Read Full Obituary. JOHN SAXON OBITUARY. CANDLE HAS BEEN LIT CANDLES HAVE BEEN LIT, We are reviewing your submission. Remembering you and your loved one today and always. John Saxon is the only actor to ever steal a movie from Marlon Brando, Tarantino said. I loved his movies etc.. he seemed like a nice guy. 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. Such a wonderful Actor. Send us a tip using our annonymous form. . 2023 Variety Media, LLC. You will be sorely missed. In the 21st century, it's not just urns and gravestones anymore. john saxon was a great and human being loved him in the movie fast company with another legend claudia jennings. 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. Share. What kind of arrangement is appropriate, where should you send it, and when should you send an alternative? He was charming. 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. He was more concerned about the chair than me. 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. 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. Share Obituary. Signup for Breaking News Alerts & Newsletters. Thoughts and prayers are with the family. 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. He co-starred with Bruce Lee in Enter The Dragon and starred in Wes Cravens A Nightmare on Elm Street in 1984. Mr. Saxon was born in Brooklyn on Aug. 5, 1936. You were the "man" . Mr. Saxon died Saturday July 25, 2020 in Tennessee, from complications from pneumonia. Reposez en Paix et Que Dieu Vous Accueille Prs de Lui !!! One photo caught the attention of Henry Willson, a noted Hollywood agent, and at 17 (he fudged his age on the contract to make himself a year older) Mr. Saxon was off to Los Angeles for a screen test. 2023 Deadline Hollywood, LLC. R.I.P JOHN. 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, has died. 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. Farewell, sir. You may occasionally receive promotional content from the Los Angeles Times. In real life, his fighting skills did not approach those possessed by Lee and another co-star, karate champion Jim Kelly. Among his major Hollywood feature roles was playing a martial artist alongside Bruce Lee in Enter the Dragon. 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. 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.. 2023 NYP Holdings, Inc. 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Grief can be so hard, but our special memories help us cope. He was married three times, to screenwriter Mary Ann Murphy, airline attendant turned actress Elizabeth Saxon and, since 2008, cosmetician Gloria Martel. In the films credits, hes billed as the exciting new personality John Saxon.. Such a wonderful Actor. Mr. Saxon was a great actor. We will love you and miss you always. He was so nice and he asked me my full name. Share Obituary. Mr. Saxon in The Reluctant Debutante (1958). Thank you so much for everything you have given to the entertainment industry. Enter The Dragon, Nightmare on Elm Street two of the unforgettable roles you played. 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. His martial arts skill inspired me to take Karate and earn my Black Belt. He started gaining attention as a teen heartthrob in the 1956 film Rock, Pretty Baby, which led to roles opposite stars such as Debbie Reynolds and Sandra Dee. He said that at that time he was 22. I enjoyed many of your movies and your talent of the marshall arts.God Blessings, God is a God of all Comfort and he will Comfort the family'sMy heartfelt condolences to the family's. In loving memory of a wonderful person. RIP John- Pat D. RIP John Saxon. Saxon died Saturday at his home in Murfreesboro,. Read Full Obituary. They're not a map to follow, but simply a description of what people commonly feel. Expand the Memories and Condolences form. Loved his movies. My deepest, He was a wonderful character actor, he seemed like a down to earth humble person,R.I.P. Even my boyfriend 'Chief' was equally impressed. His passing was announced by his wife, who said he died from pneumonia in his home in Murfreesboro, Tenn. Saxon was born Carmine Orrico in Brooklyn in 1935. Variety and the Flying V logos are trademarks of Variety Media, LLC. The Hollywood Reporter is a part of Penske Media Corporation. john will never be forgotten and may his spirit live on. 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. We invite you to share condolences for John Saxon in our Guest Book. RIP John Thanks for being part of my youth. I have not forgotten you as an actor. Westerns and horror-film actor John Saxon, a Brooklyn native and star in the original A Nightmare on Elm Street, died Saturday, Deadline reported. (Robert Redford and Sydney Pollack also were in the cast, and the three would reunite in 1979 for The Electric Horseman.). Id go from something that got reviews in national magazines to the next job that came along. I would tell him I would rather do it this way, and hed say, OK, try it that way.. John Saxon Alberto E. Rodriguez/Getty Images. This article was published more than2 years ago. 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. Sign up for THR news straight to your inbox every day. One of my all time favorite actors. 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. Rest in Peace Mr. John Saxon. One of my all time favorite actors. Send a note, share a story or upload a photo. Variety is a part of Penske Media Corporation. Many years later, I worked as a security Guard at Warner Brothers and he was filming a Wonder Woman episode. 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. We invite you to share condolences for . Food has always been a go-to for people in mourning. Lee, generally considered the most-influential martial artist of all time, asked Mr. Saxon to demonstrate his side-kick technique and was apparently unimpressed by Mr. Saxon, who had a few years of karate under his belt. He will be missed by family and friends. 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.. 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. 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. Memorial contributions in his name may be made to the Motion Picture and Television Fund. Saxon. I went over to him and told him that at 14 I had a mad crush on him and loved his movie. My condolences I am his films big fan may his soul rest in peace. Send simple, comforting meals with Home Chef. The Hollywood Reporter first reported the news. JOHN SAXON OBITUARY. He was charming. I was putting away guys like crazy, he added, but in order to make it look real I damn near killed myself.. 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. In 2008 he married Gloria Martel, who survives him. In loving memory of a wonderful person. In 1984 he upgraded his horror-film credentials considerably by appearing in Wes Cravens A Nightmare on Elm Street, which quickly acquired cult status. The Bronx, N.Y., native has previously contributed to Essence, Allure and Keyframe Magazine. Condolences to the family. Influenced many. Walking out of a movie theater after skipping class at New Utrecht High School, he was spotted by a male modeling agent and then appeared in magazines like True Romances. May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived. The actor John Saxon in 2013. 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. John Saxon, character actor known for his roles in Westerns and horror films, died Saturday. My friend said he may not see him there, but he would keep his eyes peeled and keep in touch with me. Mr. Saxon was born Carmine Orrico on Aug. 5, 1936, in Brooklyn to Antonio and Anna (Protettore) Orrico. This handsome gentleman can now rest in peace as his journey continues on to heaven----Jane M., Austerlitz, NY. I remember the movies he played in, he was a very talented actor who will be missed. Such a great actor. He was 83. 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. But he was also known to B-movie horror fans from titles like Beyond Evil, Cannibals in the Streets and Blood Beach, all from 1980. Read Full Obituary. This handsome gentleman can now rest in peace as his journey continues on to heaven----Jane M., Austerlitz, NY. Quickly your muscles tighten as the two men, now face to face, contend in a show-down hand-wrestle on a table fringed with scorpions.. Even my boyfriend 'Chief' was equally impressed. The two men played competitors and allies at an international martial arts competition, and met at Lees Hong Kong home shortly before filming began. 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. He wasnt concerned with my being hurt, but he said nobody had ever broken that chair before. Brooklyn was a tough place to grow up in, but it taught you survival, and if you were ambitious, it taught you to want better things, he once said. We invite you to share condolences for John Saxon in our Guest Book. Car crashes they dont interest me any more., Peter Green, 1960s guitar hero and co-founder of Fleetwood Mac, dies at 73, Olivia de Havilland, two-time Oscar winner and last surviving star of Gone With the Wind, dies at 104, Josephine Cox, whose fiction dark and hopeful sold 20 million copies, dies at 82. So iconic during the 60's 70's and 80's. I was 14. The world has lost a very talented actor. I will.miss him so. Our condolences to the Saxon family. Rest in peace Sir. Apparently he had done this many times. He will be missed. His film rsum also included Mario Bavas Evil Eye (1963), Otto Premingers The Cardinal (1963), Blood Beast From Outer Space (1965), The Swiss Conspiracy (1976), Wrong Is Right (1982), Richard Brooks Fever Pitch (1985), Beverly Hills Cop III (1994) and Gods Ears (2008). 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. He played an Indian in support of Burt Lancaster and Audrey Hepburn. He was born Carmine Orrico on Aug. 5, 1936, the eldest of three children of an Italian immigrant house painter. As I search the sky at night, I will look for the new star that is his. Grief researchers say holding that missing funeral service, even a year or more later, can still help us heal. This story has been shared 102,045 times. My deepest, He was a wonderful character actor, he seemed like a down to earth humble person,R.I.P. Information and advice to help you cope with the death of someone important to you. Rest in Peace Mr. John Saxon. A self-educated man, Mr. Saxon spoke three languages and followed all of the happenings of America and the world. Read Full Obituary. In a 1967 episode of The Time Tunnel, one of many TV series on his rsum, he was Marco Polo. David Kessler's top 4 tips for dealing with holiday grief. Sad day. Thoughts and prayers to Mr John Saxon's family and friends. Mr. Saxon was later featured on the soap operas Dynasty and Falcon Crest; directed a zombie horror film, Death House (1988); and appeared in movies such as Beverly Hills Cop III (1994). 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 later reprised his role inA Nightmare on Elm Street 3: Dream Warriors. Speaking of the popularity of the Nightmare on Elm Street franchise in a 1987 interview, Saxon said, I am intrigued by horror and fantasy-type things because I think it is a way of magnifying some part of the human mind that is exhibited or projected in a highly distorted way.". 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've received your submission. 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. Rest In Peace. 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. Deepest condolences to the Saxon Family at this sad time. As Saxon aged, he transitioned into a character actor, working across Europe in the 60s, including roles in Mario Bavas seminal giallo The Girl Who Knew Too Much, and other films shot in Italy, the Philippines and Britain. 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. After getting married and having a son, Mr. Saxon said he began to focus on supporting his family, taking parts as they came. 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. Sign the Guest Book. While in high school, he worked as a spieler at a Coney Island archery concession, becoming proficient with the bow and arrow. Even in his latest photos, he was striking. Leave a memory or share a photo or video below to show your support. His career spanned more than sixty years tallying more than 200 film credits. 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. Mr. Saxons role in The Appaloosa was evidence of an attribute that kept him working during that period, when Hollywood was less concerned about cross-racial casting than it is today: He played a Mexican bandit. Rest in Peace John. During a career that stretched over 60 years, Saxons roles were varied and shot all over the world. May his family find some comfort in these loving messages for him. An Italian-American from Brooklyn, Saxon played characters of various ethnicities during his long career. JOHN SAXON OBITUARY. We want to hear from you! He co-starred with. JOHN SAXON OBITUARY. I hope heaven is beautiful for you! He told The Knoxville News-Sentinel of Tennessee in 1997 that he had based his stage name on a Brooklyn roller hockey team he admired, the Saxons. May you find comfort in your treasured memories of John and May God continue to comfort you in the days, months and years ahead. Serious. JOHN SAXON OBITUARY John F. Saxon, 77 MILFORD - John F. Saxon, of Milford, passed away Friday, Jan. 9, 2009, at the Delaware Hospice Center in Milford. All Rights Reserved. Reposez en Paix John ! Try our free interactive obituary template. A face from my childhood. 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. May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow. His name was changed to John Saxon. Pour moi John vous avez toujours t et vous serez toujours Mr ROPER !!! He was married to Mary Ann Murphy from 1967 to 1979, Elizabeth Saxon from 1987 to 1992 and, since 2008, to Gloria Martel. Saxon won a Golden Globe for best supporting actor in 1966 for his role alongside Marlon Brando in The Appaloosa.. I loved all your work. I will continue to watch your movies in your honor. Actress Barbara Crampton wrote on Twitter that Saxon had strength and charm, which was a great combination. He was about 18 when he made his Hollywood debut in 1954, appearing in two George Cukor movies, It Should Happen to You and A Star Is Born, before signing with Universal Pictures. Share. American actor John Saxon, who starred opposite Bruce Lee in the classic film "Enter the Dragon," has died at 83. Married three times, he is survived by one son. Mr. Saxon was perhaps best known for co-starring in the martial arts classic Enter the Dragon (1973), the last movie Lee completed before his death at age 32. 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We invite you to share condolences for John Saxon in our Guest Book. He was such a class kinda guy. May you treasure fond memories and may the comfort God gives be with you. He was an excellent actor who should have been recognized for awards by the industry. He won the Golden Globe Award for new star of the year in 1958 for his role in the film "This Happy Feeling." 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. Published Jul 27, 2020. Westerns and horror-film actor John Saxon, a Brooklyn native and star in the original "A Nightmare on Elm Street," died Saturday . We invite you to share condolences for John Saxon in our Guest Book. 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. Your entry has exceeded the maximum character limit. He was 83. 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.. Anyone can read what you share. Mr. Saxons son, Antonio, confirmed the death but did not have additional details. JOHN SAXON OBITUARY. Mr. Saxon leaves behind his wife Gloria Martel Saxon; a son Antonio Saxon, stepson; Lance, grandson; Mitchell, and great grandson; Little John. 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. His career spanned more than sixty years tallying more than 200 film credits. Mr. Saxon was born on. He was 83. We invite you to share condolences for John Saxon in our Guest Book. Mr. Saxon died Saturday July 25, 2020 in Tennessee, from complications from pneumonia. Sincerely, Joyce Granville - San Francisco Bay Area, A LEGEND IN HIS OWN TIME WILL NEVER BE FORGOTTEN LOVE YOU IN ENTER THE DRAGON GOD BLESS WILL BE MISSED. I enjoyed many of your movies and your talent of the marshall arts.God Blessings, God is a God of all Comfort and he will Comfort the family'sMy heartfelt condolences to the family's. 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. In 1960 Saxon worked with director John Huston inThe Unforgiven. He was married three times. Unless you are experienced as an estate executor, you probably should hire an attorney. The interviews I saw with him were such an inspiration. May God continue to provide comfort, peace, and endurance to the family today, tomorrow, and always. 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). (He was Italian-American.) Today, I have great memories of that day and I own the DVD movie of The Reluctant Debutante. Mr. Saxon was a great actor. sympathy goes out to the family of John Saxon. Great actor! 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!" His other early movies included the Vincente Minnelli comedy The Reluctant Debutante (1958), the Korean War film War Hunt (1962), which co-starred Robert Redford in his first major film role, and Otto Premingers religious drama The Cardinal (1963), in which he played a Catholic womans Jewish fiance. Years earlier, Saxon starred from 1969-72 as the surgeon Theodore Stuart on The New Doctors rotating segment of the NBC drama series The Bold Ones. Sincere condolences and prayers for his family and many fans . 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. 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. My condolences I am his films big fan may his soul rest in peace. Comfort the family with flowers or a sympathy gift. John was always a great actor in whatever he was in. 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. He played Steve's tennis buddy, and also the robot that had his likeness. He was also notably skilled in judo and karate. He played Marco Polo in the ABC science-fiction series The Time Tunnel, starred as a Puerto Rican ex-con in the crime drama Cry Tough (1959) and appeared as an Israeli air force commander in Raid on Entebbe (1977), based on the real-life mission to free hostages in Uganda. 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!" 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. JOHN SAXON OBITUARY. Saxons former wife Elizabeth, who was married to him from 1987 to 1992, posted a tribute following the news. My condolences to the family. 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. Read Full Obituary. The fight at the end of the show was awesome. Mr. Saxon, who grew up in Brooklyn, said his career began one day when he missed school and went to the movies. 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