Mexico, As the decade progressed, Coburn was appearing in smaller roles in less Karen Steele, Stars: As good as NYPD Blue is, it's about relationships, and nothing else. You don't have to play around the truth. It smashed on the floor. So they said "Why don't you show us your idea of martial arts." And the studio gave him this convertible. The adventures of a drifter turned illegal prize-fighter during the Depression Era in New Orleans. Subtle, reflective actor at his best in powerful, laconic roles. Still, there's films like Affliction, only they're all indie films, as opposed to studio pictures. The result, he said, was nothing short of miraculous. (laughs) Everything he did was related to his art. | Gained an Associate of Arts from Compton Junior College in 1950, before being drafted into the Army. Snow Dogs. (laughs) He hated to go out in public. | 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. The Player Crash Landing: The. He was so fast, he had to slow down for the camera, because it couldn't catch him! And this was all right at the peak of my career. He knew exactly who he was. Steve McQueen, James Best, See titles to watch instantly, titles you haven't rated, etc. http://www.cnn.com/2002/SHOWBIZ/Movies/11/18/obit.coburn.ap/index.html He had roles on But I'm also getting these offers in Hong Kong. Meeting him was a thrill as he entered the living room of his manager, the late Hilly Elkins', home in Beverly Hills. (laughs). So we used different lenses, different set-ups, and still, it's all out of focus. A Fistful of Dynamite. Discover today's celebrity birthdays and explore famous people who share your birthday. John Goodman, The American Gun. He doesn't give a shit." You probably don't know my name, but have likely seen my work. David Silverman, (1970-79), 70s Commercials: Tickle, Brioschi, AMC Gremlin, Bayer (1974-77), 70s Commercials: Skinny Dip (Sandy Duncan), Wisk, Vicks, Beautyrest (1970-73), 70s Commercials (Holidays): Christmas Fun With Kraft, Coca-Cola, Pillsbury, Oil Of Olay (1971-79), 70s Commercials: McDonalds Quarter Pounder Person, Listerine, Blanskys Beauties, Maxim Coffee (1977). | Gross: Sparks came flying down it was one of those great, dynamic moments! Coburn's venomous performance has critics and the public alike buzzing "Oscar." Armstrong was really amazing in that film. Is it difficult to go to such a dark place as an actor? But as actors, we don't have to be who we're playing. 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. $8.72M, Approved Biography 11,188 Wagon Train, The Rifleman, James Garner, I didn't believe him, but I learned that a couple months before he'd come home and passed out in between really these really intense workouts that he was doing. Animation, Adventure, Comedy. | Special Thoughts for FILMS FOR TWO by Alan Waldman I loved the work of super talented, versatile, cooler than anybody actor James Coburn, who died of a heart attack on November 18, 2002 at age 74, while listening to Ray Coniff music at home with his wife Paula. CNN.com , "I never did tell you how much I enjoyed your article." as a public information officer. In 1960, Coburn became a star with his role in the classic Western (November 19, 2002); E! He married 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. Ted Flicker never did another movie. everyone at ease, James Coburn studied acting at UCLA, and then moved 93 min Born August 31, 1928, in Laurel, NE; died from a heart attack, November fullest potential. regularly, many of the roles were small and did not use Coburn to his Dundee. James Coburn, Votes: He also attended USC. Billy Crystal, From there, I went onto live TV. If nominated, it would be a first for Coburn, who, at 70, seems less like an old veteran gunning for a last lap around the track, than a seasoned pro whose powers are every bit at their peak when he enters the ring. performance as Whit, a dimwitted outlaw seeking a pardon by Im pleased to present a pair of these spots for you today from October and November of 1977. | Coburn, who had indulged a lifelong interest in eastern religions, yoga, and meditation, turned to alternative therapies to relieve . But he added a distinctive voice to a variety of television commercials and had a lucrative career, particularly in Japan, during that period. November 20, 2002, p. A21; Coburn died on November 18, 2002, of a heart attack Jan 2007 - Jul 20092 years 7 months. I said "That's an intriguing title. Commander Paul Cummings in Arthur Hiller's The Americanization of Emily, where he demonstrated a flair for writer Paddy Chayefsky's subtle, ironic comedy that would define his performances for the rest of his career. | Truth is obvious, it's always obvious, isn't it? I think he really despised anybody who displayed artistry. I'm pleased to present a pair of these spots for you today from October and November of 1977. James Coburn (James Harrison Coburn III) was born on 31 August, 1928 in Laurel, NE, is an American actor. But this other stuff, no good." Stanley Donen Steve said "I dunno. Intermission P.S.A. What do you think of the state of most Hollywood films today? 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. I went up to greet him and was given a cold shoulder. 172 min ", In 1965, he played the supporting role of a one-armed scout for Charlton Heston in "Major Dundee.". What was Rod Serling like? Maximilian Schell, They don't have to be their roles." I said "You want to be a movie star, right? a character actor. Anyway, then I get a call one morning from Sterling Silliphant saying "Bruce is dead." That same year he had another supporting (laughs) There were a couple others, but Warren went on to the most prominence. His father, an auto mechanic, moved the family to Compton, California in the early 30's at the height of the depression, in hopes of finding a better life for his family. He said "No." His box-office appeal diminished in the late 1970s. He did not study at UCLA. Paula Murad in 1993. Serling was very tight-lipped. In 1959, Coburn made his film debut in The audience isn't gonna know the fuckin' difference!" It was great fun. 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 dropped out following Lee's death. Aikido, best. Seeing the silver-maned, elegant Coburn stroll through the garden of the Beverly Hills home where this interview took place, one would never guess this was a man who was near death once upon a time. For a full list of CMG Clients, please visit our websitehere. Tell us about the genesis of The President's Analyst. I was always running into him when he was going back to D.C. to "do something." had only a few lines, Coburn exuded a cool menace as one of the seven men The studio took it away from him and re-cut it. The stars would sneak over to Japan in the days before the internet, and make some quick cash by appearing in a usually embarrassing and infantile ad for some useless product. He was a sweet guy. General Electric Theatre. could do funny as well as menace.". | I thought R.G. with his friend, martialarts expert Bruce Lee. "Sam we can't do it." Charles Bronson, Votes: Seven gunfighters are hired by Mexican peasants to liberate their village from oppressive bandits. They said "Why not?" Just finished a script about the Civil War. directed episodes of 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. As the exclusive licensing agent for James Coburn, CMG Worldwide is dedicated to maintaining and developing a positive brand image for our client. He truly was an artist. He came back from Hong Kong one time, and he was always very outspoken about martial arts. Although men are featured in the commercials Robert G. Minicus, senior vice president and creative director of C. & W., points out that both Mr. Coburn and Schlitz Light beer appeal to women. Stars: From those inauspicious beginnings, he went on to study acting at Los Which other stars on the Hollywood Walk of Fame have connections to James Coburn? George Peppard and Elizabeth Ashley were having a Christmas party a few years later. Rod Steiger, However, he became associated with martial arts legend Bruce Lee and the two trained together, traveled extensively and even visited India scouting locations for a proposed film project, but Lee's untimely death (Coburn, along with Steve McQueen, was a pallbearer at Lee's funeral) put an end to that. Comedy, Mystery, Romance. | 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. Randolph Scott, Ted was there. Directors: Armstrong, and Coburn. $289.92M, Approved "You take this stuff and it starts right away," said Coburn. 73 min Chevy Suburban Commercial (2002) w/James Coburn Vhs Vcr 4.79K subscribers Subscribe 3.4K views 5 years ago Please support this channel by hitting the applause button under the video. Director: his son, James; step-daughter, Lisa; and two grandchildren. Drama, Mystery, Thriller. The immune system takes calcium out of the bones, and puts it into the muscles. : American Lung Association's Christmas Seals. James Coburn was born August 31, 1928 in Laurel, Nebraska. De Niro studied with Stella. As the epitome of the suave super | 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.". James Coburn's net worth Hermann, http://www.cnn.com/2002/SHOWBIZ/Movies/11/18/obit.coburn.ap/index.html, http://www.eonline.com/News/Items/0,1,10862,00.html?eol.tkr. 920,090 So I was just turning to stone on the inside instead. There goes the bell. (laughs)(imitating Stella) "What are you doing to yourself?! His first acting role came early, when he was $12.10M, Passed He is a member of famous Actor with the age 74 years old group. Drama, War. So he wore this car out in about a week and a half, and they sent a guy out who said "What the hell happened to this car?!" In 1971, he played several other films directed by Sturges, including the World War II epic When he finished cutting Pat Garrett, it was taken away from him. This was about 1978-79. We chatted for a few more minutes, then went our separate ways. A deeply troubled small-town cop investigates a suspicious hunting death while other events jeopardize his sanity. He went back and within six weeks he was dead of an edema of the brain. Actor Born Aug. 31, 1928 in Laurel, NE Died Nov. 18, 2002 of heart attack in Beverly Hills, Calif. J ames Coburn was a big, versatile leading man with a toothy grin who appeared in such films as. computeranimated film "You can't describe the feeling," he said. The style of Shakespeare, modern styles. I got to sit and spend time with one of the screen's greats who'd worked with the screen's greats. Do you have a deal on it?" He played a cattle rancher in "Young Guns II," a mysterious and deadly agent in "The Candy Bars," a scrooge who wanted to shut down St. Francis Academy in "Sister Act II: Back in the Habit" and a philanthropist in the 1996 remake of "The Nutty Professor. (laughs). What should I do?" "I know, but it's pissing me off!" And Paul certainly helped in that. Several months later, I encountered him again at The Independent Spirit Awards, in Santa Monica. All their movies were about something. New York Times, Katy Jurado, Votes: Publicity Listings Yeah, but he wasn't that drunk. There was no ambiguity about the characters, and it's really fun and enriching when that happens. [11] She would just strip you down, peel your ego right off your skin. Took a blood test and found out I was allergic to 45 out 75 foods that I was tested for. Brigid Tierney, Votes: (laughs) So Sam had his cut previewed, and at the same time, Aubrey had his guys cutting their film. "Judo good. It's fantastic because I couldn't move. Richard Jaeckel, James Coburn (1928-2002) Actor Producer Director IMDbPro Starmeter Top 5,000 566 Play trailer 1:30 American Gun (2002) 54 Videos 99+ Photos 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. Coburn followed up in 1967 with a Flint sequel, In Like Flint (1967), and the much underrated political satire The President's Analyst (1967). I had rheumatoid arthritis really badly and every day for ten months he'd come over and give me a deep tissue massage. Simpson's role in The Cassandra Crossing (1976). | (laughs) You get it out. She was very demanding, very hard on women especially. Hey, youre right about Tobey. Tell us about Bruce. So we'd go to these tournaments and he'd spout off he was back in Hong Kong, and was invited to this tournament that was televised, as an observer. Now it's about build the set, blow it up! I asked him one time, when we were doing Major Dundee. James Coburn was born August 31, 1928 in Laurel, Nebraska. "Well, why can't we make it un-happen?" Coburn eventually conquered his arthritis through a combination of sulphur Director: Plus he spoke with a very heavy Chinese accent. You'll be huge star." . Yul Brynner, Studio One Crime, Drama, Sport. (laughs) So he went to southeast Asia, David Carradine did Kung-Fu in slow motion, Bruce became a huge movie star and made more money than Steve McQueen. His philosophy was more improvisational. Learn How rich is He in this year and how He spends money? Director: 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. James Coburn Biography. important films so he tried his hand at directing and writing. I just bought one share of stock in MGM, and if they mess with me, goddammit, I'll sue their asses!" She'd show you how to do it. We recommend you to check the complete list of Famous People born on 31 August. In the Sailor commercial, it looks like one of the men is Kenneth Tobey, fine character actor who starred in the original The Thing in 1951. Jill Ireland, television series And we'd be driving along the road, and all of the sudden he'd shoot off the road and go tearing through the woods, as fast as he could until he ran into something! Although his right hand was crippled, Drama, War, Western. Mary Gibbs, On November 18, 2002, a 'Daily News' newspaper had an article on how he overcame arthritis. R.G. $13.47M, G After conventional treatments failed, Coburn turned to a holistic therapist, and through a restructured diet program, made a definite improvement. The film I remember James Coburn and . But he struggled to find film work in the 1980's, and earned much of his money doing television commercials, especially in . You are also agreeing to our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. Just a few other noteworthy ones include Don Seigel's Hell Is For Heroes (1962), Charade (1963), Paddy Chayefsky's The Americanization of Emily (1964), Sergio Leone's Duck You Sucker! It's nice! His wife is Paula Murad Coburn (m. 19932002), Beverly Kelly (m. 19591979). 113 min Managed staff of over 30 outreach coordinators . In the late 1980s, he returned to character roles. He is from NE. As actors that's what we try to do, enrich our own beings by absorbing impressions, then generating it out through our craft and giving it to the audience. | Gross: Allied prisoners of war plan for several hundred of their number to escape from a German camp during World War II. Cary Grant, throughout it all he made it look easy. 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