Sam Elliott: Hear This Star’s Incredible Life Story

Published on 06/20/2018
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His Parents

When asked who his greatest influences are, here’s what the actor replied, “That’s very difficult to answer. But to be honest with you I think my parents made the biggest difference in my life…He [his father] was a man’s man, and that rubbed off on me. My mom has always been completely supportive of my work.”

His Parents

His Parents

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Loves Being A Cowboy

While being interviewed by DP/30, he revealed that he liked being cast in cowboy roles. According to him, “I just think that genre has always spoken to me. My family heritage comes from Texas for generations. I think there’s a real truth to westerns and a real simplicity to them that appeals to people. It’s pretty black and white.”

Loves Being A Cowboy

Loves Being A Cowboy

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