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John Saxon
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John Saxon (born Carmine Orrico; August 5, 1935 – July 25, 2020) was an American actor and martial artist who worked on more than 200 projects during a span of 60 years. Saxon is known for his work in Westerns and horror movies, often playing police officers and detectives. Born and raised in Brooklyn, New York, Saxon studied acting with Stella Adler before beginning his career as a contract actor for Universal Pictures, playing in such movies as Rock, Pretty Baby (1956) and Portrait in Black (1961). During the 1970s and 1980s, he established himself as a character actor, frequently portraying law enforcement officials in horror movies such as Black Christmas (1974), Dario Argento's Tenebrae (1982), and A Nightmare on Elm Street (1984). In addition to his roles in horror movies, Saxon co-starred with Bruce Lee in the martial arts movie Enter the Dragon (1973), and has supporting roles in the westerns Death of a Gunfighter (1969) and Joe Kidd (1972), as well as the adventure thriller Raid on Entebbe (1977). In the 1990s, Saxon occasionally appeared in movies, with small roles in Wes Craven's New Nightmare (1994) and From Dusk till Dawn (1996). Saxon died of pneumonia in Murfreesboro, Tennessee, on July 25, 2020.
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Who was John Saxon?+
John Saxon was a prolific American actor and martial artist who appeared in over 200 film and television projects spanning six decades.
What is John Saxon known for?+
He is widely recognized for his work in the horror and action genres, including his performances in A Nightmare on Elm Street, Black Christmas, and Enter the Dragon.
What kind of work did John Saxon do?+
He was a versatile character actor whose career included starring roles in spaghetti westerns, Italian horror films, and major Hollywood studio productions.
Which institution is John Saxon associated with?+
He studied at the Stella Adler Studio of Acting and began his career as a contract actor with Universal Pictures.
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