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John Saxon was born on August 5, 1936 in Brooklyn, New York, United States. John Saxon was a character actor, film actor and television actor. Death is recorded on July 25, 2020, at the age of 83. Schooling on record includes New Utrecht High School.
My Take
John Saxon is the kind of actor I treasure precisely because he rarely sought the spotlight. Across sixty years and more than two hundred credits, he was the dependable spine of countless films, the cop, the detective, the steady presence who let leads shine. That he was also a serious martial artist, sharing the screen with Bruce Lee in Enter the Dragon, gives his tough-guy roles an authenticity you cannot fake. I have a deep respect for craftsmen like him, the ones who never coasted on glamour but simply showed up and delivered. His passing in 2020 closed a long, honest career that genre fans will never forget.
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1. Profile
- Name (English)
- John Saxon
- Name (Japanese)
- ジョン・サクソン
- Reading
- じょん・さくそん
- Born
- August 5, 1936 – July 25, 2020
- Origin
- Brooklyn, New York, United States
- Occupation
- character actor / film actor / television actor / director / judoka
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Leo / Rat
2. Background
- High school
- New Utrecht High School
3. Links
- Wikipedia (English)https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John%20Saxon
- Wikipedia (Japanese)https://ja.wikipedia.org/wiki/%E3%82%B8%E3%83%A7%E3%83%B3%E3%83%BB%E3%82%B5%E3%82%AF%E3%82%BD%E3%83%B3
- Wikidatahttps://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q470591
4. About this entry
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- Last updated
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.
Frequently asked questions
When was John Saxon born?
John Saxon was born on August 5, 1936.
When did John Saxon die?
John Saxon died on July 25, 2020, aged 83.
Where was John Saxon from?
John Saxon was from Brooklyn, New York, United States.
What did John Saxon do?
John Saxon worked as character actor, film actor, television actor, director, judoka.
Which high school did John Saxon attend?
John Saxon attended New Utrecht High School.
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