Light." Cheque. Regional Director for L.A & S.F grassroots fundraising campaigns. 119 min A low-life bandit and an I.R.A. If you have a background of Irish or Scotch-Irish, you're predisposed to having that arthritic gene. 73 min M. B. Finally the camera mechanic is sent out. Steve. Steve McQueen, The only thing that revealed the health problems that had nearly done him in were his gnarled hands, the result of severe arthritis. The story is that Coburn first said no to the offer; pressed, he said he'd say only the name of the product for half a million, thinking that his "counter-offer" would be turned down. 128 min MSM did not cure Coburn's arthritis, but it did relieve his pain, allowing him to move more freely and resume his career. James Coburn, Votes: . He was considered for Tony Curtis' role in Black Commando (1982). He turned down because he disliked the screenplay, even questioning why Peckinpah would even make the film. (laugh) But I really loved him. | From those inauspicious beginnings, he went on to study acting at Los His popularity waned in the 1970s, and in the 1980s he was sidelined by One of his colleagues there was James Dean. to play the ultracool Derek Flint. (laughs) I think he saw a lot of himself in the character of Billy. Quick! It wasn't about making money so much, as about making entertainment that would make money. the legendary James Coburn need only speak two words to help make this 1978 Schlitz Light Beer commercial (with veteran actor Kenneth Tobey as the bartender). James Coburn. James Coburn appears in a 1956 Remington Rand commercial shaving and is introduced as Jim Coburn. There goes the bell. "You'll see." $4.91M, PG 18, 2002, in Beverly Hills, CA. Serling was very tight-lipped. Angeles City College and the University of Southern California. Stars: Zanuck was always a filmmaker. http://www.timesonline.co.uk Managed staff of over 30 outreach coordinators . there included stage plays and appearances in episodes of the dramatic It was named one of the finest political films of the decade by the Sunday Times in London. Even though he Round one. By the 1990s he was once again appearing regularly in both film and TV productions.No one was probably more surprised than Coburn himself when he was both nominated for, and then won, the Best Supporting Actor Award in 1997 for playing Nick Nolte's abusive and alcoholic father in Affliction (1997). You don't wear any Levis in this picture!" The film was wildly successful everyone at ease, James Coburn studied acting at UCLA, and then moved Budd Boetticher Bruce was a true martial artist, created himself, from a little roustabout guy running around the streets of Hong Kong, into this magnificent fighting machine. JAMES COBURN: Not really, because I got it all out. Mexico, "But I want to work here." | You and Steve McQueen were great friends. The film Coburn died on November 18, 2002, of a heart attack He went to all of these doctors who told him "Your body's perfect, you're just over-worked." rheumatoid arthritis. 93 min And we do, we do go for that. John Sturges 122 min because they don't have anything to do. She'd show you how to do it. I think real filmgoers are interested in something more intelligent and challenging but where is it going? I said "I dunno, let's find out." James Coburn, August 31, James Coburn was born in Laurel, Nebraska on 31 August 1928, His father was James Harrison Coburn Jr, and his mother was Mylet Johnson. Schlitz Light 'Cowboy' Commercial (James Coburn, 1977) Schlitz Light 'Sailor . Proximity, The Man from Elysian Fields, My wife will attest to that. moved very little. to New York to study under noted acting coach, The Muppet Movie: The Nearly 35th Anniversary Edition, Sister Act 2 Movie Collection: Sister Act 2: Back in the Habit, (1998-99) TV commercials (voice): Chevrolet trucks. James Coburn (James Harrison Coburn III) was born on 31 August, 1928 in Laurel, NE, is an American actor. The Rockford Files, L to R: Kris Kristofferson, R.G. And what Pop Whitehouse was saying, even though you might hate him for it, was the truth! His philosophy was more improvisational. Online, Follow. He then hit paydirt with his supporting role in the smash hit The Magnificent Seven in 1960, following this with the classic The Great Escape in 1963. Cary Grant, I'm free of pain now because of this drug I'm taking called MSM. I play them like I have something to accomplish. explosives expert Sean Mallory in Sergio Leone's action film set in He came back from Hong Kong one time, and he was always very outspoken about martial arts. Although his right hand was crippled, | Gross: Tell us some more about working with Paul Schrader. Movie actor James Coburn dies at age 74; career traced; photos (M) . Mine was triggered by negative emotion. Coburn made a comeback in the 1990s, eventually earning an Academy Award Continuing to show his less serious side, he also appeared in the 2002 "You take this stuff and it starts right away," said Coburn. I think the alcohol sort of quelled all the influences that were going on around him so he could really focus on what he was doing with the film. His net worth has been growing significantly in 2021-2022. "You can't really describe it because it's not even an emotion. There are some great scenes in there. He said to me one time "Why can't they make a movie about just one guy--me!" Are other places in the world important to James Coburn? By the 1990s he was once again appearing regularly in both film and TV productions. His cat-like grace and steely intensity made him one of the top box office stars of the 60s and 70s, and Coburn still retains a strong following of fans as the 1990s come to a close. | , "He was a guy who looked like he was casual, but he studied and Coburn grew up in Compton and majored in acting at Los Angeles City College. And that was that. gritty, masculine roles in films like Stars: Truth is obvious, it's always obvious, isn't it? But I think there's enough interest in some of the young filmmakers and actors in doing quality work. I said "You want to be a movie star, right? Actor. working behind the scenes on TV commercials and . I didn't come out of it completely until the last couple years. I was turning to stone, really, is what happened. 247,300 Take a visual walk through their career and see 3 images of the characters they've voiced and listen to 1 clip that showcases their performance. James Coburn and the Bil Baird puppets in Remington commercial TheHoldingCoat1 78 subscribers Subscribe 25 Share Save 3.2K views 6 years ago Aired during a 1956 episode of "What's My Line.". He was considered to star in The Straight Story (1999), which went to Richard Farnsworth. There was a website called Japander that had many of them. Started eating right, but I was still contaminated, so R.G. ma-cortes Apr 28, 2021 Details In 1973, he portrayed the outlawturnedsheriff Pat Garrett several other films directed by Sturges, including the World War II epic And we did. Strother Martin, Votes: But he struggled to find film work in the 1980's, and earned much of his money doing television commercials, especially in . He was considered for the role of Captain Christopher Pike in the pilot episode Star Trek: The Original Series: The Cage (1986), which went to Jeffrey Hunter. He said "I've just finished a script called The President's Analyst." When he finished cutting Pat Garrett, it was taken away from him. Following some work in commercials and live TV, Coburn made his film debut in 1959 in Ride Lonesome, a Budd Boetticher-directed horse opera starring Randolph Scott. . Publicity Listings Coburn's first television appearance was in 1953 on Four Star Playhouse. Coburn's career began to wane during the 1970s, although he The adventures of a drifter turned illegal prize-fighter during the Depression Era in New Orleans. TRIBUTE TO JAMES COBURN. R.G. Biography Lanky, charismatic and versatile actor with an amazing grin that put He married CNN.com Nov. 18, From the Archives: James Coburn, 74; Actor Won an Oscar Late in His Career, James Coburn: Versatile, with a beguiling charm, More from the archives about James Coburn. You have to go the indie route. Meeting him was a thrill as he entered the living room of his manager, the late Hilly Elkins', home in Beverly Hills. Commercial: The Khaddaffi Look: Show: Unique Perspectives: Sketch: Those Crazy Taboosters: Musical Performance "Don't Let It Show" Guest Performance: Goodnights: . And it was a viscous fucking knife fight. Schlitz Light 'Cowboy' Commercial (James Coburn, 1977) 2,060 views Apr 11, 2017 15 Dislike Share Bionic Disco 15K subscribers "It took Schlitz to bring the taste to light." Schlitz Light beer. Animation, Adventure, Comedy. | He was very active politically, always trying to "get things done." He'd come over to meet with his friend Peter Stone, who'd written the picture. Major important films so he tried his hand at directing and writing. I was moved so much I could hardly talk up there. It drove me nuts! Yul Brynner, | When they were doing The Cincinnati Kid (1965), he ordered two dozen pairs of Levis on the studio! explosives expert rebel against the government and become heroes of the Mexican Revolution. Pete Docter, Great. Wagon Train, The Rifleman, | Charles Bronson, Votes: You can see there's a masterpiece in there somewhere. So we tell Aubrey that we have to re-shoot all these masters. Stella Adler, who I studied with, said "Actors act. (laughs) So Sam had his cut previewed, and at the same time, Aubrey had his guys cutting their film. It's nice! directed episodes of I think he got that from John Wayne (laughs). With his arthritis under control, Coburn made his comeback in the 1990s as "Judo good. Top 10 James Coburn Movies. 113 min It's a natural condition, I played an Irishman (in an Irish brogue) "Aye, what's goin' on over here?!" Winning his first Oscar in a career that spanned four decades, Coburn cradled the golden statuette in his arm backstage at the 71st Academy Awards and crowed, "Whoopee! (laughs). "Not so bright!" Director: On November 18, 2002, a 'Daily News' newspaper had an article on how he overcame arthritis. In 1971, he played directed by John Sturges, He is a member of famous Actor with the age 74 years old group. James Coburn Other Works Showing all 10 items (1998-99) TV commercials (voice): Chevrolet trucks (1977-79) TV commercials: Schlitz Light beer (1990s) TV commercials (voice): Honda Acura (1990s) TV commercials (voice): UPS (United Parcel Service) Intermission P.S.A. https://www.patreon.com/VHSVCRPlease support me on Patreon, and get other exclusive patreon only videos. If you need to flag this entry as abusive, L to R: Sam Peckinpah, James Coburn, Kris Kristofferson on the. made him a fullblown popculture icon and proved that he | with his friend, martialarts expert Bruce Lee. I have no idea if he was being genuine that final time I saw him, or if he was "acting," and at this point, I don't care. "See, my hand is twisted now because tendons have shortened." Simpson's role in The Cassandra Crossing (1976). Pernell Roberts, It was a terrific piece of action, and it was cut from the film the night it premiered at the Paramount theater, Sam saw the studio's cut and was just devastated. What do you think of the state of most Hollywood films today? $0.70M, R Tue 19 Nov 2002 21.13 EST. Director: Maria Monti, Votes: leaving Laurel, Nebraska. [11] Billy Crystal, Director: In the late 1980s, he returned to character roles. I'd like to do it all over again. It was all attack. Sissy Spacek, We were right back into it again, because it was written so well. Villains are really fun to play because they're usually meatier characters, because they've made decisions that haven't all been very good ones, (laughs) and are paying the price, with a little karma attached. He had roles on ", Louis Sahagun in the Los Angeles Times Nov. 19, 2002, If you enter anything in this field your comment will be treated as spam. That same year he had another supporting Get away from your ego, get away from lines, things like that. By decade's end, he was working in Los Angeles in "Wagon Train" and "Alfred Hitchcock Presents. At 70 years of age, Coburn's career received another shot in the arm, and he appeared in another 14 films, including Snow Dogs (2002) and The Man from Elysian Fields (2001), before his death from a heart attack in November of 2002. What was it like studying with Stella Adler? Lanky, charismatic and versatile actor with an amazing grin that put everyone at ease, James Coburn studied acting at UCLA, and then moved to New York to study under noted acting coach Stella Adler. He greatly admired Seiji Miyaguchi's performance as Kyuzo, and would eventually play Britt, Kyuzo's counterpart in The Magnificent Seven (1960). He formed his own production company in 1967, Panpiper, producing the critical and cult favorite The President's Analyst, a brilliant social and political satire that is now widely regarded as one of the seminal films of the 1960s. They said "Why not?" His wife is Paula Murad Coburn (m. 19932002), Beverly Kelly (m. 19591979). It wasn't. Richard Attenborough, We spoke about his role in Paul Schrader's newest film, "Affliction," which would earn him a Best Supporting Actor Academy Award. Please. He made his professional stage debut at the La Jolla Playhouse playing opposite Vincent Price in "Billy Budd. ", (laughs) Yeah, but he's got 70 years of talent in him, too! 2. You did a couple Twilight Zones also. James Coburn in a 1980's commercial for MasterCard. He can't get hired. (laughs) "One share of stock, Sam?! not?!" He was, nevertheless, afflicted, but he was also very honest. The studio took it away from him and re-cut it. Your character Pop Whitehouse is one of the most loathsome villains to grace a movie screen in recent memory. is 6 2 . Schrader knows what he wants and knows when he's got it. "There was so much pain that every time I stood up, I would break into a sweat," he recalled. | Regular work now came thick and fast for Coburn, including appearing in Major Dundee (1965), the first of several films he appeared in directed by Hollywood enfant terrible Sam Peckinpah.Coburn was then cast, and gave an especially fine performance as Lt. (laughs). He then returned to Southern California, where he made his stage debut at the La Jolla Playhouse in Billy Budd. Our Man Flint, Affliction is the searing, much-talked about film that deals with domestic violence as it's passed down through the generations of a family like a cancerous heirloom. Because of his severe rheumatoid arthritis, Coburn appeared in very few films during the 1980s, yet continued working until his death in 2002. and Well, if I could say where it was going, I'd invest in it! Now it's about build the set, blow it up! father, gave Coburn a chance to shine. But look how long it took that to get made. In 1974, he He says "You're not gonna re-shoot anything. Non-profit, educational or personal use tips the balance in favor of fair use. "A little darker, Jim." (laughs) We wrote a script together called The Silent Flute, with Sterling Silliphant. had only a few lines, Coburn exuded a cool menace as one of the seven men as one of the best examples of the genre. Action, Adventure, Drama. But now they don't even need actors. Cool N 1: Self-assurance 2: sophistication3: calm 4: Poise, composure 5: See Coburn, James. In the James Coburn Biography. Following some work in commercials and live TV, Coburn made his film debut in 1959 in Ride Lonesome, a Budd . Along with his The Magnificent Seven (1960) co-star, Steve McQueen, Coburn was a pallbearer at the funeral of his friend (and his martial arts instructor), Bruce Lee, on July 31, 1973 in Seattle, Washington. She would just strip you down, peel your ego right off your skin. Paul Schrader appearances in commercials. his flute. Took a blood test and found out I was allergic to 45 out 75 foods that I was tested for. Maximilian Schell, We recommend you to check the complete list of Famous People born on 31 August. early 1950s, Coburn served in the military. He was famous, and controversial, as being an outspoken martial artists. Seven gunfighters are hired by Mexican peasants to liberate their village from oppressive bandits. He supplemented his income with voice work and in Sam Peckinpah's 20,065 Charles Bronson, Sam had the only true cut that he made, and that's up in his archives in Sonoma. This was about 1978-79. 4.6K Followers. The next two years were a key period for Coburn, with his performances in the wonderful 007 spy spoof Our Man Flint (1966) and the eerie Dead Heat on a Merry-Go-Round (1966). (His first wife) Neile used to call him a "male nymphomaniac." He said "They want me to do this TV series at Warner Brothers called Kung-Fu. James Last name Harrison Coburn III Pseudonym James Coburn Born August 31, 1928 Died November 18, 2002 Gender male Nationality North American Profession actor Zodiac sign Virgo James Coburn Movies Masterminds Snow Dogs Monsters, Inc. Payback Affliction The Nutty Professor Eraser Maverick Sister Act 2: Back in. 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