John Saxon Height, Weight, Age, Wife, Children, Biography & More
John Saxon (born August 5, 1936-died July 25, 2020) was an American Martial Artist and Actor from Brooklyn (New York, USA). In his acting career of 60 years, he appeared in more than 200 projects.
He had well known for his presence in horror and western films. Additionally, he played the roles of a police officer and detective. He appeared in the Universal Pictures movies after entering into a formal contract and did movies like Portrait in Black and Rock, Pretty Baby.
However, John Saxon died[1]Hollywood Reporter due to pneumonia (death cause) on July 25, 2020, in Murfreesboro (Tennessee, USA). He passed away before his 84th birthday.
His fans and fellow actors mourned on his demise. The social media flooded with messages on losing the great actor. Saxon’s spouse Gloria shattered after losing her husband.
| Wiki/Bio | |
|---|---|
| Full Name | 1. Carmine Orrico. 2. John Saxon (Stage name). |
| Nickname | John. |
| Profession | Martial Artist and Actor. |
| In the News For | Died due pneumonia on July 25, 2020. |
| Age (As of 2019) | 83 years old. |
| Date of Birth (DOB), Birthday | August 5, 1936. |
| Zodiac Sign | Leo. |
| Birthplace/Hometown | Brooklyn, New York. |
| Nationality | American. |
| Date of Death | July 25, 2020. |
| Sexuality (Gay or Lesbian) | Straight. |
| Place | Murfreesboro (Tennessee, USA). |
| Cause | Pneumonia. |
| Gender | Male. |
| Religion | Christian. |
| Ethnicity | Italian American. |
| House In | Brooklyn, USA. |
| Wealth | |
| Earning Sources | Through his acting in the television shows and movies. |
| Net worth (approx.) | $1.5 Million US Dollars. |
| Television Shows | 1. Medic (1955). 2. Burke's Law (1963-64). 3. Bob Hope Presents the Chrysler Theatre (1964-66). 4. The Virginian (1967-71). 5. Fantasy Island (1978-84). 6. Falcon Crest (1982-88). 7. In the Heat of the Night (1991). 8. Melrose Place (1994-95). 9. CSI: Crime Scene Investigation (2005). 10. Masters of Horror (2006). |
| Movies | 1. It Should Happen to You (1954). 2. Rock, Pretty Baby (1956). 3. The Cavern (1964). 4. Death of a Gunfighter (1969). 5. Strange Shadows in an Empty Room (1976). 6. A Nightmare on Elm Street 3: Dream Warriors (1987). 7. The Baby Doll Murders (1993). 8. The Road Home (2003). 9. War Wolves (2009). 10. The Extras (2015). |
| Physical Statistics | |
| Height | Feet & Inches: 5' 10". Centimeters: 179 cm. Meters: 1.79 m. |
| Weight | Kilograms: 75 Kg. Pounds: 165 lbs. |
| Last Modified | July 27, 2020 (©️ Copyright - www.dreshare.com). |
| Body Measurements (Chest-waist-hips) | 40-36-38. |
| Shoe Size (US) | 8.5 |
| Eye Color | Black. |
| Hair Color | Greyish White. |
| Family | |
| Parents | Father: Antonio Orrico (Dockworker). Mother: Anna Orrico. |
| Siblings | Not Known. |
| Personal Information | |
| Marital Status | Married Since 2008. |
| Dating History? | In relationship with Mary Ann Saxon & Elizabeth Saxon. |
| Girlfriend | 1. Mary Ann Saxon (Screenwriter). 2. Elizabeth Saxon. 3. Gloria Martel (Actress). |
| Wife/Spouse | 1. Mary Ann Saxon (m. 1967; div. 1979). 2. Elizabeth Saxon (m. 1987; div. 1992). 3. Gloria Martel (m. 2008). |
| Children Name | Antonio Saxon. |
| Food Habits | Vegan/Non-Vegan Dishes. |
| Smoke/Drinks? | Not Known. |
| Pet(s)? | No |
| Skills | Shotokan Karate and Judo. |
| Education | |
| Highest Qualification | High School Graduate. |
| School | New Utrecht High School. |
| University/High School | Not Known. |
Early Life, Parents & Siblings
The Hollywood Actor was born on August 5, 1936, in Brooklyn, New York. John Saxon’s age was around 83 years old. His birth name was Carmine Orrico and zodiac sign Leo. Additionally, his mom Anna Orrico and dad Antonio Orrico worked as a dockworker.
He graduated in 1953 from the New Utrecht High School. He gained knowledge of the acting skills from the famous coach named Stella Adler.
On the other hand, he belonged to the Italian American ethnicity group and followed the Christianity religion. However, the details of his brothers and sisters are unavailable on the internet.
Personal Life
John Saxon’s marriage life looked complicated. He married three times in his life. Furthermore, the name of his first wife is Mary Ann Saxon (Screenwriter) marriage in 1967 and divorce in 1979. Both of them shared a son named Antonio Saxon.
John Saxon & his wife Gloria Martel.
Then, they divorced and ended their relationship. Saxon tied the knot with his wife Elizabeth Saxon in 1987 and separated in the year 1992. Before his demise, he stayed with his third spouse named Gloria Martel (Actress).
The two of them married in 2008. He did not have any children from his other two wives. Along with Gloria, he lived in Murfreesboro, Tennessee. The couple did not make frequent appearances in the social events.
Physical Appearance
John Saxon’s body statistics
Mary Ann Saxon’s former husband was possessive about his fitness in his life. He performed daily exercises. Apart from that, John Saxon’s height stood out at 5 feet 10 inches i.e. (1.79 m). He took formal training in judo and karate.
The 83-year-old actor’s weight measured around 75 Kilograms (165 in Pounds). However, his health condition badly affected when he suffered from pneumonia. He visited the hospital for the treatment and due to his medicines side effect had an impact on his body too.
Some Lesser Known Facts about John Saxon
- He started his acting career in the mid-1950s and played teenage roles.
- An agent named Henry Wilson saw his picture when he was only 17 years old. Then, Mr. Wilson asked him to start his career in the films. He gave him a new name John.
- Saxon was proficient in Shotokan Karate and Judo.
- He stayed in agreement with Universal Studios for a long period. The production used his talent after 18 months. He signed for a movie titled Running Wild (1955) as a juvenile delinquent.
- Then, he earned a better role in “The Unguarded Movie” (1956) movie. He featured opposite actress Esther Williams. Additionally, the studio team paid him $200 US Dollars per week.
- John Saxon established himself as a teen idol from a film Rock, Pretty Baby (1956). A low budget movie achieved unexpected success and audience love. Moreover, it positively transformed the destiny of Saxon.
- He appeared in several other popular Hollywood movies such as This Happy Feeling, Summer Love, Cry Tough, Restless Years, The Doomsday Friday, Cross Shot, I Kissed the hand, Violent Naples, The Glove, The Electric Horseman, Night Class, and The Mercy Man.
- His last movie The Extras released in theaters in the year 2015.
- John Saxon created magic with his acting in the television shows Medic, General Electric Theater, Another World, It Takes a Thief, Norman Corwin Presents, The Six Million Dollar Man, California, Living in Fear, CSI: Crime Scene Investigation, Master of Horror and War Wolves.
- He invited as a special guest Creation Entertainment – Weekend of Horrors 2010 in Los Angeles on May 21, 2010.
- In 1973, he did an action with Bruce Lee titled Enter the Dragon.
- He famed as a supporting artist in Death of Gunfighter, Joe Kidd, and Raid the Entebbe.
- On the television, he spent around three years playing the role of Dr. Theodore Stuart in The Bold Ones: The New Doctors (1969-1972).
- However, he left the entertainment industry due to his complicated health issues that happened frequently.
- Wealth: At the time of his death in 2020, John’s net worth calculated around $1.5 Million US Dollars. He made decent money while working in the supporting cast of movies and television shows. Moreover, he brought residential properties in Tennessee and Brooklyn.
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