James Coburn
James Harrison Coburn III (August 31, 1928 – November 18, 2002) was an American film and television actor who was featured in more than 70 films, largely action roles, and made 100 television appearances during a 45-year career.
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| Full name at birth | James Harrison Coburn III
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| Claim to fame | his much acclaimed role as Britt, the expert with a gun and a knife, in the 1960 hit western The Magnificent Seven
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| Date of birth | 31 August 1928
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| Place of birth | Laurel, Nebraska, USA
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| Date of death | 18 November 2002
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| Age | 74 (age at death)
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| Place of death | Beverly Hills, Los Angeles, California, USA
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| Cause of death | Heart Attack
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| Resting place | Westwood Village Memorial Park Cemetery, Westwood, Los Angeles, California, USA
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| Occupation | Actor
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| Height | 6' 2" (188 cm)
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| Weight | 187 lbs (85 kg)
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| Distinctive feature | Often played mean, unscrupulous characters
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| Net worth | $10,000,000 USD
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| High school | Compton Junior College
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| University | Los Angeles City College
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- For a time he did ads for "Schlitz" beer. Later after the contract was finished he admitted on a talk show that he never liked the taste of the beer.
- Daughter Lisa is currently webmaster for genesimmons.com, the official website of Gene Simmons from the rock group KISS.
- Appears on the cover of Paul McCartney's 1973 album "Band on the Run".
- At the time of his death, he was at home listening to music and playing his flute.
- Appeared with Steve McQueen and Charles Bronson in two films, both of which were directed by John Sturges: The Magnificent Seven (1960) and The Great Escape (1963).
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