Sam Elliott

Samuel Pack "Sam" Elliott (born August 9, 1944) is an American actor. In films, he is often characterized by his rangy physique, thick horseshoe moustache and gruff speaking voice.
Elliott was born in Sacramento, California, to a physical training instructor mother and a father who worked for the Department of the Interior. He moved from California to Oregon with his family during his teenage years, where he graduated from David Douglas High School in Portland. He attended Clark College in Vancouver, Washington, where he completed a two-year program. During that time Elliott tried out for and got a leading role in "Guys and Dolls". The local newspaper suggested that Elliott should be a professional actor. Soon after, Elliott got the acting bug and declared he was going to Hollywood to become a star. Elliott is a member of the Sigma Alpha Epsilon fraternity at the California State University, Los Angeles. He worked in construction while studying acting in Los Angeles. Elliott also lived for a short time in Princeton, West Virginia.
Elliott began his career as a character actor, his appearance and bearing ideally suited for Westerns.
His debut role in film (a bit part as 'Card Player