comfort the family'sMy heartfelt condolences to the family's. John had a cameo as Straker in "Escape" of 1996 Kung Fu: The Legend Continues. While his leading-man status was brief, he became a fixture of B-movies and guest-starred on TV shows including The Six Million Dollar Man, Starsky & Hutch and The A-Team.. Congratulations to the Heavens! May the God of comforts bless your sad and grieving hearts with His peace and strength as you miss and cope with the loss of John in your lives. He studied with famed acting coach Stella Adler, and soon after changed his name as part of a Universal Studios contract, Deadline said. One photo shoot, which he said pictured him as a Puerto Rican guy leaning against a garbage can after he had been shot, caught the attention of Henry Willson, the legendary Hollywood agent who had discovered Hudson and Hunter. Never shy about showing off his machismo, Saxon also co-starred with Clint Eastwood in Joe Kidd (1972) and played a dirty union lawyer in Andrew McLaglens Mitchell (1975). Farewell, sir. He started gaining attention as a teen heartthrob in the 1956 film Rock, Pretty Baby, which led to roles opposite stars such as Debbie Reynolds and Sandra Dee. Saxons former wife Elizabeth, who was married to him from 1987 to 1992, posted a tribute following the news. You were the "man" . . 2023 The Hollywood Reporter, LLC. We will love you and miss you always. Remembering you and your loved one today and always. After getting married and having a son, Mr. Saxon said he began to focus on supporting his family, taking parts as they came. 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