Sam Elliott
Known for
With his lean physique, his bushy horseshoe mustache and his deep voice of marked Western accent, Sam Elliott embodies like few others the iconic image of the cowboy and rancher in American cinema. Born in Sacramento, he has built a long and recognizable career playing weathered, upright and taciturn figures. His unmistakable presence and voice have made him a much-sought-after luxury supporting player, as well as a narrator and habitual face of the western and American drama. His register bets on sobriety and an authenticity earned over decades of embodying the archetype of the man of the West.
Sam Elliott
46 Movies
26 Series
With his lean physique, his bushy horseshoe mustache and his deep voice of marked Western accent, Sam Elliott embodies like few others the iconic image of the cowboy and rancher in American cinema. Born in Sacramento, he has built a long and recognizable career playing weathered, upright and taciturn figures. His unmistakable presence and voice have made him a much-sought-after luxury supporting player, as well as a narrator and habitual face of the western and American drama. His register bets on sobriety and an authenticity earned over decades of embodying the archetype of the man of the West.
Movies
Plays Carter Slade / Phantom Rider
Ghost Rider
2007
Plays The Stranger
The Big Lebowski
1998
Plays Butch (voice)
The Good Dinosaur
2015
Plays Ross
Hulk
2003
Plays Virgil Earp
Tombstone
1993
Plays Bobby Maine
A Star Is Born
2018
Plays Lee Scoresby
The Golden Compass
2007
Plays Ben (voice)
Barnyard
2006
Plays Sgt. Maj. Basil Plumley
We Were Soldiers
2002
Plays Maynard Finch
Up in the Air
2009
Plays Fleetwood Yak (voice)
Rock Dog
2016
Plays Wade Garrett
Road House
1989
Plays Coach Moore
Draft Day
2014
Plays Lorne Lutch
Thank You for Smoking
2005
Plays Trusty (voice)
Lady and the Tramp
2019
Plays Gar
Mask
1985
Plays Chupadogra (voice)
Marmaduke
2010
Plays The Mormon
The Alibi
2006
Plays Mac McLeod
The Company You Keep
2012
Plays Brig. Gen. John Buford
Gettysburg
1993
Plays Clay Wheeler
Did You Hear About the Morgans?
2009
Plays Dodd
Rush
1991
Plays Bill
I'll See You in My Dreams
2015
Plays Kermit Newman
The Contender
2000
Plays Calvin Barr
The Man Who Killed Hitler and Then the Bigfoot
2019
Plays Lee Hayden
The Hero
2017
Plays Karl
Grandma
2015
Plays Mike Marshak
Fatal Beauty
1987
Plays Pete Danner
The Legacy
1978
Plays John Riggs
Prancer
1989
Plays Simon Kestral
The Big Bang
2011
Plays Richie Marks
Shakedown
1988
Plays Marshall Bill Speakes
The Desperate Trail
1994
Plays Pickett Smith
Frogs
1972
Plays John Pierce
The Final Cut
1995
Plays Jim Ed Love
The Hi-Lo Country
1998
Plays Rick Carlson
Lifeguard
1976
Plays Pop Pop
Digging for Fire
2015
Plays Charles Turner, Jr.
Sibling Rivalry
1990
Plays Charley
Off the Map
2003
Plays Charlie Falon
Dog Watch
1997
Plays Detective Lukas Black
Pretty When You Cry
2001
Plays Richie Robinson
The Games
1970
Plays Johnny Lawler
Molly and Lawless John
1972
TV Shows
Plays Beau
The Ranch
2016
Plays Wild Wild West (voice)
Family Guy
1999
Plays Doug Robert
Mission: Impossible
1966
Plays Shea Brennan
1883
2021
Plays Thomas 'T.L.' Norris
Landman
2024
Plays Sam Damon
Once an Eagle
1976
Plays Perry MacGruber
MacGruber
2021
Plays Avery Markham
Justified
2010
Plays Phil
Grace and Frankie
2015
Plays Detective Charlie Bronski
The Blue Knight
1973
Plays Ron Dunn
Parks and Recreation
2009
Plays Tom Keating
Aspen
1977
Plays Dr. John Hill
Murder in Texas
1981
Plays Tell Sacket
The Sacketts
1979
Plays Capt. Bucky O'Neil
Rough Riders
1997
Plays D. Jordan Williams
A Death in California
1985
Plays Hugh Cardiff
Wild Times
1980
Plays SAC Kendall Lisbon
The F.B.I.
1965
Plays Jack Houston
Hawaii Five-O
1968
Plays Ken Johnson
The Streets of San Francisco
1972
Plays Luther Wilkes
Hawkins
1973
Plays Martin Reed
Land of the Giants
1968
Plays Cory Soames
Gunsmoke
1955
Plays Michael Gregory
Police Woman
1974
Plays Big John Tanner (voice)
American Dad!
2005
Plays Sam Elliott / Commissioner Gordon (voice)
Robot Chicken
2005
Latest Trailers
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Lady and the Tramp
Full Filmography
Landman
Thomas 'T.L.' Norris · 10 episodes
2024–
TV
1883
Shea Brennan · 10 episodes
2021–2022
TV
MacGruber
Perry MacGruber · 4 episodes
2021
TV
Lady and the Tramp
Trusty (voice)
2019
Film
The Man Who Killed Hitler and Then the Bigfoot
Calvin Barr
2019
Film
A Star Is Born
Bobby Maine
2018
Film
The Hero
Lee Hayden
2017
Film
Rock Dog
Fleetwood Yak (voice)
2016
Film
The Ranch
Beau · 80 episodes
2016–
TV
Photos
Frequently Asked Questions
How old is Sam Elliott and where are they from?
Sam Elliott is 81 years old, born on August 9, 1944 in Sacramento, California, USA.
What are the most famous roles of Sam Elliott?
Sam Elliott is best known for roles in The Big Lebowski, A Star Is Born, Ghost Rider.
How many movies has Sam Elliott been in?
Over a 59-year career (since 1967), Sam Elliott has appeared in 46 movies and 26 TV shows.
What was Sam Elliott's first movie?
The career of Sam Elliott began with The Way West (1967).
What is Sam Elliott's most recent movie or series?
Sam Elliott's most recent release is The Coen Brothers - An American Story, which premiered on December 8, 2025.
What TV shows has Sam Elliott appeared in?
On television, Sam Elliott has appeared in Family Guy, American Dad!, Parks and Recreation, 1883.
Sam Elliott
1944-08-09 · Sacramento, California, USA
Samuel Pack Elliott (born August 9, 1944) is an American actor. His rangy physique, thick horseshoe mustache, and deep, resonant voice (with a Western twang/drawl) match the iconic image of a cowboy or rancher, and he has often been cast in such roles.