Sign the Guest Book. The interviews I saw with him were such an inspiration. Discovered by the same agent who launched the careers of Rock Hudson and Tab Hunter, Saxon first gained notice for his performance as a disturbed high school football star who taunts Esther Williams in The Unguarded Moment (1956). If youre in charge of handling the affairs for a recently deceased loved one, this guide offers a helpful checklist. His characters brought me hours of entertainment. John Saxon is the only actor to ever steal a movie from Marlon Brando, Tarantino said. Pour moi John vous avez toujours t et vous serez toujours Mr ROPER !!! 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. He was 83. All Rights Reserved. Early in his career he often played teenage-heartthrob types. Buddy Holly, Ritchie Valens, J.P. Richardson "The Big Bopper" and Roger Peterson, Making the holiday season bearable during grief. After graduating high school he studied with famous acting coach Stella Adler. Great actor! Thoughts and prayers are with the family. John Saxon, rugged screen veteran who starred in Enter the Dragon, dies at 83, For Ovechkin in winter, a deadline sell-off makes sense this spring, Commanders cut Carson Wentz and Bobby McCain, clearing cap space, The NFL deserves every bit of its raging Daniel Snyder headache. 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. As a gifted actor, writer and director, he shied away from most of the glittering attention and yet understood the privilege it gave him, she wrote. Sonaiya Kelley is an entertainment reporter at the Los Angeles Times. 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. May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived. And to think, he called Murfreesboro, Tn home, as well! RIP John- Pat D. RIP John Saxon. Actor John Saxon, shown in 2012, was best known for starring with Bruce Lee in Enter the Dragon and appeared in several A Nightmare on Elm Street films as well as TV series. American actor John Saxon, who starred opposite Bruce Lee in the classic film "Enter the Dragon," has died at 83, his wife tells CNN. Food has always been a go-to for people in mourning. We invite you to share condolences for John Saxon in our Guest Book. His martial arts skill inspired me to take Karate and earn my Black Belt. I have not forgotten you as an actor. Years ago I saw John's picture in a movie magazine called Modern Screen and fell in love with him. Influenced many. You may occasionally receive promotional content from the Los Angeles Times. Some basic help and starters when you have to write a tribute to someone you love. Thank you for your talent, John. The memory of him will be cherished by the legacy he left behind. 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. 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. "Mrs. Saxon was so sure he'd hold out until his birthday -- the 5th of August." David Kessler's top 4 tips for dealing with holiday grief. sympathy goes out to the family of John Saxon. I saw his movie: The Reluctant Debutante and loved it. 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. We invite you to share condolences for John Saxon in our Guest Book. Farewell, sir. 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. They used to call John Huston an actors director, Mr. Saxon told United Press International in 1988, but when I worked with him on The Unforgiven in the late 50s and I asked what he wanted out of one particular scene, he said to me flatly, I just want you to get on that horse, son.. y deepest condolences to the family for your loss. He will be missed. Rest in peace Sir. Serious. Sign the Guest Book. John Saxon, character actor known for his roles in Westerns and horror films, died Saturday. 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. His career spanned more than sixty years tallying more than 200 film credits. His first two marriages, to Mary Ann Murphy and Elizabeth Phillips, ended in divorce, and in 2008 he married Martel. My deepest, He was a wonderful character actor, he seemed like a down to earth humble person,R.I.P. CANDLE HAS BEEN LIT CANDLES HAVE BEEN LIT, We are reviewing your submission. May you find comfort in your treasured memories of John and May God continue to comfort you in the days, months and years ahead. 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. Saxon was born as Carmine Orrico in Brooklyn, New York in 1935. After Unguarded Moment, Saxon appeared as young rock n roll musicians in Rock, Pretty Baby (1956) and Summer Love (1958) and played opposite Sandra Dee in The Reluctant Debutante (1958), directed by Vincente Minnelli, and Debbie Reynolds in Blake Edwards This Happy Feeling (1958). My deepest, He was a wonderful character actor, he seemed like a down to earth humble person,R.I.P. Saxons former wife Elizabeth, who was married to him from 1987 to 1992, posted a tribute following the news. After getting married and having a son, Mr. Saxon said he began to focus on supporting his family, taking parts as they came. Survivors also include his son, Antonio, and his sister, Dolores. The Bronx, N.Y., native has previously contributed to Essence, Allure and Keyframe Magazine. 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 multiple reports. Grief can be so hard, but our special memories help us cope. You will be sorely missed. May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow. Among other characters, Saxon portrayed a Native American chief on the popular TV western series Bonanza and Marco Polo on the futuristic hit TV show The Time Tunnel. In 1966, he appeared in the Marlon Brando western The Appaloosa and earned a Golden Globe nomination for his portrayal as a Mexican bandit. What kind of arrangement is appropriate, where should you send it, and when should you send an alternative? You have funeral questions, we have answers. John Saxon. John Saxon was born Carmine Orrico in Brooklyn, New York, on August 5, 1936. Saxon said in an interview with the Chicago Daily Tribune in 1960 that he wanted to do all sorts of character parts.. They were extraordinary; they looked like a professional team, he said. He was 77. John was always a great actor in whatever he was in. He was married three times. 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. y deepest condolences to the family for your loss. He then caught the eye of legendary talent agent Henry Willson, who spotted Saxon on the cover of a magazine and brought him to Hollywood. 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 his family find some comfort in these loving messages for him. My deepest thoughts and prayers go out to his family at this time.TI AMO! Get our latest storiesin the feed of your favorite networks. Their efficiency and their competence meant something to me.. An Italian-American from Brooklyn, Saxon played characters of various ethnicities during his long career. Reposez en Paix John ! We invite you to share condolences for John Saxon in our Guest Book. 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. He said he did see Mr Saxon at the show and sent me a photo of him with a personal message, which read "THANKS FOR BEING SUCH A BIG FAN, GINA-MARIA!" Once called the poor mans Marlon Brando, Mr. Saxon appeared opposite the actual Brando in The Appaloosa (1966). He was such a class kinda guy. I would tell him I would rather do it this way, and hed say, OK, try it that way, he told the Los Angeles Times in 2012. I was putting away guys like crazy, he added, but in order to make it look real I damn near killed myself.. 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. We invite you to share condolences for John Saxon in our Guest Book. 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. Saxon won a Golden Globe for best supporting actor in 1966 for his role alongside Marlon Brando in The Appaloosa.. If this is one way of being on the receiving end of his affections (like the other women in his life), I accept it with all my heart. I was 14. 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The memory of him will be cherished by the legacy he left behind. Subscribe to Deadline Breaking News Alerts and keep your inbox happy. 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. Read Full Obituary. The entertainment news outlet quotes Saxons wife, Gloria, as confirming that the actor died of pneumonia on Saturday in Murfreesboro. JOHN SAXON OBITUARY. I will.miss him so. Mr. Saxon actually worked with the real Brando in The Appaloosa, a 1966 western that included an arm-wrestling match between the two. 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. This story has been shared 102,045 times. Sign the Guest Book. At this sad time, may the God of tender mercies comfort you and may your memories sustain you. Mr. Saxon in The Reluctant Debutante (1958). We'll help you find the right words to comfort your family member or loved one during this difficult time. Was a big fan in my teens. Years ago I saw John's picture in a movie magazine called Modern Screen and fell in love with him. While the world will gaze on his talents, I want the world to know much more about how great his love was for humanity and how he cared about all the people in and out of his life. Send us a tip using our annonymous form. Saxons career included roles in some 200 films, and spanned more than 60 years. A face from my childhood. Deepest condolences to the Saxon Family, John has starred in many films but my favorite one was Enter the Dragon. His skills in judo and karate led to his casting in the Bruce Lee classic Enter the Dragon. He starred in Wes Cravens A Nightmare on Elm Street in 1984, playing the heroines father. His martial arts skill inspired me to take Karate and earn my Black Belt. 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. Unforgettable. JOHN SAXON OBITUARY. JOHN SAXON OBITUARY. Also six million dollar man comes to mind. So iconic during the 60's 70's and 80's. He played Steve's tennis buddy, and also the robot that had his likeness. John RIP! This handsome gentleman can now rest in peace as his journey continues on to heaven----Jane M., Austerlitz, NY. Saxon is perhaps best remembered for his role as Lt. Don Thompson, father of Nancy Thompson, in Wes Craven's A . By Drew Gillis. We pray that God continues to strengthen and comfort the family during this extremely difficult time. In 2008 he married Gloria Martel, who survives him. He won the Golden Globe Award for new star of the year in 1958 for his role in the film "This Happy Feeling." Rest in peace Mr John Saxon. 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. 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. In addition to his wife and son, from his first marriage, survivors include a sister. For decades, he appeared regularly in television series such as Gunsmoke, Dynasty and Falcon Crest, as well as guest starring on The Mary Tyler Moore Show, Magnum P.I. and dozens more. 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. As his journey continues on to heaven -- -- Jane M., Austerlitz, NY the Dragon Debutante ( ). 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