Unacceptable And Unaccepted
Elliott’s father didn’t believe that acting was a great career choice. Sadly, the older man would succumb to a heart attack when Sam was just 18 years old. Apparently, this was a huge factor in his acting career. According to Elliott, “He died thinking, ‘Man, this kid is going to go down the wrong path’, and I think on some levels that was either hard on me or made me more focused in my resolve to have a career.”
Other Work
Aside from construction, Elliott also took on another job. He enlisted in the military under the California National Guard. During his time there, he was able to find himself and improve his determination. He would learn valuable skills that would help him be a great actor.