The Secret Life of Sam Elliot You Never Knew About

Published on October 30, 2019
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Being Patient

Of course, accepting these small roles helped the man to hone his acting skills, and get a feel for the industry. He always dedicated himself to each role that he was given, and he made sure to leave a lasting impression on everyone that he worked with. It was important for him to build a lifelong career from day one. When he was finally ready to break into bigger roles, he had the experience he needed to nail every audition.

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Staying Dedicated

A Big Break  

After being so patient and working as hard as he could, Elliot finally landed a role in a film that would expose his face to millions of people. Though his role would be small, the film became a smash hit. It was called Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid, and Elliot didn’t even have a name in the movie! While some actors might be annoyed by this, Sam still saw this as a win. He was meeting amazing actors, and working on a professional set.

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Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid