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Sam Elliott
American actor / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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.
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He was born in Sacramento, California.