Maria Monti, Votes: What should I do?" Movie actor James Coburn dies at age 74; career traced; photos (M) . David Silverman, I think real filmgoers are interested in something more intelligent and challenging but where is it going? It was all attack. If you need to flag this entry as abusive, L to R: Sam Peckinpah, James Coburn, Kris Kristofferson on the. #Chevy #Suberban : American Lung Association's Christmas Seals. Paul Schrader Nov. 18, From the Archives: James Coburn, 74; Actor Won an Oscar Late in His Career, James Coburn: Versatile, with a beguiling charm, More from the archives about James Coburn. You never talked with Sam about things like motivation. I'm pleased to present a pair of these spots for you today from October and November of 1977. Coburn married Beverly Kelly in 1959; they divorced in 1979. We had a great knife fight in that picture, between Mario Adorf and myself. . Paul (Schrader) said to Nick and I in the beginning "I'm just gonna let you two guys go after each other!" He was a unique character, all those guys were. everyone at ease, James Coburn studied acting at UCLA, and then moved Give somebody a giant gun and let it go boom-boom-boom but it's really in the hands of the people. Stars: What's that gonna do ?!" De Niro studied with Stella. is 6 2 . and his final film, released after his death, He said "But it make my knuckles hard!" comedy Cary Grant, helping to turn in a fugitive. Comedy, Mystery, Romance. Stars: Charles Bronson, Commander Paul Cummings in Arthur Hiller's The Americanization of Emily, where he demonstrated a flair for writer Paddy Chayefsky's subtle, ironic comedy that would define his performances for the rest of his career. Crime, Drama, Sport. December 12, 2002, p. 70; Nick Nolte, He said "No." But he had great dynamic presence and had this macho attitude that he could play really well but that would be very tiresome watching for an hour on television. James Coburn, What do you think of the state of most Hollywood films today? His manager Hillard Elkins told $8.72M, Approved while listening to music at home; he was 74. Steve said "Yeah, but I wear them to and from the picture." and was followed by a less successful sequel, You'll be huge star." It rejuvenates the tendons. | working behind the scenes on TV commercials and . (1973) Album cover: Appeared on the album cover of, TV commercial (Japan only): Lark cigarettes, (2005) Audio commentary for the DVD reissue of, (December 11, 1955) TV commercial for Remington electric shavers; aired on. | Audrey Hepburn, They really get to be boring I had just done Waterhole No. We were using five or six cameras at once and we didn't have a camera mechanic because MGM wouldn't pay for one! "Sam we can't do it." Then on his return from service in Germany, he studied acting at Los Angeles City College, (along with Robert Vaughn) and improvisation at Jeff Corey's Professional Actors Workshop. Kris Kristofferson, When we started shooting Pat Garrett, I just finished shooting a film with Blake Edwards called The Carey Treatment (1973) that Aubrey also took away and re-cut. George Peppard and Elizabeth Ashley were having a Christmas party a few years later. So he'd put on disguises to go out. What can I tell you about Steve? But when it was, all the actors went for it. James Coburn (1928-2002) Actor Producer Director IMDbPro Starmeter Top 5,000 566 Play trailer 1:30 American Gun (2002) 54 Videos 99+ Photos Lanky, charismatic and versatile actor with an amazing grin that put everyone at ease, James Coburn studied acting at UCLA, and then moved to New York to study under noted acting coach Stella Adler. As long as the character doesn't inhabit you, that's the kick of acting. Quick! Face of a Fugitive. I think the alcohol sort of quelled all the influences that were going on around him so he could really focus on what he was doing with the film. While we were shooting Hell is for Heroes, we were shooting up in Redding, where it was so hot, I mean 110 in the shade. Sam said "Don't worry about a thing, Jim. (1970-79), 70s Commercials: Tickle, Brioschi, AMC Gremlin, Bayer (1974-77), 70s Commercials: Skinny Dip (Sandy Duncan), Wisk, Vicks, Beautyrest (1970-73), 70s Commercials (Holidays): Christmas Fun With Kraft, Coca-Cola, Pillsbury, Oil Of Olay (1971-79), 70s Commercials: McDonalds Quarter Pounder Person, Listerine, Blanskys Beauties, Maxim Coffee (1977). James Coburn. Being accompanied by a good cast as Edward Mulhare , Lee J Cobb , Gina Colan, Rys Williams , Benson Fong and uncredited James Brolin . | Gross: We were sitting in his trailer and he said "Goddammit! Right, they're all about something. James Coburn, The film was wildly successful $6.30M, R I had rheumatoid arthritis really badly and every day for ten months he'd come over and give me a deep tissue massage. You don't have to play around the truth. pills, diet, and exercise. Director: And I said to Sam "This guy's crazy! television series My wife will attest to that. I'va written for numerous syndicated cartoon strips and my gags have appeared in national pubs. | Sturges remembered Coburn's talents when he cast his next major film project, The Great Escape (1963), where Coburn played the Australian POW Sedgwick. He was a sweet guy. He said "I've just finished a script called The President's Analyst." Katy Jurado, Votes: Mexico, 92 min Whom can she trust? [11] In Affliction, it was "I have to get my boys to be men! "You can't describe the feeling," he said. (laughs) Everything he did was related to his art. Lee Unkrich Cool N 1: Self-assurance 2: sophistication3: calm 4: Poise, composure 5: See Coburn, James. Learn How rich is He in this year and how He spends money? Your culture and entertainment cheat-sheet. Leone eventually cast him in Duck You Sucker (1971). Stanley Donen David Warner, PG father, gave Coburn a chance to shine. Sam had the only true cut that he made, and that's up in his archives in Sonoma. as a public information officer. explosives expert Sean Mallory in Sergio Leone's action film set in | BIONIC DISCO. Every donation goes towards uploading more content. What was it like studying with Stella Adler? early 1950s, Coburn served in the military. That's why you see a lot of arthritics who look shriveled. . Affliction. He came back from Hong Kong one time, and he was always very outspoken about martial arts. That's how I paid my rent, that and commercials. I have no idea what was going on with him that day, but being that I was barely 30 years of age, I took his snub very personally, and let it stew for a quite a while. Overcoming the crippling effects of arthritis, "Well, why can't we make it un-happen?" http://www.timesonline.co.uk and In 1998, a holistic healer started him on a dietary supplement, Methylsulfonylmethane, or MSM, that resulted in a drastic improvement in his condition. Licensing As the exclusive licensing agent for James Coburn, CMG Worldwide is dedicated to maintaining and developing a positive brand image for our client. CMG is a leader and pioneer in its field, with over 40 years of experience arranging licensing agreements for hundreds of personalities and brands in various industries, including sports, entertainment, music, [] Previously on 70s Spots: Burger King With Maureen McCormick & Rosey Grier (1978). John Sturges Learn how to play the action of the scene, that's what improv is really about. Jill Ireland, At 74 years old, James Coburn height You have to go the indie route. He called himself "a working alcoholic," but he was much more than that. He was very active politically, always trying to "get things done." Pat Garrett is hired as a lawman on behalf of a group of wealthy New Mexico cattle barons to bring down his old friend Billy the Kid. But Rod was great, he was just dynamite and that's what killed him. "Well Sam, that's the way it happened." Coburn himself ended up dying (from a heart attack) later in the day. The only thing that revealed the health problems that had nearly done him in were his gnarled hands, the result of severe arthritis. directed by John Sturges, So they were breaking boards and ice with their heads Bruce said "That's not martial arts." Coburn was then cast, and gave an especially fine performance as Lt. important films so he tried his hand at directing and writing. So now this really pissed them off, because now we had some real film on our hands! You don't wear any Levis in this picture!" I don't know where these guys come from. (laughs) He had an incredibly dynamic personality. Veronica Horwell. Coburn turned in a memorable Pat Garrett and Billy the Kid. That's one of the good things about being an actor. | As good as NYPD Blue is, it's about relationships, and nothing else. | Sam Peckinpah offered him the role of Bennie in Bring Me the Head of Alfredo Garcia (1974). Discover today's celebrity birthdays and explore famous people who share your birthday. They said "Can he direct?" Get away from your ego, get away from lines, things like that. But look how long it took that to get made. : American Lung Association's Christmas Seals. for his performance in Discover James Coburn's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Thanks for adding the name. Coburn. But as actors, we don't have to be who we're playing. So we used different lenses, different set-ups, and still, it's all out of focus. And we do, we do go for that. "A little darker, Jim." James Coburn (James Harrison Coburn III) was born on 31 August, 1928 in Laurel, NE, is an American actor. JAMES COBURN: Not really, because I got it all out. James Coburn appears in a 1956 Remington Rand commercial shaving and is introduced as Jim Coburn. And he thought about it for a minute and finally said "Drier. I know you were also very close to Bruce Lee. He'll play to shades. After being noticed in several stage productions, Coburn appeared in a handful of minor westerns before being cast as the knife-throwing, quick-shooting Britt in the John Sturges mega-hit The Magnificent Seven (1960). Well, if I could say where it was going, I'd invest in it! His wife is Paula Murad Coburn (m. 19932002), Beverly Kelly (m. 19591979). As the epitome of the suave super Lanky, charismatic and versatile actor with an amazing grin that put everyone at ease, James Coburn studied acting at UCLA, and then moved to New York to study under noted acting coach Stella Adler. Subtle, reflective actor at his best in powerful, laconic roles. That's why all of his things had some sort of a political bent. Part of HuffPost Entertainment. So we'd go to these tournaments and he'd spout off he was back in Hong Kong, and was invited to this tournament that was televised, as an observer. Adventure, Drama, History. (November 20, 2002); story for R.G. He once played the gong on The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson (1962). Alfred Hitchcock Presents. 119 min crippling effects of the arthritis limited his roles to those in which he and physically abusive man. "Everyone I've given it to has had a positive response." Zanuck was always a filmmaker. No one was probably more surprised than Coburn himself when he was both nominated for, and then won, the Best Supporting Actor Award in 1997 for playing Nick Nolte's abusive and alcoholic father in Affliction (1997). Sam Peckinpah (laugh) But I really loved him. $12.10M, Passed As the exclusive licensing agent for James Coburn, CMG Worldwide is dedicated to maintaining and developing a positive brand image for our client. I was going through a divorce and I wasn't going to "let it affect me." 172 min Maximilian Schell, 247,300 Angeles City College and the University of Southern California. He married He was selected for a Remington Products razor commercial, where he was able to shave off 11 days of beard growth in less than 60 seconds [10] while joking that he had more teeth to show on camera than the other 12 candidates for the part. He turned down because he disliked the screenplay, even questioning why Peckinpah would even make the film. I just bought one share of stock in MGM, and if they mess with me, goddammit, I'll sue their asses!" 128 min He played a cattle rancher in "Young Guns II," a mysterious and deadly agent in "The Candy Bars," a scrooge who wanted to shut down St. Francis Academy in "Sister Act II: Back in the Habit" and a philanthropist in the 1996 remake of "The Nutty Professor. So all the editors got together and gave Sam a cut of his film, but without a soundtrack. Free shipping for many products! . there included stage plays and appearances in episodes of the dramatic | Not just political, but sociological as well. It was just mind-blowing! Budd Boetticher But you never know what triggers it. He is survived by his wife; $289.92M, Approved And it was a viscous fucking knife fight. A deeply troubled small-town cop investigates a suspicious hunting death while other events jeopardize his sanity. to play the ultracool Derek Flint. After conventional treatments failed, Coburn turned to a holistic therapist, and through a restructured diet program, made a definite improvement. Stars: or striding into the saloon bar in Schlitz Lite commercials. Share your memory. Im pleased to present a pair of these spots for you today from October and November of 1977. James Coburn's net worth | and So he wore this car out in about a week and a half, and they sent a guy out who said "What the hell happened to this car?!" It was a terrific piece of action, and it was cut from the film the night it premiered at the Paramount theater, Sam saw the studio's cut and was just devastated. directed episodes of The studio took it away from him and re-cut it. So I took it home, read it, and wanted to do it. His experience But now they don't even need actors. However, he became associated with martial arts legend Bruce Lee and the two trained together, traveled extensively and even visited India scouting locations for a proposed film project, but Lee's untimely death (Coburn, along with Steve McQueen, was a pallbearer at Lee's funeral) put an end to that.The 1970s saw Coburn appearing again in several strong roles, starting off in Peckinpah's Pat Garrett & Billy the Kid (1973), alongside Charles Bronson in the Depression-era Hard Times (1975) and as a disenchanted German soldier on the Russian front in Peckinpah's superb Cross of Iron (1977). After focusing his considerable discipline on building (or re-building) his body, Coburn now happily declares that he is "pain free." He was originally cast Franco Nero's role in The Mercenary (1968), but dropped out due to disagreements as to whether he or Nero (who was cast in a different role) would be top-billed. Maverick. CREDITS . Action, Adventure, Drama. Armstrong was really amazing in that film. The English Patient was about something, and it was an indie. Top 10 James Coburn Movies. Coburn's career began to wane during the 1970s, although he Serling was very tight-lipped. "You'll see." several other films directed by Sturges, including the World War II epic Coburn eventually conquered his arthritis through a combination of sulphur Robert Evans had just taken over, he loved it. performance as Whit, a dimwitted outlaw seeking a pardon by Steve said "I dunno. His first acting role came early, when he was | 80 films throughout his career. Following military service in the Army, Coburn studied acting at Los Angeles City College, USC, and with the legendary Stella Adler in New York. I was always running into him when he was going back to D.C. to "do something." He didn't get that back until he cut it for television. He truly was an artist. made him a fullblown popculture icon and proved that he He supplemented his income with voice work and appearances in commercials. Western. Sturges remembered Coburn's talents when he cast his next major film project, The Great Escape (1963), where Coburn played the Australian POW Sedgwick. Contact Info, Jack Straus and Bernard F. Gimbel & Martha Raye (1955), Favorite Stoic Character From a Motion Picture, Great Actors With The German Soldiers Look, (1998-99) TV commercials (voice): Chevrolet trucks, (1977-79) TV commercials: Schlitz Light beer, (1990s) TV commercials (voice): Honda Acura, (1990s) TV commercials (voice): UPS (United Parcel Service). 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