American film actor
Born: August 31, 1928
Died: November 18, 2002
James Coburn (1928-2002) was a charismatic American actor known for his distinctive voice, rugged looks, and strong on-screen presence. He was born on August 31, 1928, in Laurel, Nebraska, and grew up in Compton, California.
Coburn’s acting career began in the late 1950s, and he quickly gained recognition for his roles in Westerns like “The Magnificent Seven” (1960) and “The Great Escape” (1963). He was known for playing tough, cool, and often humorous characters, which earned him a reputation as a leading man and a character actor.
In 1999, James Coburn won an Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor for his role in “Affliction.” This was a career-defining moment that recognized his immense talent and versatility.
Throughout his career, Coburn appeared in a wide range of films, from action-packed blockbusters like “Our Man Flint” (1966) to dramas like “The Americanization of Emily” (1964) and “The Harder They Fall” (1956). His career spanned several decades, and he continued to work in Hollywood until his passing on November 18, 2002.
James Coburn’s legacy in Hollywood is marked by his memorable performances and his enduring impact on the film industry, making him one of the most respected actors of his generation.
James Coburn’s 5 most popular quotes
- The Magnificent Seven was really kind of a miraculous event that took place in my life.
- It was the desire to do the complete thing. I only took taking acting lessons because my whole thing, really, was to direct. But my first jobs were acting jobs.
- It’s turned into a world of amateurs. There are amateur actors making millions of dollars, amateur cinematographers, amateur directors… Jesus, these amateur directors can get deals for anything. Another comic book? Oh, very good.
- Taking in and blowing out smoke? And now you see girls smoking cigars. It got to be such a fad. Girls on the covers of magazines, smoking cigars. Give me a break. I didn’t want to be a part of that. I don’t like ‘popular.’
- Studios have been trying to get rid of the actor for a long time and now they can do it. They got animation. NO more actor, although for now they still have to borrow a voice or two. Anyway, I find it abhorrent.
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