My friend said he may not see him there, but he would keep his eyes peeled and keep in touch with me. Great actor! For some people, the best send-off is one that they would have loved to attendthemselves: a big party. J'ai vu Opration Dragon (Enter the Dragon) en 1974 l'ge de 13 ans ! Early in his career he often played teenage-heartthrob types. Published by Charleston Post & Courier on Jul. Sonaiya Kelley is an entertainment reporter at the Los Angeles Times. Their efficiency and their competence meant something to me.. 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We'll help you find the right words to comfort your family member or loved one during this difficult time. JOHN SAXON OBITUARY. He co-starred with Bruce Lee in Enter The Dragon and starred in Wes Cravens A Nightmare on Elm Street in 1984. Woodlawn-Roesch-Patton Funeral Home & Woodlawn Memorial Park, Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information. Mr. Saxon was a great actor. We pray that God continues to strengthen and comfort the family during this extremely difficult time. We pray that God continues to strengthen and comfort the family during this extremely difficult time. My deepest, He was a wonderful character actor, he seemed like a down to earth humble person,R.I.P. 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. I will continue to watch your movies in your honor. He absolutely made my day, and I hope I made his too! Great actor! Loved his movies and TV appearances enter the dragon of course. He said, Thats my favorite chair!. He was nominated for the 1966 Best Supporting Actor Golden Globe opposite Marlon Brando inThe Appaloosa. 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. 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. Let me show you how to do it, Lee said, before handing Mr. Saxon a shield to hold for protection. Years ago I saw John's picture in a movie magazine called Modern Screen and fell in love with him. Pour moi John vous avez toujours t et vous serez toujours Mr ROPER !!! You were a big part of my childhood seeing you in movies and TV, always the cool tough guy. Godspeed John, and thank you for sharing a part of your life with us, and the wonderful film and TV memories. We want to hear from you! Sign the Guest Book. John will live on forever in his films. 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. I did about a dozen of them in one year.. Saxons career included roles in some 200 films, and spanned more than 60 years. When Quentin Tarantino directed an episode of CSI: Crime Scene Investigation in 2005, he cast Mr. Saxon as the criminal villain, later explaining that he needed someone who could match wits with another mastermind just as Mr. Saxon had in the 1966 western The Appaloosa, in which he played a Mexican outlaw who steals Marlon Brandos horse. I WILL ALWAYS REMEMBER JOHN WHEN HE WAS CAST AS DYLAN HUNT IN GENE RODDENBERRY'S SEQUEL TO "GENESIS II" CALLED "PLANET EARTH". 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. Read Full Obituary. My condolences I am his films big fan may his soul rest in peace. Saxons final role was in the 2017 film The Extra.. Survivors also include his son, Antonio, and his sister, Dolores. Get our latest storiesin the feed of your favorite networks. 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. He was 83. Rest in peace Mr John Saxon. Even in his latest photos, he was striking. It's surprising how much a musical selection can affect mourning. 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. Thank you for your talent, John. He married Elizabeth Phillips in 1987; that marriage also ended in divorce, in the 1990s. He will be missed by family and friends. We invite you to share condolences for 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. Was a big fan in my teens. He stood back, I would say a good eight or 10 feet, and lunged and belted that shield and knocked me clear across the room and into a chair, which broke, Mr. Saxon recalled in a talk at the Memphis Film Festival in 2011. 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? I was putting away guys like crazy, he added, but in order to make it look real I damn near killed myself.. 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. 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. Thank you so much for everything you have given to the entertainment industry. May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived. Saxon said in an interview with the Chicago Daily Tribune in 1960 that he wanted to do all sorts of character parts.. john will never be forgotten and may his spirit live on. 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.". Words like smoldering and brooding were often affixed to his name in reviews of his early work. His career spanned more than sixty years tallying more than 200 film credits. He won a Golden Globe in 1958 as Most Promising Newcomer Male. Married three times, he is survived by one son. John had a cameo as Straker in "Escape" of 1996 Kung Fu: The Legend Continues. I will.miss him so. Remembering you and your loved one today and always. Such a great actor. A self-educated man, Mr. Saxon spoke three languages and followed all of the happenings of America and the world. Enter The Dragon, Nightmare on Elm Street two of the unforgettable roles you played. A face from my childhood. An Italian-American from Brooklyn, Saxon played characters of various ethnicities during his long career. Saxon won a Golden Globe for best supporting actor in 1966 for his role alongside Marlon Brando in The Appaloosa.. Mr. Saxon was born in Brooklyn on Aug. 5, 1936. After the early success of Enter the Dragon and Black Christmas made him ubiquitous to genre fans, Saxons work took off more than ever. I will continue to watch your movies in your honor. While his leading-man status was brief, he became a fixture of B-movies and guest-starred on TV shows including The Six Million Dollar Man, Starsky & Hutch and The A-Team.. He wasnt concerned with my being hurt, but he said nobody had ever broken that chair before. 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. 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. Grief can be so hard, but our special memories help us cope. "Well, an amazed Carmine wanted to learn how to do that. I went over to him and told him that at 14 I had a mad crush on him and loved his movie. My condolences to the family. Share 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. The mid- to late-1950s saw Saxon work as a teen idol with credits in films Rock, Pretty Baby, Summer Love,The Reluctant Debutante, This Happy Feeling, and Cry Tough. JOHN SAXON OBITUARY. Saxon, though, said that Lee took me seriously. 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. We invite you to share condolences for . He was 83. We invite you to share condolences. 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 -. During a career that stretched over 60 years, Saxons roles were varied and shot all over the world. Also six million dollar man comes to mind. What an incredible actor he was. Get the day's top news with our Today's Headlines newsletter, sent every weekday morning. 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. And weve probably seen it at its worst.. Send a note, share a story or upload a photo. Years ago I saw John's picture in a movie magazine called Modern Screen and fell in love with him. His wife stated he passed from pneumonia in his Murfreesboro, TN, in a statement to THR. May you treasure fond memories and may the comfort God gives be with you. His first two marriages, to Mary Ann Murphy and Elizabeth Phillips, ended in divorce, and in 2008 he married Martel. In loving memory of a wonderful person. They were extraordinary; they looked like a professional team, he said. Deepest condolences to the Saxon Family, John has starred in many films but my favorite one was Enter the Dragon. His characters brought me hours of entertainment. What an incredible actor he was. 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. As I search the sky at night, I will look for the new star that is his. JOHN SAXON OBITUARY. Mr. Saxon was a great actor. Rest in Peace John. Thoughts and prayers to Mr John Saxon's family and friends. 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. John had a cameo as Straker in "Escape" of 1996 Kung Fu: The Legend Continues. It may take up to 1 hour for your comment to appear on the website. 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!" Saxon died Saturday at his home in Murfreesboro,. He played Steve's tennis buddy, and also the robot that had his likeness. John Saxon, character actor known for his roles in Westerns and horror films, died Saturday. This handsome gentleman can now rest in peace as his journey continues on to heaven----Jane M., Austerlitz, NY. Even my boyfriend 'Chief' was equally impressed. . He was charming. American actor John Saxon, who starred opposite Bruce Lee in the classic film "Enter the Dragon," has died at 83. R.I.P JOHN. 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. The Hollywood Reporter is a part of Penske Media Corporation. One of my all time favorite actors. 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. He was so nice and he asked me my full name. Read Full Obituary. My deepest thoughts and prayers go out to his family at this time.TI AMO! 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. 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. His martial arts skill inspired me to take Karate and earn my Black Belt. 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. Grief researchers say holding that missing funeral service, even a year or more later, can still help us heal. By Drew Gillis. He was also notably skilled in judo and karate. After getting married and having a son, Mr. Saxon said he began to focus on supporting his family, taking parts as they came. SO sorry to hear this. Unless you are experienced as an estate executor, you probably should hire an attorney. 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. We invite you to share condolences for John Saxon in our Guest Book. The next thing I knew, Mr. Saxon later told Drama-Logue magazine, my mom and dad were signing agreement contracts because I was still under age. By the time he made his movie debut in 1954, he had given himself a stage name inspired, in his telling, by a Brooklyn roller hockey team called the Saxons. The actor was often cast as a Native American or a Latino. Mr. Saxons son, Antonio, confirmed the death but did not have additional details. Westerns and horror-film actor John Saxon, a Brooklyn native and star in the original "A Nightmare on Elm Street," died Saturday . 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. Rest in peace Sir. 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! If youre in charge of handling the affairs for a recently deceased loved one, this guide offers a helpful checklist. He is resting in Gods memory. Thoughts and prayers are with the family. 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). 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!" Food has always been a go-to for people in mourning. Id go from something that got reviews in national magazines to the next job that came along. CANDLE HAS BEEN LIT CANDLES HAVE BEEN LIT, We are reviewing your submission. 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If youre in charge of handling the affairs for a recently deceased loved one, this guide offers a helpful checklist. If this is one way of being on the receiving end of his affections (like the other women in his life), I accept it with all my heart. We invite you to share condolences for John Saxon in our Guest Book. John Saxon, best known for his role in A Nightmare On Elm Street, passed away on Saturday at the age of 83 following a bout with pneumonia. John was always a great actor in whatever he was in. I was more concerned about my own life in Los Angeles, not necessarily in Hollywood, he told the Knoxville (Tenn.) News Sentinel. His breakthrough as an actor came two years later, when he starred in both Rock, Pretty Baby!, as a teenage guitarist performing alongside Sal Mineo, and The Unguarded Moment, as a football player accused of stalking his teacher, played by Esther Williams. 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. John was, I always thought, the most handsome man I had ever seen, followed by Clark Gable and Tom Selleck. He played Steve's tennis buddy, and also the robot that had his likeness. John RIP! He recalled that for one photo shoot, he was cast as a Puerto Rican teenager, photographed while slumped against a trash can with a fake gunshot wound. You will be sorely missed. Sign the Guest Book. Grief researchers say holding that missing funeral service, even a year or more later, can still help us heal. I saw his movie: The Reluctant Debutante and loved it. And to think, he called Murfreesboro, Tn home, as well! In the films credits, hes billed as the exciting new personality John Saxon.. No services are scheduled at this time. Mr. Saxon was born Carmine Orrico on Aug. 5, 1936, in Brooklyn to Antonio and Anna (Protettore) Orrico. sympathy goes out to the family of John Saxon. The fight at the end of the show was awesome. The actors wife, Gloria Martel, told the Hollywood Reporter that he died of pneumonia in Murfreesboro, Tenn. As an Italian American actor, Mr. Saxon was sometimes cast as Native American, Latino or Jewish characters. Read Full Obituary. Saxon is survived by his wife, Gloria, and son, Antonio. Published Jul 27, 2020. Deepest condolences to the Saxon Family, John has starred in many films but my favorite one was Enter the Dragon. 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. 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. "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. Such a wonderful Actor. 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. Mr. Saxon continued acting in recent years, with appearances on shows including Melrose Place as well as in independent movies such as Gods Ears (2008), in which he played a former prizefighter who trains an autistic boxer. I loved his movies etc.. he seemed like a nice guy. Sincere condolences and prayers for his family and many fans . 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. In the 21st century, it's not just urns and gravestones anymore. If this is one way of being on the receiving end of his affections (like the other women in his life), I accept it with all my heart. He was so nice and he asked me my full name. Today, I have great memories of that day and I own the DVD movie of The Reluctant Debutante. We invite you to share condolences for John Saxon in our Guest Book. One of my all time favorite actors. 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. Among his major Hollywood feature roles was playing a martial artist alongside Bruce Lee in Enter the Dragon. Saxon is perhaps best remembered for his role as Lt. Don Thompson, father of Nancy Thompson, in Wes Craven's A . Send simple, comforting meals with Home Chef. Condolences to the family. 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. 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. Actress Barbara Crampton wrote on Twitter that Saxon had strength and charm, which was a great combination. Mr. Saxon was born on. 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. Today, I have great memories of that day and I own the DVD movie of The Reluctant Debutante. My condolences to the family of Mr. Saxon. Food has always been a go-to for people in mourning. SO sorry to hear this. This article was published more than2 years ago. Mr. Saxon considered his work in the film among his best performances. His name was changed to John Saxon, and he signed a contract that paid him $150 a week for 40 weeks a year. My condolences to the family. 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. In The New York Times, Bosley Crowther called his character in This Happy Feeling (1958), which starred Debbie Reynolds, a junior Marlon Brando.. One of my favourite episodes of The Six Million Dollar Man, titled "The Day of The Robot", had John in it as the main character besides Lee Majors. 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. "A young Carmine watched a war movie where an American soldier met a small Japanese soldier. At this sad time, may the God of tender mercies comfort you and may your memories sustain you. Also six million dollar man comes to mind. Among his 200-plus credits, hes best known for playing the patriarch police officer in the Nightmare series, appearing in the first entry, as well as the 1987 sequel A Nightmare on Elm Street 3: Dream Warriors and the meta 1994 chapter Wes Cravens New Nightmare, where he revived his role as well as played a fictionalized version of himself. The world has lost a very talented actor. In that movie he played the father of one of the young people targeted by the murderous Freddy Krueger. Willson was credited for representing and helping to develop the careers of male stars like Rock Hudson and Tab Hunter, the outlet said. Saxon also served two three-year terms as on the Screen Actors Guilds national board of directors; he was elected in 1985 and again in 2003. 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! Send simple, comforting meals with Home Chef. By subscribing, I agree to the Terms of Use and Privacy Policy. I hope heaven is beautiful for you! 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. Leave a memory or share a photo or video below to show your support. In addition to his recurring role as a member of a wealthy family that owned a California winery on the hit prime-time soap opera Falcon Crest in the 1980s, Mr. Saxon was a regular on The Bold Ones: The New Doctors from 1969 to 1972. 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. Unforgettable. Memorial contributions in his name may be made to the Motion Picture and Television Fund. He reprised the role in 1987s A Nightmare on Elm Street 3: Dream Warriors and played a version of himself in 1994s Wes Cravens New Nightmare.. Enter The Dragon, Nightmare on Elm Street two of the unforgettable roles you played. I remember the movies he played in, he was a very talented actor who will be missed. He attended the studios workshop for 18 months and then worked with Mamie Van Doren in Running Wild (1955). 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. In 1960 Saxon worked with director John Huston inThe Unforgiven. John never got the credit for his many outstanding talents. What kind of arrangement is appropriate, where should you send it, and when should you send an alternative? JOHN SAXON OBITUARY. Grief can be so hard, but our special memories help us cope. 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. Later in his career, Saxon entered the horror genre with 1984s A Nightmare on Elm Street, portraying Lt. Thomas. He played a police chief who makes a fatal mistake in the Canadian cult classic Black Christmas (1974), featuring Margot Kidder and Keir Dullea, and his horror rsum also includes two films for Roger Corman: Queen of Blood (1966) and Battle Beyond the Stars (1980), playing a tyrannical warlord. May he be with God Almighty. Mr. Saxon, who grew up in Brooklyn, said his career began one day when he missed school and went to the movies. Rest in Peace John. RIP John- Pat D. RIP John Saxon. Mr. Saxon interest in martial arts had been sparked as a young man. 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