John Saxon (actor)John Saxon (born August 5, 1935) is an Italian-American actor. He was born Carmine Orrico the son of Antonio and Anna Orrico, in Brooklyn, New York. He studied acting with famous acting coach Stella Adler and broke into films in the mid-50s, playing teenage roles. In his early career, Saxon worked with many notable directors including Vincente Minnelli, Blake Edwards, John Huston, Frank Borzage, and Otto Preminger, but despite this, never developed into a major star. He appeared mostly in supporting roles, but was top-billed in his most famous film Enter the Dragon (1973), which actually starred Bruce Lee. Saxon has also appeared in many Italian films, mainly in the "Spaghetti Western" and police thriller genres. This page about John Saxon includes information from a Wikipedia article. Additional articles about John Saxon News stories about John Saxon External links for John Saxon Videos for John Saxon Wikis about John Saxon Discussion Groups about John Saxon Blogs about John Saxon Images of John Saxon |
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Saxon has also appeared in many Italian
films, mainly in the "Spaghetti Western" and police thriller genres. He was born Carmine Orrico the son of Antonio and Anna Orrico, in Brooklyn, New York. He also starred in many classic westerns, and in Harvey (1950), Anatomy of a Murder (1959), and the title role in The Glenn Miller Story (1953). John Saxon (born August 5, 1935) is an Italian-American actor. He starred in four highly regarded Alfred Hitchcock films: Rope (1948), Rear Window (1954), The Man Who Knew Too Much (1956), and Vertigo (1958). Later in his career, Stewart tried for a slight change of image; although still the hero, he began to play more challenging parts with a harder edge. On May 7, 1951, their twin daughters Judy and Kelly were born. He adopted her two sons; one of them, Ronald, died on June 8, 1969 in Vietnam. A ladies' man, Stewart finally settled down at age 41, marrying former model Gloria Hatrick McLean on August 9, 1949, and was devoted to her until her death. In an episode of The World at War (1974), he was one of several former airmen interviewed about his World War II career. Louis (1957), and appeared in other aviation films such as The Flight of the Phoenix (1965). After World War II, he was an appropriate choice to play Charles Lindbergh, in The Spirit of St. His final mission was a bombing run over Vietnam that he specifically requested as a close for his military career. In 1959, he served in the Air Force Reserve, before retiring as a brigadier general. Among his decorations were the Air Medal, the Distinguished Flying Cross, the Croix de Guerre and 7 battle stars. American celebrities who served in World War II were generally kept out of harm's way and used for publicity purposes; Stewart objected to this special treatment, requesting the same combat duty as other pilots. By the end of the war, he had flown 20 missions over Europe with the 8th Air Force, piloting a B-24 Liberator. His first posting was at Moffett Field, California. Initially rejected for being too skinny, he gained weight and successfully reapplied. Army Air Force a year before Pearl Harbor was attacked. Already a pilot, Stewart signed up for the U.S. His portrayal of George Bailey in Capra's It's a Wonderful Life (1946), his first film after returning from the war, was a defining performance in his career. Smith Goes to Washington (1939). His early career is perhaps most notable for the films he made with director Frank Capra, including You Can't Take It With You (1938) and Mr. His hesitating style gave his characters a natural feel not seen in many movies of his time. His career was therefore built around playing a clean-cut person with good values (although he did play the occasional baddie). Stewart spoke in a hemming-and-hawing style which was sometimes hard on sound men but came through as sincerity to his audience. He was awarded the American Film Institute's lifetime achievement award in 1980, as well as an Honorary Academy Award for 50 years of memorable performances in 1985. He won the Academy Award for Best Actor in 1940 for his role in The Philadelphia Story, in which he co-starred with Cary Grant and Katharine Hepburn. Stewart was already a Broadway veteran when Hollywood beckoned. He was studying architecture at Princeton University when fellow classmate Joshua Logan convinced him to join the newly-formed University Players in Massachusetts, where he first met Henry Fonda and Margaret Sullavan, among others. Stewart was born in Indiana, Pennsylvania. James Maitland Stewart (May 20, 1908 – July 2, 1997) was an American film actor beloved for his persona as an average guy who faces adversity and tries to do the right thing, an image which was largely reflected in his own personality. After the Thin Man (1936). You Can't Take It with You (1938). Smith Goes to Washington (1939). Mr. Destry Rides Again (1939). The Shop Around the Corner (1940). The Philadelphia Story (1940). Ziegfeld Girl (1941). It's a Wonderful Life (1946). Call Northside 777 (1948). Alfred Hitchcock's Rope (1948). The Stratton Story (1949). Harvey (1950). Winchester '73 (1950). The Greatest Show on Earth (1952). The Naked Spur (1953). Thunder Bay (1953). The Glenn Miller Story (1953). Bend of the River (1954). Rear Window (1954). Strategic Air Command (1955). The Man from Laramie (1955). The Man Who Knew Too Much (1956). Louis (1957). The Spirit of St. Vertigo (1958). Bell Book and Candle (1958). Anatomy of a Murder (1959). The FBI Story (1959). X-15 (1961) (voice). The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance (1962). Mr. Hobbs Takes a Vacation (1962). How the West Was Won (1962). Shenandoah (1965). Cheyenne Autumn (1964). The Flight of the Phoenix (1965). Fools' Parade (1971). The Jimmy Stewart Show (1971) (TV series). Harvey (1972) (TV). The Shootist (1976). Airport '77 (1977). The Big Sleep (1978). The Magic of Lassie (1978). |