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The Man Behind the Voice: Sam Elliott and His Life in Hollywood

The Hero

Every time Sam is asked about his favorite movie project, he prefers to talk about the production crew and the work conditions rather than any specific movie or role. “I think what I remember most about films are the people rather than the films themselves,” the actor put it. Sam’s best onset experience has arguably been in the movie, The Hero.

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He said how the entire cast and crew were a dream to work with, and it was “a labor of love.” The role, and the whole movie, was written for him. He starred as Lee Hayden, an aging Western film icon with a golden voice, an actor whose best performances are behind him. His work received much critical acclaim for his role.