Sam Elliott

Sam Elliott (b. August 9, 1944)^[1] is an American actor. A combination of his tall and slim physique, along with deep resonant voice have led to him being cast as cowboys and ranchers in Westerns. He played General John Buford in Gettysburg. He began doing the voice of Smokey Bear in 2008. In 2026, Elliott starred voice of Vic, a street cat who is Otis' long-lost homeless father in the upcoming new movie on Paramount Animation, Nickelodeon Movies, Alcon Entertainment and Prime Focus.

Sam Elliott in 2018

He was born in Sacramento, California.