Sam Elliott – The Untold Story Behind The Voice And The Icon

His Parents

It was quite simple for Sam Elliott to explain who his greatest life influences were. He explained, “That’s very difficult to answer.

But to be honest with you I think my parents made the biggest difference in my life…He [his father] was a man’s man, and that rubbed off on me. My mom has always been completely supportive of my work.”

Loves Being A Cowboy

When Elliott was asked in an interview with DP/30 how he felt about always being cast as a cowboy, he said he liked it.

“I just think that genre has always spoken to me. My family heritage comes from Texas for generations,” he said. “I think there’s a real truth to westerns and a real simplicity to them that appeals to people. It’s pretty black and white.”