John Saxon's death: Know all about the illustrious life of the 'Enter The Dragon' actor

Hollywood veteran actor John Saxon, who passed away on July 25, 2020, was not only an actor but also a martial artist. actor, whose birth name was Carmine Orrico was born on August 5, 1936. He h a stellar career during his span of 60 years in cinema. Saxon was 83 years old when he passed away. Here are some of most prominent milestones from life of John Saxon.

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John Saxon’s career

John Saxon has more than 200 projects to his name and has predominantly worked in westerns and horror films. He began his career with Universal Pictures and his prominent role as a youngster was in 1955 film Running Wild. He was given a significant role very next year in Unguarded Moment. He was a teen idol and became a sensation after he starred in teen movie Rock, Pretty Baby in 1956.

He has acted across various genres right from science fiction to horror and has also acted in a few westerns and comedies. He also worked in television series from 1969 to 1972. His first major Hollywood role came in 1973 where he played martial artist Roper in Bruce Lee’s Enter Dragon. He played role of lieutenant Muller in Black Christmas from 1974 to 76. In 1980s, he turned back to television with movie Rooster.

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He gained massive popularity after he starred in Wes Carven’s A Nightmare On Elm Street in 1984. horror movie me his role so well-known that he reprised his role in third installation of film titled A Nightmare on Elm Street 3: Dream Warriors in 1987. He reunited with director for anor film in 1994 titled New Nightmare where he h a dual role. He also starred in Maximum Force in 1992 as Captain Fuller. John Saxon’s last acting role was in film titled Extra in 2015.

John Saxon’s relationships

John Saxon tied knot with writer Mary Ann Murphy. She changed her name to Mary Ann Saxon after getting married to actor. couple were married for over 10 years and have a son, named Antonio Saxon, toger. y called it quits in 1979. He tied knot with Elizabeth Saxon in 1987, however, y parted ways a few years later in 1992. He went on to marry actress Gloria Martel in year 2008. couple has been married since.

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John Saxon’s death

John Saxon passed away on Saturday, July 25, 2020. It has been reported that actor died due to pneumonia at his house in Tennessee. Saxon passed away just 11 days before his 84th birthday on August 5. He is survived by his son Antonio and daughter Dolores.

According to news agency PTI, actor died on Saturday due to pneumonia in his Murfreesboro home in Tennessee, his wife, actor Gloria Martel confirmed in a statement to Hollywood Reporter.

(With PTI Inputs)

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