John Saxon, who skipped school one day as a teenager and stumbled into a long film and television career that included recurring roles on "Falcon Crest" and other series and a featured role. He was later cast opposite Debbie Reynolds in This Happy Feeling (1958), a Blake Edwards comedy that earned Mr. Saxon the Golden Globe Award for most promising newcomer. In addition to his wife and son, from his first marriage, survivors include a sister. He will be missed. My deepest condolences to the Saxon family. Many years later, I worked as a security Guard at Warner Brothers and he was filming a Wonder Woman episode. We invite you to share condolences for John Saxon in our Guest Book. Its a touching movie. The news was confirmed by his wife, Gloria. He absolutely made my day, and I hope I made his too! John Saxon, who skipped school one day as a teenager and stumbled into a long film and television career that included recurring roles on Falcon Crest and other series and a featured role opposite Bruce Lee in the martial-arts classic Enter the Dragon in 1973, died on Saturday in Brentwood, Tenn. John had a cameo as Straker in "Escape" of 1996 Kung Fu: The Legend Continues. John Saxon, the rugged actor who kicked around with Bruce Lee in Enter the Dragon and appeared in three Nightmare on Elm Street movies for director Wes Craven, died Saturday. He said he did see Mr Saxon at the show and sent me a photo of him with a personal message, which read "THANKS FOR BEING SUCH A BIG FAN, GINA-MARIA!" May you treasure fond memories and may the comfort God gives be with you. We invite you to share condolences for John Saxon in our Guest Book. Known at the time as Carmine Orrico, he was the only son of an Italian immigrant painter and dock worker, with dark hair, dramatic eyebrows and chiseled features that caught the eye of a male-modeling agent, who handed his business card to the teenager as he walked out of the Times Square movie palace. John Saxon, best known for his role in A Nightmare On Elm Street, passed away on Saturday at the age of 83 following a bout with pneumonia. Let me show you how to do it, Lee said, before handing Mr. Saxon a shield to hold for protection. He was great in all his roles he will be missed. Mr. Saxon was born Carmine Orrico on Aug. 5, 1936, in Brooklyn to Antonio and Anna (Protettore) Orrico. I have not forgotten you as an actor. "Mrs. Saxon was so sure he'd hold out until his birthday -- the 5th of August." Once called the poor mans Marlon Brando, Mr. Saxon appeared opposite the actual Brando in The Appaloosa (1966). Saxon is survived by his wife, Gloria, and son, Antonio. John never got the credit for his many outstanding talents. He was 77. For some people, the best send-off is one that they would have loved to attendthemselves: a big party. JOHN SAXON OBITUARY. John Saxon was an actor known for roles in films including "Enter the Dragon" alongside Bruce Lee and two of Wes Craven's "A Nightmare on Elm Street" movies. John was a gifted and great actor and will be missed. The Associated Press contributed to this story. He was an excellent actor who should have been recognized for awards by the industry. This handsome gentleman can now rest in peace as his journey continues on to heaven----Jane M., Austerlitz, NY. John never got the credit for his many outstanding talents. I have Asperger's syndrome and was moved to tears when I saw his release of 'God's Ears' because there was so much in that movie (next to 'Rainman' and 'Forrest Gump') I could strongly relate to and have been blessed in the sense I have a life partner and friend of 31 yrs who has been there for me and helping me reach my potential in ways I never thought were possible. Even my boyfriend 'Chief' was equally impressed. You were a big part of my childhood seeing you in movies and TV, always the cool tough guy. I loved his films he's going to be missed, A note of comfort to the Saxon family I really enjoyed his roles may the God of comfort and tender mercies be with you in this very difficult time, Hi how are you I was writing to you to give my condolences to you and your family etc.. rip. John Saxon was an actor known for roles in films including "Enter the Dragon" alongside Bruce Lee and two of Wes Craven's "A Nightmare on Elm Street" movies. The closest thing to meeting Mr ,Saxon in person was by way of a vendor I had befriended online who sells obscure films and TV shows, who told me he was going to another sci-fi convention in another city (he was aware of my crush on Saxon) and I said in a facetious manner if he happens to see Mr Saxon, please tell him there's a girl in GA who has a deep crush on him. The poor mans Marlon Brando was another phrase he was tagged with, but Mr. Saxon said he had never understood the comparison. Saxon is perhaps best remembered for his role as Lt. Don Thompson, father of Nancy Thompson, in Wes Craven's A . What kind of arrangement is appropriate, where should you send it, and when should you send an alternative? J'ai vu Opration Dragon (Enter the Dragon) l'ge de 13 ans en 1974 : Vous avez toujours t et vous serez toujours ROPER pour moi ! Expand the Memories and Condolences form. J'ai vu Opration Dragon (Enter the Dragon) en 1974 l'ge de 13 ans ! One of my all time favorite actors. In The New York Times, Bosley Crowther called his character in This Happy Feeling (1958), which starred Debbie Reynolds, a junior Marlon Brando.. I enjoyed many of your movies and your talent of the marshall arts.God Blessings, God is a God of all Comfort and he will Comfort the family'sMy heartfelt condolences to the family's. I loved his films he's going to be missed, A note of comfort to the Saxon family I really enjoyed his roles may the God of comfort and tender mercies be with you in this very difficult time, Hi how are you I was writing to you to give my condolences to you and your family etc.. rip. In loving memory of a wonderful person. He then returned to play a version of himself in New Nightmare (1994). You will be sorely missed. Also six million dollar man comes to mind. May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived. I went over to him and told him that at 14 I had a mad crush on him and loved his movie. Mrs. Saxon said she was hoping to work with Bruce Lee's family to create a memorial for fans of the duo at Lake View Cemetery where Bruce and Brandon Lee are buried in Seattle, Washington. He was nominated for the 1966 Best Supporting Actor Golden Globe opposite Marlon Brando inThe Appaloosa. Some basic help and starters when you have to write a tribute to someone you love. After graduating high school he studied with famous acting coach Stella Adler. Was a big fan in my teens. His breakthrough as an actor came two years later, when he starred in both Rock, Pretty Baby!, as a teenage guitarist performing alongside Sal Mineo, and The Unguarded Moment, as a football player accused of stalking his teacher, played by Esther Williams. What an incredible actor he was. Share. Loved his movies. I was 14. John Saxon was an actor known for roles in films including "Enter the Dragon" alongside Bruce Lee and two of Wes Craven's "A Nightmare on Elm Street" movies. Read Full Obituary. I saw his movie: The Reluctant Debutante and loved it. I will.miss him so. I saw his movie: The Reluctant Debutante and loved it. A few months later, my vendor friend said in an email he had a surprise for me and to look out for it in the next few emails. You will be sorely missed. A son of Brooklyn whose smoldering good looks got him to Hollywood, where he once starred with Marlon Brando and, by Mr. Saxons lights, outacted him. Among his 200-plus credits, hes best known for playing the patriarch police officer in the Nightmare series, appearing in the first entry, as well as the 1987 sequel A Nightmare on Elm Street 3: Dream Warriors and the meta 1994 chapter Wes Cravens New Nightmare, where he revived his role as well as played a fictionalized version of himself. His first two marriages, to Mary Ann Murphy and Elizabeth Phillips, ended in divorce, and in 2008 he married Martel. The 1966 western The Appaloosa earned him a best supporting actor Golden Globe nomination, in a role opposite Marlon Brando. Sign the Guest Book. Pour moi John vous avez toujours t et vous serez toujours Mr ROPER !!! After Unguarded Moment, Saxon appeared as young rock n roll musicians in Rock, Pretty Baby (1956) and Summer Love (1958) and played opposite Sandra Dee in The Reluctant Debutante (1958), directed by Vincente Minnelli, and Debbie Reynolds in Blake Edwards This Happy Feeling (1958). "He was a fighter, he was a sensitive, supportive and a generous person to not only his friends but to a lot of people that needed support and help. Soon after Universal Studios contracted him and requested he be renamed to John Saxon. You will be missed! A self-educated man, Mr. Saxon spoke three languages and followed all of the happenings of America and the world. Saxon was born as Carmine Orrico in Brooklyn, New York in 1935. I never got around to thanking him in person, but I hope he won't mind if we meet in the next life, I would love to give him a big hug and kiss of thanks! We'll help you find the right words to comfort your family member or loved one during this difficult time. If this is one way of being on the receiving end of his affections (like the other women in his life), I accept it with all my heart. Rest in peace Mr John Saxon. The Bronx, N.Y., native has previously contributed to Essence, Allure and Keyframe Magazine. John RIP! Enter The Dragon, Nightmare on Elm Street two of the unforgettable roles you played. JOHN SAXON OBITUARY John Saxon was an actor known for roles in films including "Enter the Dragon" alongside Bruce Lee and two of Wes Craven's "A Nightmare on Elm Street" movies. The memory of him will be cherished by the legacy he left behind. Even my boyfriend 'Chief' was equally impressed. john will never be forgotten and may his spirit live on. John was always a great actor in whatever he was in. Sign the Guest Book. I WILL ALWAYS REMEMBER JOHN WHEN HE WAS CAST AS DYLAN HUNT IN GENE RODDENBERRY'S SEQUEL TO "GENESIS II" CALLED "PLANET EARTH". He studied with famed acting coach Stella Adler, and soon after changed his name as part of a Universal Studios contract, Deadline said. Grief can be so hard, but our special memories help us cope. He was great in all his roles he will be missed. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. Read Full Obituary. Big fan "Enter the Dragon" my sincerest condolences. He absolutely made my day, and I hope I made his too! Our condolences to the Saxon family. You may occasionally receive promotional content from the Los Angeles Times. Ways to honor John Saxon's life and legacy. In Cry Tough (1959), Saxon starred as a tough Puerto Rican kid from New York, and in War Hunt (1962), he was top-billed as a psychotic solider. No services are scheduled at this time. I will continue to watch your movies in your honor. My friend said he may not see him there, but he would keep his eyes peeled and keep in touch with me. I remember the movies he played in, he was a very talented actor who will be missed. Mr. Saxon, who died July 25 at age 83, went on to appear in nearly 200 television and film roles over the next six decades, often playing brooding lawmen or gunslinging bandits. John Saxon was an actor known for roles in films including "Enter the Dragon" alongside Bruce Lee and two of Wes Craven's "A Nightmare on Elm Street" movies. Married three times, he is survived by one son. An alumna of Stony Brook Universitys School of Journalism and the Bronx High School of Science, you can find her on Twitter @sonaiyak and on Instagram @sonaiya_k. Saxon died of pneumonia in Murfreesboro, Tennessee, his wife, Gloria, told The Hollywood Reporter. Years earlier, Saxon starred from 1969-72 as the surgeon Theodore Stuart on The New Doctors rotating segment of the NBC drama series The Bold Ones. "A young Carmine watched a war movie where an American soldier met a small Japanese soldier. John Saxon was an actor known for roles in films including "Enter the Dragon" alongside Bruce Lee and two of Wes Craven's "A Nightmare on Elm Street" movies. John Saxon was an actor known for roles in films including "Enter the Dragon" alongside Bruce Lee and two of Wes Craven's "A Nightmare on Elm Street" movies. Share Obituary. JOHN SAXON OBITUARY. John Saxon was an actor known for roles in films including "Enter the Dragon" alongside Bruce Lee and two of Wes Craven's "A Nightmare on Elm Street" movies. We invite you to share condolences for John Saxon in our Guest Book. He played a police chief who makes a fatal mistake in the Canadian cult classic Black Christmas (1974), featuring Margot Kidder and Keir Dullea, and his horror rsum also includes two films for Roger Corman: Queen of Blood (1966) and Battle Beyond the Stars (1980), playing a tyrannical warlord. Mr. Saxon was perhaps best known for co-starring in the martial arts classic Enter the Dragon (1973), the last movie Lee completed before his death at age 32. R.I.P JOHN. By Drew Gillis. Today, I have great memories of that day and I own the DVD movie of The Reluctant Debutante. John Saxon was an actor known for roles in films including "Enter the Dragon" alongside Bruce Lee and two of Wes Craven's "A Nightmare on Elm Street" movies. Food has always been a go-to for people in mourning. Read Full Obituary. I loved all your work. My condolences to the family of Mr. Saxon. He was about 18 when he made his Hollywood debut in 1954, appearing in two George Cukor movies, It Should Happen to You and A Star Is Born, before signing with Universal Pictures. He was 83. Ways to honor John Saxon's life and legacy. We invite you to share condolences for . Congratulations to the Heavens! Many years later, I worked as a security Guard at Warner Brothers and he was filming a Wonder Woman episode. Apparently he had done this many times. If this is one way of being on the receiving end of his affections (like the other women in his life), I accept it with all my heart. He joined SAG in 1954 and AFTRA in 1957. y deepest condolences to the family for your loss. Such a wonderful Actor. My condolences I am his films big fan may his soul rest in peace. While his leading-man status was brief, he became a fixture of B-movies and guest-starred on TV shows including The Six Million Dollar Man, Starsky & Hutch and The A-Team.. He said he did see Mr Saxon at the show and sent me a photo of him with a personal message, which read "THANKS FOR BEING SUCH A BIG FAN, GINA-MARIA!" We invite you to share condolences for John Saxon in our Guest Book. American actor John Saxon, who starred opposite Bruce Lee in the classic film "Enter the Dragon," has died at 83, his wife tells CNN. The actor John Saxon in 2013. My sincere condolences to the family of a great actor, you're in my prayers. Brooklyn was a tough place to grow up in, but it taught you survival, and if you were ambitious, it taught you to want better things, he once said. Grief researchers say holding that missing funeral service, even a year or more later, can still help us heal. He stood back, I would say a good eight or 10 feet, and lunged and belted that shield and knocked me clear across the room and into a chair, which broke, Mr. Saxon recalled in a talk at the Memphis Film Festival in 2011. My friend said he may not see him there, but he would keep his eyes peeled and keep in touch with me. He said that at that time he was 22. His career spanned more than sixty years tallying more than 200 film credits. Thoughts and prayers are with the family. Mr. Saxon was born in Brooklyn on Aug. 5, 1936. Read Full Obituary. While in high school, he worked as a spieler at a Coney Island archery concession, becoming proficient with the bow and arrow. His skills in judo and karate led to his casting in the Bruce Lee classic Enter the Dragon. He starred in Wes Cravens A Nightmare on Elm Street in 1984, playing the heroines father. Among other characters, Saxon portrayed an Indian chief on the popular TV Western series Bonanza and Marco Polo on the futuristic hit TV show The Time Tunnel, according to IMDB. John was always a great actor in whatever he was in. In 2008 he married Gloria Martel, who survives him. They're not a map to follow, but simply a description of what people commonly feel. The best poems for funerals, memorial services., and cards. JOHN SAXON OBITUARY. May the God of comforts bless your sad and grieving hearts with His peace and strength as you miss and cope with the loss of John in your lives. John Saxon, the stoic yet charismatic character actor who starred in many iconic horror, western and genre films, died in Murfreesboro, Tenn., after a battle with pneumonia, according to. We invite you to share condolences. RIP John Thanks for being part of my youth. We invite you. American actor John Saxon, who starred opposite Bruce Lee in the classic film "Enter the Dragon," has died at 83. Thoughts and prayers to Mr John Saxon's family and friends. His name was changed to John Saxon. Speaking of the popularity of the Nightmare on Elm Street franchise in a 1987 interview, Saxon said, I am intrigued by horror and fantasy-type things because I think it is a way of magnifying some part of the human mind that is exhibited or projected in a highly distorted way.". The Hollywood Reporter first reported the news. According to internet movie website IMDB, Saxon appeared in nearly 200 roles in the movies and on television in a career that stretched over seven decades since he made his big screen debut in 1954 in uncredited roles in It Should Happen to You and George Cukors A Star Is Born.. Giving to charity is a meaningful way to honor someone who has died. If youre in charge of handling the affairs for a recently deceased loved one, this guide offers a helpful checklist. MURFREESBORO, Tenn. Actor John Saxon, a versatile actor with a lengthy and prolific career who starred with Bruce Lee in "Enter the Dragon" and appeared in several "Nightmare on Elm Street" movies, has died at his home in Tennessee, according to the Hollywood Reporter. Published by Charleston Post & Courier on Jul. Let others know about your loved one's death. "Well, an amazed Carmine wanted to learn how to do that. Years ago I saw John's picture in a movie magazine called Modern Screen and fell in love with him. Expand the Memories and Condolences form. As I search the sky at night, I will look for the new star that is his. So iconic during the 60's 70's and 80's. In 1984 he upgraded his horror-film credentials considerably by appearing in Wes Cravens A Nightmare on Elm Street, which quickly acquired cult status. Grief can be so hard, but our special memories help us cope. My deepest thoughts and prayers go out to his family at this time.TI AMO! He was also notably skilled in judo and karate. David Kessler's top 4 tips for dealing with holiday grief. Updated. You have funeral questions, we have answers. He attended the studios workshop for 18 months and then worked with Mamie Van Doren in Running Wild (1955). The interviews I saw with him were such an inspiration. Share. John Saxon, the darkly handsome actor best known for starring with Bruce Lee in "Enter the Dragon" and appearing in several "A Nightmare on Elm Street" movies, has died at his home in. One of my favourite episodes of The Six Million Dollar Man, titled "The Day of The Robot", had John in it as the main character besides Lee Majors. He played Steve's tennis buddy, and also the robot that had his likeness. Later in his career, Saxon entered the horror genre with 1984s A Nightmare on Elm Street, portraying Lt. Thomas. Buddy Holly, Ritchie Valens, J.P. Richardson "The Big Bopper" and Roger Peterson, Making the holiday season bearable during grief. He co-starred with Bruce Lee in Enter The Dragon and starred in Wes Cravens A Nightmare on Elm Street in 1984. In a career that began in the 1950s, when he often played teenage-heartthrobs, Mr. Saxon accumulated almost 200 film and TV credits, including Enter the Dragon, in which he played a gambler competing in a martial arts tournament. In addition to his recurring role as a member of a wealthy family that owned a California winery on the hit prime-time soap opera Falcon Crest in the 1980s, Mr. Saxon was a regular on The Bold Ones: The New Doctors from 1969 to 1972. God bless his family. He will be missed by family and friends. If it paid tuition to a private school, that was fine.. john saxon was a great and human being loved him in the movie fast company with another legend claudia jennings. Unless you are experienced as an estate executor, you probably should hire an attorney. Fiorentina captain Davide Astori, a defender who has also been capped by Italy 14 times, has died, the club Do tax exemptions apply to costs like burial, cremation and floral arrangements? Farewell, sir. Rest in peace Sir. Thank you John Saxon for the incredible actor you were. An Italian-American from Brooklyn, Saxon played characters of various ethnicities during his long career. Saxon said he loved working in Hong Kong with Lee in Enter the Dragon because he took me seriously. 2023 Variety Media, LLC. Rest in peace Sir. Sad day. JOHN SAXON OBITUARY . We will love you and miss you always. We pray that God continues to strengthen and comfort the family during this extremely difficult time. Godspeed John, and thank you for sharing a part of your life with us, and the wonderful film and TV memories. We invite you to share condolences for John Saxon in our Guest Book. He later reprised his role inA Nightmare on Elm Street 3: Dream Warriors. His other survivors, in addition to his son, include a sister, Dolores. He also starred in Italian productions such as The Girl Who Knew Too Much (1963), credited with kicking off the Italian mystery-horror genre known as giallo, and played surgeon Theodore Stuart on three seasons of the NBC medical drama The Bold Ones: The New Doctors, beginning in 1969. The fight at the end of the show was awesome. Words like smoldering and brooding were often affixed to his name in reviews of his early work. Mr. Saxon was later featured on the soap operas Dynasty and Falcon Crest; directed a zombie horror film, Death House (1988); and appeared in movies such as Beverly Hills Cop III (1994). Read Full Obituary. John Saxon, the stoic yet charismatic character actor who starred in many iconic horror, western and genre films, died in Murfreesboro, Tenn., after a battle with pneumonia, according to multiple reports. MURFREESBORO, Tenn. Actor John Saxon, a versatile actor with a lengthy and prolific career who starred with Bruce Lee in Enter the Dragon and appeared in several Nightmare on Elm Street movies, has died at his home in Tennessee, according to the Hollywood Reporter. Rest in Peace John. Mr. Saxons first marriage, to Mary Ann Murphy, ended in divorce. 27, 2020. May he be with God Almighty. JOHN SAXON OBITUARY. Mr. Saxon died Saturday July 25, 2020 in Tennessee, from complications from pneumonia. John Saxon was an actor known for roles in films including "Enter the Dragon" alongside Bruce Lee and two of Wes Craven's "A Nightmare on Elm Street" movies. John Saxon was an actor known for roles in films including "Enter the Dragon" alongside Bruce Lee and two of Wes Craven's "A Nightmare on Elm Street" movies. My condolences to the family. We invite you to share condolences for John Saxon in our Guest Book. It's surprising how much a musical selection can affect mourning. JOHN SAXON OBITUARY. John will live on forever in his films. 2023 Deadline Hollywood, LLC. Information and advice to help you cope with the death of someone important to you. I did a scene with an actress at Universal and they said, OK, the actor recalled in 2012. We invite you to share condolences for John Saxon in our Guest Book. I have not forgotten you as an actor. He married Elizabeth Phillips in 1987; that marriage also ended in divorce, in the 1990s. Died:. Even in his latest photos, he was striking. "Mrs. Saxon was so sure he'd hold out until his birthday -- the 5th of August." Loved his movies and TV appearances enter the dragon of course. May you treasure fond memories and may the comfort God gives be with you. Big fan "Enter the Dragon" my sincerest condolences. His characters brought me hours of entertainment. JOHN SAXON OBITUARY. He is resting in Gods memory. Thank you so much for everything you have given to the entertainment industry. john saxon was a great and human being loved him in the movie fast company with another legend claudia jennings. While the world will gaze on his talents, I want the world to know much more about how great his love was for humanity and how he cared about all the people in and out of his life. He was such a class kinda guy. He was an excellent actor who should have been recognized for awards by the industry. Loved his movies. John was a gifted and great actor and will be missed. John was the good or bad guy and been with him since EnterTD, and 6MDMan. You were a big part of my childhood seeing you in movies and TV, always the cool tough guy. The world has lost a very talented actor. John Saxon was an actor known for roles in films including "Enter the Dragon" alongside Bruce Lee and two of Wes Craven's "A Nightmare on Elm Street" movies. Among his major Hollywood feature roles was playing a martial artist alongside Bruce Lee in Enter the Dragon. John Saxon, character actor known for his roles in Westerns and horror films, died Saturday. The fight at the end of the show was awesome. Read Full Obituary. Send a note, share a story or upload a photo. My deepest condolences to the Saxon family. Their efficiency and their competence meant something to me.. RIP John- Pat D. RIP John Saxon. John Saxon was an actor known for roles in films including Enter the Dragon alongside Bruce Lee and two of Wes Cravens A Nightmare on Elm Street movies. He was married to Mary Ann Murphy from 1967 to 1979, Elizabeth Saxon from 1987 to 1992 and, since 2008, to Gloria Martel. It may take up to 1 hour for your comment to appear on the website. It made me wish I had both him and another cult icon I also idolize named James Olson acting as my bodyguards in school, especially when I needed it the most. Westerns and horror-film actor John Saxon, a Brooklyn native and star in the original "A Nightmare on Elm Street," died Saturday . JOHN SAXON OBITUARY. He was born Carmine Orrico on Aug. 5, 1936, the eldest of three children of an Italian immigrant house painter. For decades, he appeared regularly in television series such as Gunsmoke, Dynasty and Falcon Crest, as well as guest starring on The Mary Tyler Moore Show, Magnum P.I. and dozens more. His son, Antonio, confirmed his death but did not specify a cause. One photo shoot, which he said pictured him as a Puerto Rican guy leaning against a garbage can after he had been shot, caught the attention of Henry Willson, the legendary Hollywood agent who had discovered Hudson and Hunter. John Saxon, a Star of Enter the Dragon, Is Dead at 83, https://www.nytimes.com/2020/07/28/arts/television/john-saxon-dead.html. My deepest, He was a wonderful character actor, he seemed like a down to earth humble person,R.I.P. In a 1967 episode of The Time Tunnel, one of many TV series on his rsum, he was Marco Polo. Before appearing in Wes Cravens Nightmare on Elm Street films and fighting alongside Bruce Lee in Enter the Dragon, John Saxon was just a high school student playing hooky, skipping class to see a movie at New Yorks Paramount Theatre. The mid- to late-1950s saw Saxon work as a teen idol with credits in films Rock, Pretty Baby, Summer Love,The Reluctant Debutante, This Happy Feeling, and Cry Tough. You have funeral questions, we have answers. Lee, generally considered the most-influential martial artist of all time, asked Mr. Saxon to demonstrate his side-kick technique and was apparently unimpressed by Mr. Saxon, who had a few years of karate under his belt. I have Asperger's syndrome and was moved to tears when I saw his release of 'God's Ears' because there was so much in that movie (next to 'Rainman' and 'Forrest Gump') I could strongly relate to and have been blessed in the sense I have a life partner and friend of 31 yrs who has been there for me and helping me reach my potential in ways I never thought were possible. Mr. Saxon leaves behind his wife Gloria Martel Saxon; a son Antonio Saxon, stepson; Lance, grandson; Mitchell, and great grandson; Little John. The Hollywood Reporter is a part of Penske Media Corporation. Influenced many. Condolences to the family. John Saxon was an actor known for roles in films including "Enter the Dragon" alongside Bruce Lee and two of Wes Craven's "A Nightmare on Elm Street" movies. Sign up for service and obituary updates. May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow. I hope heaven is beautiful for you! 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