Sam Elliott has been in the silver screen since in his early 20s. He decided to pursue a career in front of the camera and no one could have stopped him. He has had a successful career spanning decades and he keeps looking great despite the years passing by.
Having been in showbiz since the 1960s, he certainly has a lot of stories to tell. We decided to take a look back at how he started as a newbie in Hollywood, then how he progressed to become one of the most respected actors in the business. Keep reading if you want to know more about Elliott’s incredible journey.
1969 – Sam Elliott Excitedly Makes His Debut On Screen
After a couple of years of unsuccessful auditions, Elliott snagged his first role in 1969. He appeared in an episode of the TV show Judd For The Defense. This was a show characterized by tackling taboo subjects in the form of court cases all over the United States.
Furthermore, Sam made it into his first movie. With a very small role, he appeared in the iconic Butch Cassidy and The Sundance Kid. He also made his first appearance on the show Lancer, in which he later had a recurring role and was invited twice more.
