In loving memory of a wonderful person. John was always a great actor in whatever he was in. Information and advice to help you cope with the death of someone important to you. We invite you to share condolences for John Saxon in our Guest Book. He said that at that time he was 22. He was more concerned about the chair than me. I have Asperger's syndrome and was moved to tears when I saw his release of 'God's Ears' because there was so much in that movie (next to 'Rainman' and 'Forrest Gump') I could strongly relate to and have been blessed in the sense I have a life partner and friend of 31 yrs who has been there for me and helping me reach my potential in ways I never thought were possible. Saxon died Saturday at his home in Murfreesboro,. Rest in Peace John. John was always a great actor in whatever he was in. His other survivors, in addition to his son, include a sister, Dolores. He was charming. During a career that stretched over 60 years, Saxons roles were varied and shot all over the world. This handsome gentleman can now rest in peace as his journey continues on to heaven----Jane M., Austerlitz, NY. In addition to his wife and son, from his first marriage, survivors include a sister. Before appearing in Wes Cravens Nightmare on Elm Street films and fighting alongside Bruce Lee in Enter the Dragon, John Saxon was just a high school student playing hooky, skipping class to see a movie at New Yorks Paramount Theatre. May you find comfort in your treasured memories of John and May God continue to comfort you in the days, months and years ahead. 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. Share Obituary. Published by Charleston Post & Courier on Jul. 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 Cravens A Nightmare on Elm Street movies. David Kessler's top 4 tips for dealing with holiday grief. As I search the sky at night, I will look for the new star that is his. He joined SAG in 1954 and AFTRA in 1957. May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived. Comfort the family with flowers or a sympathy gift. I have not forgotten you as an actor. John was a gifted and great actor and will be missed. As I search the sky at night, I will look for the new star that is his. May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow. My friend said he may not see him there, but he would keep his eyes peeled and keep in touch with me. We invite you to share condolences for John Saxon in our Guest Book. You will be missed! His career spanned more than sixty years tallying more than 200 film credits. 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. Fiorentina captain Astori found dead aged 31 before match. MURFREESBORO, Tenn. Actor John Saxon, a versatile actor with a lengthy and prolific career who starred with Bruce Lee in Enter the Dragon and appeared in several Nightmare on Elm Street movies, has died at his home in Tennessee, according to the Hollywood Reporter. My condolences to the family of Mr. Saxon. The actor was often cast as a Native American or a Latino. 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. Loved his movies. Saxon played the cop Donald Thompson in the first and third films in the Nightmare on Elm Street franchise, where hes eventually killed by Freddy Kruegers skeleton. Information and advice to help you cope with the death of someone important to you. Married three times, he is survived by one son. Such a great actor. Rest in Peace Mr. John Saxon. His characters brought me hours of entertainment. He was nominated for the 1966 Best Supporting Actor Golden Globe opposite Marlon Brando inThe Appaloosa. According to IMDB, Saxon starred in nearly 200 movies and TV shows after his 1954 debut, with roles on detective shows and horrors including "A Nightmare on Elm Street." Guest appearances on 70s television staples such as The Six Million Dollar Man, The Bionic Woman, Starsky and Hutch and The Rockford Files brought him small-screen recognition. "He was a fighter, he was a sensitive, supportive and a generous person to not only his friends but to a lot of people that needed support and help. A few months later, my vendor friend said in an email he had a surprise for me and to look out for it in the next few emails. There were times when I had been bullied in school and/or when my self-esteem was at an all-time low and seeing him on TV gave me a real boost, especially when he acted as the gallant knight in shining armor in defending the rights of others on and off screen. John was the good or bad guy and been with him since EnterTD, and 6MDMan. pic.twitter.com/FvnAka9egf, Saxons most iconic roles were playing Donald Thompson in the original 1984 A Nightmare on Elm Street, as well as two of the sequels, and Roper in 1973s martial arts epic Enter the Dragon. He starred in scores of influential horror movies, including Dario Argentos 1982 film Tenebrae, 1974s Black Christmas and 1996s From Dusk Till Dawn. Saxon also made his mark in westerns such as John Hustons 1960 film The Unforgiven, 1969s Death of a Gunfighter and 1972s Joe Kidd.. Reposez en Paix et Que Dieu Vous Accueille Prs de Lui !!! The Hollywood Reporter is a part of Penske Media Corporation. Serious. Share Obituary. What an incredible actor he was. 27, 2020. RIP John Thanks for being part of my youth. "A young Carmine watched a war movie where an American soldier met a small Japanese soldier. 2023 The Hollywood Reporter, LLC. I never got around to thanking him in person, but I hope he won't mind if we meet in the next life, I would love to give him a big hug and kiss of thanks! 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). So many memorable roles that added a great depth to the movies that he was in. I saw his movie: The Reluctant Debutante and loved it. Ways to honor John Saxon's life and legacy. Send simple, comforting meals with Home Chef. It's surprising how much a musical selection can affect mourning. Saxons final role was in the 2017 film The Extra.. Influenced many. John Saxon. Loved his movies and TV appearances enter the dragon of course. If Mr. Saxon rarely had a leading role in his long career, he did work with top directors, including John Huston, and he had stories about all of them. Congratulations to the Heavens! Saxon, though, said that Lee took me seriously. He also starred in Italian productions such as The Girl Who Knew Too Much (1963), credited with kicking off the Italian mystery-horror genre known as giallo, and played surgeon Theodore Stuart on three seasons of the NBC medical drama The Bold Ones: The New Doctors, beginning in 1969. When the Japanese soldier reached out to shake the larger American's hand, (he) easily flipped the American over his shoulder. Read Full Obituary. Mr. Saxon, who died July 25 at age 83, went on to appear in nearly 200 television and film roles over the next six decades, often playing brooding lawmen or gunslinging bandits. Saxons career included roles in some 200 films, and spanned more than 60 years. He was 77. Their efficiency and their competence meant something to me.. 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. He was so nice and he asked me my full name. We will love you and miss you always. Great actor! No services are scheduled at this time. My deepest, He was a wonderful character actor, he seemed like a down to earth humble person,R.I.P. You may occasionally receive promotional content from the Los Angeles Times. Actress Barbara Crampton wrote on Twitter that Saxon had strength and charm, which was a great combination. Born Carmine Orrico, the son of Italian-American parents, Saxon grew up in Brooklyn, New York, and began modeling while still a teenager. Big fan "Enter the Dragon" my sincerest condolences. J'ai vu Opration Dragon (Enter the Dragon) en 1974 l'ge de 13 ans ! His wife stated he passed from pneumonia in his Murfreesboro, TN, in a statement to THR. Congratulations to the Heavens! JOHN SAXON OBITUARY. Then just 17, Saxon signed with Willson, studied dramatics for six months with Betty Cashman at Carnegie Hall and flew to Hollywood, where he was quickly signed by Universal. The actor John Saxon in 2013. The memory of him will be cherished by the legacy he left behind. JOHN SAXON OBITUARY SAXON JOHN J. SAXON JR., Surrounded by his family, John went to be with his Lord on May 16, 2015 at 12:45 a.m. John was born on Oct. 18, 1934 to John and Mary. 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. Such a wonderful Actor. Once called the poor mans Marlon Brando, Mr. Saxon appeared opposite the actual Brando in The Appaloosa (1966). "Well, an amazed Carmine wanted to learn how to do that. Mr. Saxon in The Reluctant Debutante (1958). If youre in charge of handling the affairs for a recently deceased loved one, this guide offers a helpful checklist. Grief can be so hard, but our special memories help us cope. He studied with famed acting coach Stella Adler, and soon after changed his name as part of a Universal Studios contract, Deadline said. We want to hear from you! A self-educated man, Mr. Saxon spoke three languages and followed all of the happenings of America and the world. Coming out of the Times Square theater, he was spotted by a modeling agency representative, and soon his picture was in magazines like Modern Romance. We invite you to share condolences for John Saxon in our Guest Book. My deepest, He was a wonderful character actor, he seemed like a down to earth humble person,R.I.P. Mr. Saxon was a supporting player in mainstream films like The Electric Horseman (1979), starring Jane Fonda and Robert Redford. John Saxon, the darkly handsome actor best known for starring with Bruce Lee in Enter the Dragon and appearing in several A Nightmare on Elm Street movies, has died at his home in Murfreesboro, Tenn., of pneumonia. Try our free interactive obituary template. His striking, angular profile and dark eyes led to roles playing Mexicans, Native Americans and Mongols. 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. May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived. Read Full Obituary. Farewell, sir. Early in his career he often played teenage-heartthrob types. Even in his latest photos, he was striking. 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. "Mrs. Saxon was so sure he'd hold out until his birthday -- the 5th of August." We invite you to share condolences for . Ways to honor John Saxon's life and legacy. You were the "man" . Condolences to the family. Fiorentina captain Davide Astori, a defender who has also been capped by Italy 14 times, has died, the club Do tax exemptions apply to costs like burial, cremation and floral arrangements? A few months later, my vendor friend said in an email he had a surprise for me and to look out for it in the next few emails. It's surprising how much a musical selection can affect mourning. Read Full Obituary. 2023 Variety Media, LLC. I loved all your work. John Saxon Alberto E. Rodriguez/Getty Images. We might do a fight sequence 10 times in a row just for rehearsal, he said. August 5, 1936 DIED July 25, 2020 AGE 83 Obituary 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 -. RIP John- Pat D. RIP John Saxon. 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He was 83. And to think, he called Murfreesboro, Tn home, as well! An Italian-American from Brooklyn, Saxon played characters of various ethnicities during his long career. Let others know about your loved one's death. According to internet movie website IMDB, Saxon appeared in nearly 200 roles in the movies and on television in a career that stretched over seven decades since he made his big screen debut in 1954 in uncredited roles in It Should Happen to You and George Cukors A Star Is Born.. We invite you to share condolences for John Saxon in our Guest Book. Read Full Obituary. Loved his movies. My sincere condolences to the family of a great actor, you're in my prayers. Sign up for service and obituary updates. Sign the Guest Book. John was a gifted and great actor and will be missed. Many years later, I worked as a security Guard at Warner Brothers and he was filming a Wonder Woman episode. John Saxon, star of film and television, is dead at 83. Never shy about showing off his machismo, Saxon also co-starred with Clint Eastwood in Joe Kidd (1972) and played a dirty union lawyer in Andrew McLaglens Mitchell (1975). May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief. In a 1967 episode of The Time Tunnel, one of many TV series on his rsum, he was Marco Polo. Sonaiya Kelley is an entertainment reporter at the Los Angeles Times. My deepest thoughts and prayers go out to his family at this time.TI AMO! We've received your submission. Rest in Peace John. In addition to western fare, Mr. Saxon was featured in the slasher films Black Christmas (1974) and Tenebrae (1982); played an FBI agent in the vampire action movie From Dusk Till Dawn (1996); and appeared in A Nightmare on Elm Street (1984) and two of its sequels, as the police lieutenant father of Heather Langenkamps character, who battles the razor-gloved Freddy Krueger. We invite you to share condolences for Saxon was born as Carmine Orrico in Brooklyn, New York in 1935. We were lifelong friends, he was much more than a celebrity, she said, describing him as an amazing, deeply disciplined and compassionate man., He marched in Selma with Martin Luther King [Jr.] and remained an advocate for all those oppressed on this Earth. His first film credits were in 1954, and in 1956 he was one of the leads in The Unguarded Moment, as a troubled teenager obsessed with his teacher, played by the swimming star Esther Williams. Subscribe for full access to The Hollywood Reporter. JOHN SAXON OBITUARY. I have not forgotten you as an actor. His son, Antonio, confirmed his death but did not specify a cause. We invite you to share condolences for John Saxon in our Guest Book. Mr. Saxon actually worked with the real Brando in The Appaloosa, a 1966 western that included an arm-wrestling match between the two. Sign the Guest Book. In Cry Tough (1959), Saxon starred as a tough Puerto Rican kid from New York, and in War Hunt (1962), he was top-billed as a psychotic solider. John Saxon, who skipped school one day as a teenager and stumbled into a long film and television career that included recurring roles on "Falcon Crest" and other series and a featured role. By subscribing, I agree to the Terms of Use and Privacy Policy. J'ai vu Opration Dragon (Enter the Dragon) l'ge de 13 ans en 1974 : Vous avez toujours t et vous serez toujours ROPER pour moi ! One photo shoot, which he said pictured him as a Puerto Rican guy leaning against a garbage can after he had been shot, caught the attention of Henry Willson, the legendary Hollywood agent who had discovered Hudson and Hunter. The teenagers at the theater yesterday were obviously impressed by the dark good looks of John Saxon, the mixed-up high school football hero who turns out to be a bit of a sex maniac on the side, Marjory Adams wrote in a review in The Boston Globe. May you find comfort in your treasured memories of John and May God continue to comfort you in the days, months and years ahead. It made me wish I had both him and another cult icon I also idolize named James Olson acting as my bodyguards in school, especially when I needed it the most. john saxon was a great and human being loved him in the movie fast company with another legend claudia jennings. 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He was an excellent actor who should have been recognized for awards by the industry. We invite you to share condolences for . Read Full Obituary. 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. Fill in some information about your loved one, and we'll generate some text that you can use as a starting point for your online memorial. I would tell him I would rather do it this way, and hed say, OK, try it that way.. 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. Variety and the Flying V logos are trademarks of Variety Media, LLC. 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