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RIP (1935–2020)
posted by genplant29STAFFMOD on July 25, 2020 at 11:27 PM
Well-known screen and television actor John Saxon (born Carmine Orrico) has passed. He was 84.
I think of him mainly as a t.v. actor as he numerous times guest starred on episodes of hour-long series I watched during the '70s, '80s , and '90s (which those are the decades I mainly recall him from), also many made-for-t.v. movies of back then.
RIP.
Reply by tmdb82469342
on July 26, 2020 at 2:54 AM
Enter the Dragon, Black Christmas and A Nightmare on Elm Street (1 & 3) are all excellent films.
I think I'll watch all 4 today in respect to the man.
R.I.P.
Reply by QuitePleasant
on July 27, 2020 at 10:45 AM
Yes, very, very sad to hear about the loss of that wonderful, smart and talented John.
He surely displays his great dramatic capabilities wherever he films, and he performs with great plausibility and determination to perfect a very vast array of roles, from your classic male hero to a wide variety of ethnic roles.
Just looking through John Saxon's filmography, one could very easily remark how memorably his characters stand out among famously lauded and highly rated lesser stars.
And in interviews, John also exhibits a wise talent for knowing the entertainment business and its inner workings inside and out. During a documentary showcasing the life and career of Miss Sandra Dee, for example, he illustrates how their professional paths take different courses after the collapse of the studio system because she had been reared to depend upon the high and mighties much more so than he, who offers sound advice to wannabees.
Best, John Saxon
Reply by genplant29
on July 27, 2020 at 12:38 PM
Good points, Quite.
John Saxon was a well-rounded, talented, hard-working (he appears to have managed to remain steadily employed for decades, starting in the late 1950s, until finally slowing down in recent years) "reliable" actor who regularly earned prominent featured parts when he extensively worked on t.v. during the years I personally remember him from. Thinking back, I believe I mainly recall him portraying businessmen, wealthy fathers, probably some politicians, and characters along those type general lines.
I've seen close to no horror movies of since the '70s (and, meanwhile, also hardly any from that decade), so didn't even realize, until reading his obituary, that those are what Mr. Saxon is today largely most known for.
Reply by tmdb53400018
on July 29, 2020 at 2:53 AM
I only know him as Nancy's father in A Nightmare On Elm Street, and he played the less unlikeable of her parents in that, thus warming me to him. RIP.
Reply by Forty-1212
on August 11, 2020 at 11:29 AM
J Saxon a nice addition to any program.
My condolences.