John Saxon Dead: Fans Fondly Look Back on 'Enter the Dragon' Actor's Varied Roles
John Saxon's fans are remembering the actor, who died on Saturday at age 83. Saxon had an [...]
#RIP John Saxon (1935–2020). Born in Brooklyn, he traveled the world over as an international movie star and genre-film stalwart. We love him so much. 🖤 pic.twitter.com/eSaKoPCEdN
— Daily Grindhouse (@DailyGrindhouse) July 26, 2020
Saxon also regularly appeared in horror movies, including Evil Eye, Tenebrae, A Nightmare on Elm Street, and Black Christmas. He also appeared in A Nightmare on Elm Street 3: Dream Warriors in 1987 and Wes Craven's New Nightmare in 1994. In 1996, he starred in Robert Rodriguez's From Dusk Till Dawn. He also directed the 1987 horror movie Zombie Death House. In recent years, Saxon appeared in independent films and occasionally took guest roles on television. His TV credits include CSI, Melrose Place, Matlock, Falcon Crest, Dynasty, and Fantasy Island.
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RIP John Saxon.
World class bad ass and friend/student of Bruce Lee.
I always said, if I had to do a secret mission and I could on;y bring a couple of guys, I'd want two of them to be Bruce Lee and John Saxon! pic.twitter.com/VDsIiQwPEn
— Don Winslow (@donwinslow) July 26, 2020
In a 2012 interview with The Los Angeles Times, Saxon said one of his favorite films was The Appaloosa, a Western starring Marlon Brando. The film earned Saxon a Best Supporting Actor Golden Globe nomination. "This was to me a terrific role and something I was ready for, but he was despondent," Saxon said of the film and Brando. "He said he had lent a whole bunch of money to his father, and what he was saying to me was that his father ruined his life by losing all of his money. He was kind of bored in the picture."
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prevnextThank you for all the horror memories and unforgettable roles, John Saxon. You'll be greatly missed. ❤ pic.twitter.com/WAJqY1kdp6
— Meagan Navarro (@HauntedMeg) July 26, 2020
prevnextLike many horror fans, I loved whenever John Saxon appeared in any NIGHTMARE film, but I was thrilled that Wes really gave him a chance to do something special in NEW NIGHTMARE. He was a kind man & he’ll be missed by so many. RIP John & thank you for everything. pic.twitter.com/FcUTFw6C5H
— Heather Wixson (@thehorrorchick) July 26, 2020
prevnextKung Fu movies, Italian gialli, Canadian slashers, multiple Nightmare on Elm Streets, more than one beach-centric horror movie and, uh...Hellmaster. John Saxon was a legitimately great actor but in the world of b-movies, he's about as legendary as they get. RIP pic.twitter.com/8dZyEXBRrJ
— Jay Bauman (@JayBauman1) July 26, 2020
prevThis one hurts. We are saddened to learn that John Saxon passed away today. The world lost a legend, the community is hurting today for sure. Our thoughts are with his family and friends, and all of the fans who are mourning today.
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— FredHeads The Documentary (@FredHeadsDoc) July 26, 2020
8.5.1935 - 7.25.2020 pic.twitter.com/nkUZzrkiLc