Finding The Money
Once stars have made it in Hollywood, money hardly becomes an issue. But until that point, there are many financial constraints and actors have to make sure they’re still making money. Elliott turned to construction work on a part-time basis to ensure that he could pay his bills while he auditioned for roles.
Finding The Money
An Outdoors Kid
Elliott was born in Sacramento, California in 1944 but he moved to Oregon where he spent most of his childhood. His father was involved in wildlife conservation, working for the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. Although Sam loved to spend time with his father in the great outdoors, he knew from the age of 9 that he wanted to be an actor. His father wasn’t supportive of this decision, and not seeing it on the same level would put a stain on their relationship.
An Outdoors Kid
