May he be with God Almighty. Such a wonderful Actor. All Rights Reserved. My prayers are with you and your family great actor sorry for your loss Georgia Velasquez Denver Colorado. Sign the Guest Book. Expand the Memories and Condolences form. JOHN SAXON OBITUARY. You will be missed! 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. John was the good or bad guy and been with him since EnterTD, and 6MDMan. An Italian-American from Brooklyn, Saxon played characters of various ethnicities during his long career. We will love you and miss you always. 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. 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 was putting away guys like crazy, he added, but in order to make it look real I damn near killed myself.. Thoughts and prayers are with the family. 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. 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. Share Obituary. 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. 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 prayers are with you and your family great actor sorry for your loss Georgia Velasquez Denver Colorado. JOHN SAXON OBITUARY. Years ago I saw John's picture in a movie magazine called Modern Screen and fell in love with him. He started gaining attention as a teen heartthrob in the 1956 film Rock, Pretty Baby, which led to roles opposite stars such as Debbie Reynolds and Sandra Dee. 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. When the Japanese soldier reached out to shake the larger American's hand, (he) easily flipped the American over his shoulder. Words like smoldering and brooding were often affixed to his name in reviews of his early work. We pray that God continues to strengthen and comfort the family during this extremely difficult time. He was married three times, to screenwriter Mary Ann Murphy, airline attendant turned actress Elizabeth Saxon and, since 2008, cosmetician Gloria Martel. In the films credits, hes billed as the exciting new personality John Saxon.. 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. Loved his movies and TV appearances enter the dragon of course. He will be missed by family and friends. 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. They used to call John Huston an actors director, Mr. Saxon told United Press International in 1988, but when I worked with him on The Unforgiven in the late 50s and I asked what he wanted out of one particular scene, he said to me flatly, I just want you to get on that horse, son.. Read Full Obituary. In a career that began in the 1950s, he accumulated almost 200 film and television credits. It may take up to 1 hour for your comment to appear on the website. 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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 SAXON OBITUARY. RIP John- Pat D. RIP John Saxon. A face from my childhood. His martial arts skill inspired me to take Karate and earn my Black Belt. Get our latest storiesin the feed of your favorite networks. My condolences I am his films big fan may his soul rest in peace. 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. 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 will live on forever in his films. Read Full Obituary. Thank you for your talent, John. That film gave him a chance to employ the martial arts skills he had been honing for years, but the work, he told Black Belt magazine, was harder than he expected. 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. He was 83. In real life, his fighting skills did not approach those possessed by Lee and another co-star, karate champion Jim Kelly. May God continue to provide comfort, peace, and endurance to the family today, tomorrow, and always. Reposez en Paix et Que Dieu Vous Accueille Prs de Lui !!! John was a gifted and great actor and will be missed. No services are scheduled at this time. JOHN SAXON OBITUARY. The Bronx, N.Y., native has previously contributed to Essence, Allure and Keyframe Magazine. According to internet movie website IMDB, Saxon appeared in nearly 200 roles in the movies and on television in a career that stretched over seven decades since he made his big screen debut in 1954 in uncredited roles in It Should Happen to You and George Cukors A Star Is Born.. Once called the poor mans Marlon Brando, Mr. Saxon appeared opposite the actual Brando in The Appaloosa (1966). We invite you to share condolences. Mr. Saxon, who died July 25 at age 83, went on to appear in nearly 200 television and film roles over the next six decades, often playing brooding lawmen or gunslinging bandits. 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 was a great and human being loved him in the movie fast company with another legend claudia jennings. Even my boyfriend 'Chief' was equally impressed. Variety and the Flying V logos are trademarks of Variety Media, LLC. Rest in Peace Mr. John Saxon. 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. John Saxon Alberto E. Rodriguez/Getty Images. 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 Italian-American.) John Saxon, star of film and television, is dead at 83. Condolences to the family. 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. We invite you to share condolences for John Saxon in our Guest Book. 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There is one way you might compare me favorably with Brando, he told U.P.I. Among his major Hollywood feature roles was playing a martial artist alongside Bruce Lee in Enter the Dragon. As I search the sky at night, I will look for the new star that is his. You were a big part of my childhood seeing you in movies and TV, always the cool tough guy. The best poems for funerals, memorial services., and cards. Share. My condolences to the family of Mr. Saxon. Thoughts and prayers to Mr John Saxon's family and friends. Subscribe to Deadline Breaking News Alerts and keep your inbox happy. Reposez en Paix et Que Dieu Vous Accueille Prs de Lui !!! He joined SAG in 1954 and AFTRA in 1957. JOHN SAXON OBITUARY. According to IMDB, Saxon starred in nearly 200 movies and TV shows after his 1954 debut, with roles on detective shows and horrors including "A Nightmare on Elm Street." But he was also known to B-movie horror fans from titles like Beyond Evil, Cannibals in the Streets and Blood Beach, all from 1980. I started doing jobs for magazines, like Modern Romance, all the Macfadden publications. I hope heaven is beautiful for you! This story has been shared 102,045 times. 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.. If it paid tuition to a private school, that was fine.. Thank you John Saxon for the incredible actor you were. Soon after Universal Studios contracted him and requested he be renamed to John Saxon. 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 the early success of Enter the Dragon and Black Christmas made him ubiquitous to genre fans, Saxons work took off more than ever. 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. His name was changed to John Saxon, and he signed a contract that paid him $150 a week for 40 weeks a year. You will be missed! 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Deepest condolences to the Saxon Family at this sad time. I did about a dozen of them in one year.. "A young Carmine watched a war movie where an American soldier met a small Japanese soldier. He was 83. Saxon played the cop Donald Thompson in the first and third films in the Nightmare on Elm Street franchise, where hes eventually killed by Freddy Kruegers skeleton. CANDLE HAS BEEN LIT CANDLES HAVE BEEN LIT, We are reviewing your submission. 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 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!" I was 14. So iconic during the 60's 70's and 80's. John was a very considerate man and a lovely person . In Cry Tough (1959), Saxon starred as a tough Puerto Rican kid from New York, and in War Hunt (1962), he was top-billed as a psychotic solider. David Kessler's top 4 tips for dealing with holiday grief. 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. 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. 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. John was a very considerate man and a lovely person . You were a big part of my childhood seeing you in movies and TV, always the cool tough guy. 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 Dignity Memorial brand name is used to identify a network of licensed funeral, cremation and cemetery providers that include affiliates of Service Corporation International, 1929 Allen Parkway, Houston, Texas. Was a big fan in my teens. I was 14. John Saxon, character actor known for his roles in Westerns and horror films, died Saturday. This site is protected by reCAPTCHA Enterprise and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply. Two years later, on Bonanza, he played an Indian chief. The interviews I saw with him were such an inspiration. His name was changed to John Saxon. Share Obituary. John had a cameo as Straker in "Escape" of 1996 Kung Fu: The Legend Continues. Mr. Saxons first marriage, to Mary Ann Murphy, ended in divorce. I am intrigued by horror and fantasy-type things, he once told the Associated Press, 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.. Godspeed John, and thank you for sharing a part of your life with us, and the wonderful film and TV memories. 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. 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