Sam Elliott is an American actor. Specializing in western and action films, he was nominated for a Critics Choice Award for Best Acting Ensemble for his role in Up in the Air.
Early Life (Childhood)Sam Elliott was born in Sacramento, California as Samuel Pack Elliott. He moved from California to Oregon with his family during his teenage years, where he graduated from David Douglas High School in Portland. He attended Clark College in Vancouver, Washington, where he completed a two-year program.
Interesting FactsElliott is an alumnus of Clark College in Vancouver, Washington. He was typically cast in Western roles because of his physique, horseshoe-shaped mustache and his deep drawl.
Personal LifeElliott married actress Katharine Ross in 1984. They began dating since 1978 when they both starred with Roger Daltrey in The Legacy. The couple have a daughter, Cleo Rose Elliott, born in 1984, who is now a musician in Malibu.
NETWORTH And ACHIEVEMENTElliott most acclaimed feature film role is that of Karl in Grandma (2015), for which he was nominated for a CFCA Award.
