Congratulations to the Heavens! My condolences to the family. I started doing jobs for magazines, like Modern Romance, all the Macfadden publications, Saxon told The Times in 2012. John was a very considerate man and a lovely person . Was a big fan in my teens. He was 83. John Saxon is the only actor to ever steal a movie from Marlon Brando, Tarantino said. Mr. Saxon died Saturday July 25, 2020 in Tennessee, from complications from pneumonia. He was an excellent actor who should have been recognized for awards by the industry. In the films credits, hes billed as the exciting new personality John Saxon.. In addition to his wife and son, from his first marriage, survivors include a sister. Rest in peace Mr John Saxon. Guest appearances on 70s television staples such as The Six Million Dollar Man, The Bionic Woman, Starsky and Hutch and The Rockford Files brought him small-screen recognition. 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. My condolences I am his films big fan may his soul rest in peace. Willson was credited for representing and helping to develop the careers of male stars like Rock Hudson and Tab Hunter, the outlet said. I was 14. JOHN SAXON OBITUARY. We invite you to share condolences for . John never got the credit for his many outstanding talents. John never got the credit for his many outstanding talents. The world has lost a very talented actor. The interviews I saw with him were such an inspiration. Mr. Saxon was born Carmine Orrico on Aug. 5, 1936, in Brooklyn to Antonio and Anna (Protettore) Orrico. The two men played competitors and allies at an international martial arts competition, and met at Lees Hong Kong home shortly before filming began. Sign up for service and obituary updates. May you treasure fond memories and may the comfort God gives be with you. You will be missed! Let others know about your loved one's death. Read Full Obituary. The news was confirmed by his wife, Gloria. The entertainment news outlet quotes Saxons wife, Gloria, as confirming that the actor died of pneumonia on Saturday in Murfreesboro. The actor John Saxon in 2013. Among other characters, Saxon portrayed an Indian chief on the popular TV Western series Bonanza and Marco Polo on the futuristic hit TV show The Time Tunnel, according to IMDB. He was born Carmine Orrico on Aug. 5, 1936, the eldest of three children of an Italian immigrant house painter. SO sorry to hear this. Saxon died Saturday at his home in Murfreesboro,. He was great in all his roles he will be missed. We invite you to share condolences for . There is one way you might compare me favorably with Brando, he told U.P.I. He was 83. 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!" Reposez en Paix John ! (He was Italian-American.) As Saxon aged, he transitioned into a character actor, working across Europe in the 60s, including roles in Mario Bavas seminal giallo The Girl Who Knew Too Much, and other films shot in Italy, the Philippines and Britain. 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. My deepest condolences to the Saxon family. Read Full Obituary. 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. Id go from something that got reviews in national magazines to the next job that came along. His first two marriages, to Mary Ann Murphy and Elizabeth Phillips, ended in divorce, and in 2008 he married Martel. 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. 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. My condolences to the family of Mr. Saxon. Get the day's top news with our Today's Headlines newsletter, sent every weekday morning. My deepest condolences to the Saxon family. I loved his films he's going to be missed, A note of comfort to the Saxon family I really enjoyed his roles may the God of comfort and tender mercies be with you in this very difficult time, Hi how are you I was writing to you to give my condolences to you and your family etc.. rip. Mr. Saxon, who grew up in Brooklyn, said his career began one day when he missed school and went to the movies. Thank you for your talent, John. We've received your submission. JOHN SAXON OBITUARY. 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. Thoughts and prayers are with the family. I started doing jobs for magazines, like Modern Romance, all the Macfadden publications. Loved his movies. Pour moi John vous avez toujours t et vous serez toujours Mr ROPER !!! Mr. Saxon considered his work in the film among his best performances. We pray that God continues to strengthen and comfort the family during this extremely difficult time. Mr. Saxon with Bruce Lee (in black) in the 1973 martial-arts classic Enter the Dragon. In order to make it look real, he once said of his fight scenes, I damn near killed myself.. Serious. Great actor! May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow. Such a great actor. Pour moi John vous avez toujours t et vous serez toujours Mr ROPER !!! 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 -. Expand the Memories and Condolences form. Deepest condolences to the Saxon Family at this sad time. In loving memory of a wonderful person. His strong presence allowed him, with ease to command every role he portrayed.". Lee, generally considered the most-influential martial artist of all time, asked Mr. Saxon to demonstrate his side-kick technique and was apparently unimpressed by Mr. Saxon, who had a few years of karate under his belt. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); Thanks for contacting us. While in high school, he worked as a spieler at a Coney Island archery concession, becoming proficient with the bow and arrow. He was more concerned about the chair than me. For some people, the best send-off is one that they would have loved to attendthemselves: a big party. Saxon died of pneumonia in Murfreesboro, Tennessee, his wife, Gloria, told The Hollywood Reporter. Woodlawn-Roesch-Patton Funeral Home & Woodlawn Memorial Park, Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information. "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. I loved his films he's going to be missed, A note of comfort to the Saxon family I really enjoyed his roles may the God of comfort and tender mercies be with you in this very difficult time, Hi how are you I was writing to you to give my condolences to you and your family etc.. rip. Loved his movies. Reposez en Paix et Que Dieu Vous Accueille Prs de Lui !!! He was nominated for the 1966 Best Supporting Actor Golden Globe opposite Marlon Brando inThe Appaloosa. Read Full Obituary. Updated. 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. He joined SAG in 1954 and AFTRA in 1957. They're not a map to follow, but simply a description of what people commonly feel. JOHN SAXON OBITUARY. All Rights Reserved. He was great in all his roles he will be missed. God bless his family. He was NEW YORK Lucie Brock-Broido, a prize-winning poet and educator, has died at age 61. May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived. 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. 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. He won a Golden Globe in 1958 as Most Promising Newcomer Male. He absolutely made my day, and I hope I made his too! 2023 Deadline Hollywood, LLC. May his family find some comfort in these loving messages for him. I was 14. 27, 2020. He also appeared locally onstage, including starring as Sky Masterson in a 1973 Long Beach Civic Light Opera production of Guys and Dolls, replacing Richard Dreyfuss in The Tenth Man at the Solari Theater in 1977 and appearing in Talk About Money at the Tiffany Theater in 1999. We have both worked long enough to have seen what can be achieved when the medium is working at its best. This article was published more than2 years ago. Share Obituary. "A young Carmine watched a war movie where an American soldier met a small Japanese soldier. 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. 2023 The Hollywood Reporter, LLC. J'ai vu Opration Dragon (Enter the Dragon) l'ge de 13 ans en 1974 : Vous avez toujours t et vous serez toujours ROPER pour moi ! After Unguarded Moment, Saxon appeared as young rock n roll musicians in Rock, Pretty Baby (1956) and Summer Love (1958) and played opposite Sandra Dee in The Reluctant Debutante (1958), directed by Vincente Minnelli, and Debbie Reynolds in Blake Edwards This Happy Feeling (1958). 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. Share Obituary. 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. The picture ran on the cover of a dime-store detective magazine and attracted the attention of Hollywood agent Henry Willson, who had launched the careers of heartthrob actors such as Rock Hudson and Tab Hunter, and who set about making 17-year-old Carmine the next 1950s teen idol. 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. 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. John Saxon was born Carmine Orrico in Brooklyn, New York, on August 5, 1936. Farewell, sir. Born Carmine Orrico, the son of Italian-American parents, Saxon grew up in Brooklyn, New York, and began modeling while still a teenager. Share Obituary. He will be missed by family and friends. I enjoyed many of your movies and your talent of the marshall arts.God Blessings, God is a God of all Comfort and he will Comfort the family'sMy heartfelt condolences to the family's. My deepest condolences to the Saxon family, may God grant you comfort and peace as you go through this very difficult time of your loss. He was such a class kinda guy. His name was changed to John Saxon, and he signed a contract that paid him $150 a week for 40 weeks a year. At this sad time, may the God of tender mercies comfort you and may your memories sustain you. Rest In Peace. Saxons former wife Elizabeth, who was married to him from 1987 to 1992, posted a tribute following the news. 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. Saxons career included roles in some 200 films, and spanned more than 60 years. 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. Enter The Dragon, Nightmare on Elm Street two of the unforgettable roles you played. His career spanned more than sixty years tallying more than 200 film credits. Sign the Guest Book. They were extraordinary; they looked like a professional team, he said. While the world will gaze on his talents, I want the world to know much more about how great his love was for humanity and how he cared about all the people in and out of his life. sympathy goes out to the family of John Saxon. Coming out of the Times Square theater, he was spotted by a modeling agency representative, and soon his picture was in magazines like Modern Romance. Loved his movies and TV appearances enter the dragon of course. Subscribe to Deadline Breaking News Alerts and keep your inbox happy. An Italian-American from Brooklyn, Saxon played characters of various ethnicities during his long career. Two years later, on Bonanza, he played an Indian chief. RIP John- Pat D. RIP John Saxon. 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 - 2015) "A Nightmare on Elm Street" movies. All Rights Reserved. During a career that stretched over 60 years, Saxons roles were varied and shot all over the world. He also starred in Wes Cravens A Nightmare on Elm Streetin 1984 as the heroines father. John will live on forever in his films. Remembering you and your loved one today and always. John Saxon was an actor known for roles in films including Enter the Dragon alongside Bruce Lee and two of Wes Cravens A Nightmare on Elm Street movies. SO sorry to hear this. Share Obituary. Whether youre a lifelong resident of D.C. or you just moved here, weve got you covered. 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!" We invite you to share condolences for John Saxon in our Guest Book. Rest in peace Sir. A few months later, my vendor friend said in an email he had a surprise for me and to look out for it in the next few emails. By Drew Gillis. Soon after Universal Studios contracted him and requested he be renamed to John Saxon. Farewell, sir. Condolences to the family. Mrs. Saxon said she was hoping to work with Bruce Lee's family to create a memorial for fans of the duo at Lake View Cemetery where Bruce and Brandon Lee are buried in Seattle, Washington. 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 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 won the Golden Globe Award for new star of the year in 1958 for his role in the film "This Happy Feeling." 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. Condolences to the family. We pray that God continues to strengthen and comfort the family during this extremely difficult time. I loved his movies etc.. he seemed like a nice guy. Buddy Holly, Ritchie Valens, J.P. Richardson "The Big Bopper" and Roger Peterson, Making the holiday season bearable during grief. We invite you to share condolences for John Saxon in our Guest Book. 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. R.I.P JOHN. Send a note, share a story or upload a photo. 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. One of my all time favorite actors. The interviews I saw with him were such an inspiration. 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. 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. Giving to charity is a meaningful way to honor someone who has died. John was the good or bad guy and been with him since EnterTD, and 6MDMan. He said, Thats my favorite chair!. John Saxon was an actor known for roles in films including Enter the Dragon alongside Bruce Lee and two of Wes Cravens A Nightmare on Elm Street movies. Was a big fan in my teens. Like Tarantino, New York Times movie critic Bosley Crowther was especially admiring of Mr. Saxons work in The Appaloosa, directed by Sidney J. Furie. 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. I did a scene with an actress at Universal and they said, OK, the actor recalled in 2012. Deadline is a part of Penske Media Corporation. As I search the sky at night, I will look for the new star that is his. 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We invite you to share condolences for John Saxon in our Guest Book. For some people, the best send-off is one that they would have loved to attendthemselves: a big party. This handsome gentleman can now rest in peace as his journey continues on to heaven----Jane M., Austerlitz, NY. 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! 2023 Variety Media, LLC. John was a gifted and great actor and will be missed. Mr. Saxon reprised the role in the sequel Dream Warriors (1987) and also appeared in Wes Cravens New Nightmare (1994), a meta riff on the earlier movies. We invite you to share condolences for John Saxon in our Guest Book. If it paid tuition to a private school, that was fine.. Saxon said he loved working in Hong Kong with Lee in Enter the Dragon because he took me seriously. Ways to honor John Saxon's life and legacy. 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. His other survivors, in addition to his son, include a sister, Dolores. Even my boyfriend 'Chief' was equally impressed. His name was changed to John Saxon. His martial arts skill inspired me to take Karate and earn my Black Belt. He was also notably skilled in judo and karate. Mr. Saxon leaves behind his wife Gloria Martel Saxon; a son Antonio Saxon, stepson; Lance, grandson; Mitchell, and great grandson; Little John. May you find comfort in your treasured memories of John and May God continue to comfort you in the days, months and years ahead. Westerns and horror-film actor John Saxon, a Brooklyn native and star in the original "A Nightmare on Elm Street," died Saturday . One of my all time favorite actors. 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. Giving to charity is a meaningful way to honor someone who has died. pic.twitter.com/FvnAka9egf, Saxons most iconic roles were playing Donald Thompson in the original 1984 A Nightmare on Elm Street, as well as two of the sequels, and Roper in 1973s martial arts epic Enter the Dragon. He starred in scores of influential horror movies, including Dario Argentos 1982 film Tenebrae, 1974s Black Christmas and 1996s From Dusk Till Dawn. Saxon also made his mark in westerns such as John Hustons 1960 film The Unforgiven, 1969s Death of a Gunfighter and 1972s Joe Kidd.. The best poems for funerals, memorial services., and cards. He was 83. 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. 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.. JOHN SAXON OBITUARY . Mr. Saxon also guest-starred on the long-running NBC series Bonanza and portrayed bandits or cowhands in movies such as The Unforgiven (1960), directed by John Huston; Joe Kidd (1972), starring Clint Eastwood and Robert Duvall; and The Electric Horseman (1979), with Robert Redford and Jane Fonda. Discovered by the same agent who launched the careers of Rock Hudson and Tab Hunter, Saxon first gained notice for his performance as a disturbed high school football star who taunts Esther Williams in The Unguarded Moment (1956). 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. And on another 1980s primetime soap, CBS Falcon Crest, he played the father of Lorenzo Lamas character. Big fan "Enter the Dragon" my sincerest condolences. He was married to Mary Ann Murphy from 1967 to 1979, Elizabeth Saxon from 1987 to 1992 and, since 2008, to Gloria Martel. John Saxon, character actor known for his roles in Westerns and horror films, died Saturday. Thank you John Saxon for the incredible actor you were. John RIP! Read Full Obituary. Somehow you find yourself tensing as Mr. Brando, cautious and slow, moves into the alien territory of his wickedly smiling nemesis, who is played by dark-eyed John Saxon with remarkably fearsome oiliness, wrote Crowther. I have Asperger's syndrome and was moved to tears when I saw his release of 'God's Ears' because there was so much in that movie (next to 'Rainman' and 'Forrest Gump') I could strongly relate to and have been blessed in the sense I have a life partner and friend of 31 yrs who has been there for me and helping me reach my potential in ways I never thought were possible. Their efficiency and their competence meant something to me.. Mr. Saxon was born on. 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