Top 10 Lesser-Known Things About Sam Elliott

8 The Military Guy

Sam was a bit typecast right from the start. Sam was a tough, strong, outdoorsy actor. Sam played a variety of military roles throughout his career. This was partly due to Sam’s tall frame and commanding presence. Sam was a natural choice to be a soldier in his youth and an army officer later in life.

Sam’s acting seems to have more to it than just reality. While he was still in college, he worked construction jobs and auditioned for the California Air National Guard. Sam credits his brief time in the military with helping him to develop his acting skills and discipline.