John Saxon
John Saxon (born Carmine Orrico; August 5, 1935 – July 25, 2020) was an American actor and martial artist who worked on more than 200 projects during a span of 60 years. Saxon is known for his work in Westerns and horror movies, often playing police officers and detectives. Born and raised in Brooklyn, New York, Saxon studied acting with Stella Adler before beginning his career as a contract actor for Universal Pictures, playing in such movies as Rock, Pretty Baby (1956) and Portrait in Black (1961). During the 1970s and 1980s, he established…
Known field
Acting
Total Movie Credited
148
Total TV Shows Credited
60
Gender
Male
Place of birth
Brooklyn, New York City, New York, USA
Birthdate
August 5, 1935
Death Date
July 25o 2020
Also known as
Carmine Orrico