His Break into Westerns
Sam Elliot had stable roots and a head on his shoulders, and he was even getting positive feedback regarding his acting. But he didn’t turn into a star overnight. His start in showbiz was a modest one, one that started with an uncredited role in a Douglas western flick called ‘The Way West.’ He went on to play several roles in a few episodes of the police show called ‘Felony Squad.’
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He then did some minor roles over the next couple of years. Those early gigs played a crucial role in honing his acting skills as well as him getting noticed by the right people. The people that had connections; the people that took his career to the next level. Elliott’s future was about to get a lot brighter.