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John Saxon was an Italian-American actor and martial artist. Likewise, John Saxon had appeared in over 200 projects over the span of 60 years of his acting career.
Early life and childhood
John Saxon was born Carmine Orrico was born on August 5, 1936. His zodiac sign was Leo. Likewise, John was born in Brooklyn, New York, United States of America, and was an American citizen. Similarly, talking about his religion and ethnicity, John followed Christianity and was Italian-American. As for his family members, John was born to Antonio Orrico, a dock worker, and Anna (née Protettore). Both were immigrants from Italy. However, there is no information about his siblings.
Furthermore, talking about his educational background, John studied at New Utrecht High School. He completed his graduation in 1953; however, there is no information about the educational institution. Additionally, John studied acting with famous acting teacher Stella Adler.
Death
In July 25, 2020, In Murfreesboro, Tennessee, John’s cause of death was late-stage Alzheimer’s disease. Likewise, he was 83 years old.
John Saxon – Career and professional life
John began his acting career in the mid-1950s, playing roles as a teenager. One day, an agent named Henry Wilson saw John’s photo on the cover of a magazine where Saxon was posing as a Puerto Rican. The agent immediately contacted him and also gave him the stage name ‘John Saxon’. Likewise, John signed with Universal Studios in 1954, which became the starting point of his career. Saxon played the lead role in Rock, Pretty Baby, a low-budget film that achieved great success.
Likewise, he played the role of a young man in the film The Unguarded Moment, alongside Esther Williams. Additionally, John has also appeared in popular Hollywood movies including This Happy Feeling, Summer Love, Cry Tough, and Restless Years. In 1996, he starred in the film Dusk Till Dawn, alongside George Clooney. Additionally, in 1973, John starred in the film Enter the Dragon, where he played a player competing in a martial arts tournament. This film gave him the opportunity to hone his martial arts skills. Likewise, it was Bruce Lee’s first leading role in Hollywood. Saxon has a black belt in karate and is proficient in judo.
Additionally, John has appeared in several films and television series, including The Virginian, The Intruders, The Sixth Sense, The Bees, and The Rookies. Likewise, he acted in Dario Argento’s horror film called Tenebrae. John also appeared as Stricher in the horror film Spring Break. Additionally, he played Lieutenant Donald Thompson in the horror film A Nightmare on Elm Street. He did not endorse any brand.
Caption: Image of John with Bruce Lee. Source: Pinterest
Over the span of his 60-year acting career, Saxon has worked on more than 200 projects. Likewise, John’s film was Bring Me The Head of Lance Henriksen, which was in post-production at the time of his death.
Net worth and achievements
Talking about his net worth and earnings, John was an actor and a martial artist. Likewise, he had an estimated net worth of $1.5 million.
Talking about his achievements, John Saxon won the Method Fest Best Supporting Actor in 2008 and the Western Heritage Awards. Likewise, in 1967 he was nominated for a Golden Globe Award for the film The Appaloosa. Additionally, John earned another Golden Globe nomination for Most Promising Newcomer in the film This Happy Feeling. Additionally, John won the Action On Film International Film Festival for Best Supporting Actor for the film The Craving Heart in 2006.
John Saxon – Marital Status
Regarding marital status, John Saxon was heterosexual and was in a marital relationship with Gloria Martel at the time of his death. John married Gloria on August 29, 2008. However, John was married twice before his relationship with Gloria. Likewise, John first married screenwriter Mary Ann Saxon on January 14, 1967. The couple had a son, named Antonio Saxon. They separated and divorced on December 27, 1979. Likewise, on June 14, 1987, he married Elizabeth Saxon, but they divorced on September 12, 1992.
In addition, John had a relationship with the American actress Luana Patten in 1958. They separated after a few months. Likewise, he entered into a relationship with Argentine actress Linda Cristal in April 1958. John was also in a relationship with American actress Margo Moore in January 1961. However, they finally separated in May 1961.
John Saxon – Body Measurement
John Saxon was 5 feet 10 inches (70 inches) tall and weighed 75 kg (165 pounds). Likewise, his vital statistics are 40-36-38. John was wearing a shoe size of 8.5 (US). Similarly, talking about his physical appearance, John has a pair of black eyes and grayish-white hair.
Caption: Young John posing for a photograph. Source: superstar biography
Social media
Reflecting on his social media presence, John Saxon was not active on social media accounts like Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter.
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