John Saxon, ‘A Nightmare on Elm Street’ star, dead at 83

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John Saxon was an actor known for roles in films including “Enter the Dragon” alongside Bruce Lee (1940 – 1973) and two of Wes Craven’s (1939 – 2015) “A Nightmare on Elm Street” movies.Saxon’s acting career began in the 1950s, with early roles including the films “Running Wild” (1955) and “The Unguarded Moment” (1956). He was nominated for a Golden Globe for his performance in “The Appaloosa” (1966), playing a Mexican bandit opposite Marlon Brando (1924 – 2004).

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 was 83.

John Saxon has died. Movie Web reported today that the 83-year-old actor passed away following a battle with pneumonia in Murfreesboro, Tennessee.

Enter the Dragon, and in Wes Craven’s horror classic Nightmare on Elm Street.The actor, who enjoyed a varied and prolific career, lost his battle with pneumonia in Tennessee on Saturday (25 July), his wife Gloria told the Hollywood Reporter.

John Saxon, known best for playing Lt.Thompson in "A Nightmare on Elm Street," has died at 83. Saxon's wife confirmed to The Hollywood Reporter that he died in Tennessee of pneumonia.

William Earl administratorJohn 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.

Actor John Saxon has died aged 83 after a battle with pneumonia.The New York native, best known for roles in The Appaloosa, Enter the Dragon, and the original Nightmare on Elm Street movie, died on Saturday in Murfreesboro, Tennessee, his wife Gloria told The Hollywood Reporter.After being 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 in The Unguarded Moment – for which

John Saxon, star of Enter the Dragon and three Nightmare on Elm Street films, has died aged 83. The Italian-American actor died from pneumonia in Murfreesboro, Tennessee, his wife Gloria told The Hollywood Reporter.Born Carmine Orrico in Brooklyn on 5 August 1936, Saxon became known for his portrayals of police officers and detectives.

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. -- Actor John Saxon, whose good looks won him not only legions of female fans but also a wide array of roles, has died at his home in Tennessee, according to the Hollywood Reporter.

A Nightmare On Elm Street films, has died aged 83.The news was broken to The Hollywood Reporter by Saxon’s wife, who confirmed that he died from pneumonia in Murfreesboro, Tennessee on Saturday (July 25).As well as appearing in the trio of Elm Street films, Saxon fought Bruce Lee in Enter The Dragon.

Brandon Choe Photo EditorJohn Saxon, character actor known for his roles in Westerns and horror films, died Saturday. His career spanned more than sixty years tallying more than 200 film credits.

told The Hollywood Reporter. Saxon was 83.Saxon is also known for play the role of the degenerate gambler, Roper, in the 1973 Bruce Lee classic “Enter the Dragon” for Warner Bros.

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