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!!Tropes associated with James Coburn include:
* CoolOldGuy: He aged into an example of this and SilverFox.

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!!Tropes associated with James Coburn include:
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* SpeechImpediment: His deep, calm voice had a noticeable lisp.

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* SpeechImpediment: His deep, calm voice had a noticeable lisp.
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* ''WesternAnimation/MonstersInc'' (2001) as Henry J. Waternoose III (voice)

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* ''WesternAnimation/MonstersInc'' ''WesternAnimation/MonstersInc1'' (2001) as Henry J. Waternoose III (voice)
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* ''Series/{{The Twilight Zone|1959}}'' ([[Recap/TheTwilightZoneS5E127TheOldManInTheCave 1 episode]], 1963) as Maj. French

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* ''Series/{{The Twilight Zone|1959}}'' ([[Recap/TheTwilightZoneS5E127TheOldManInTheCave ([[Recap/TheTwilightZone1959S5E7TheOldManInTheCave 1 episode]], 1963) as Maj. French
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* ''Film/TheMuppetMovie'' (1979) as owner of El Sleezo Caf&eacute

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* ''Film/TheMuppetMovie'' (1979) as owner of El Sleezo Café;

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* ''Film/{{Payback}}'' as Fairfax, an AffablyEvil man who happens to be one of the top leaders of TheSyndicate.

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* ''Film/{{Payback}}'' (1999) as Fairfax, an AffablyEvil man who happens to be one of the top leaders of TheSyndicate.
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Coburn and fellow actor Creator/RobertVaughn were longtime best friends. (although they only worked together once, much to their mutual regret in ''Film/TheMagnificentSeven1960''), which Vaughn had recommended Coburn to the director, as he knew how much Coburn had loved ''Film/TheSevenSamurai''.

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Coburn and fellow actor Creator/RobertVaughn were longtime best friends. (although they only worked together once, much to their mutual regret regret, in ''Film/TheMagnificentSeven1960''), which Vaughn had recommended Coburn to the director, as he knew how much Coburn had loved ''Film/TheSevenSamurai''.
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Coburn and fellow actor Creator/RobertVaughn were longtime best friends. (although they only worked together once, much to their mutual regret in ''Film/TheMagnificentSeven''), which Vaughn had recommended Coburn to the director, as he knew how much Coburn had loved ''Film/TheSevenSamurai''.

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Coburn and fellow actor Creator/RobertVaughn were longtime best friends. (although they only worked together once, much to their mutual regret in ''Film/TheMagnificentSeven''), ''Film/TheMagnificentSeven1960''), which Vaughn had recommended Coburn to the director, as he knew how much Coburn had loved ''Film/TheSevenSamurai''.

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A tall, lanky, gravel-voiced fellow frequently seen in "man of action" roles, Coburn began his career in television (predominantly on {{Western}} series) before becoming one of the preeminent movie stars of TheSixties when he starred as superspy Derek Flint in ''Film/InLikeFlint'' and ''Film/OurManFlint''. This StarMakingRole was just the hallmark of a long, distinguished career.

Coburn was married to Beverly Kelly, with whom he had two children, and then to Paula Murad. He died of a heart attack in 2002 at the age of 74.

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A tall, lanky, gravel-voiced fellow frequently seen in "man of action" roles, Coburn began his career in television (predominantly on {{Western}} series) before becoming one of the preeminent movie stars of TheSixties when he starred as superspy Derek Flint in ''Film/InLikeFlint'' and ''Film/OurManFlint''. This StarMakingRole was just the hallmark of a long, distinguished career. \n\n However, this distinguished career was not without its challenges. Still in his prime, Coburn began to suffer from debilitating arthritis, especially in his hands, which limited his ability to use them (The effects of it in his hands are clearly visible in many of his later roles). Coburn eventually recovered enough to resume his busy career.

Coburn and fellow actor Creator/RobertVaughn were longtime best friends. (although they only worked together once, much to their mutual regret in ''Film/TheMagnificentSeven''), which Vaughn had recommended Coburn to the director, as he knew how much Coburn had loved ''Film/TheSevenSamurai''.

Coburn was married to Beverly Kelly, with whom he had two children, and then to Paula Murad. He died of a heart attack in 2002 at the age of 74.
74 while he was listening to music in his home.
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Coburn was married to Beverly Kelly, with whom he had two children, and then to Paula Murad. He died of a heart attack in 2002 at the age of 74.
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James Harrison Coburn III (August 31, 1928 – November 18, 2002) was an American actor born in Laurel, Nebraska.

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James Harrison Coburn III (August 31, 1928 – November 18, 2002) was an American actor born in Laurel, Nebraska.
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James Harrison Coburn III (August 31, 1928 – November 18, 2002) was an American actor of stage and screen born in Laurel, Nebraska.

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James Harrison Coburn III (August 31, 1928 – November 18, 2002) was an American actor of stage, screen and television born in Laurel, Nebraska.

A tall, lanky, gravelly-voiced fellow frequently seen in "man of action" roles, Coburn became one of the preeminent film stars of TheSixties, when he starred as superspy Derek Flint in ''Film/InLikeFlint'' and ''Film/OurManFlint''. This StarMakingRole was just the hallmark of a long, distinguished career.

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James Harrison Coburn III (August 31, 1928 – November 18, 2002) was an American actor of stage, stage and screen and television born in Laurel, Nebraska.

A tall, lanky, gravelly-voiced gravel-voiced fellow frequently seen in "man of action" roles, Coburn became began his career in television (predominantly on {{Western}} series) before becoming one of the preeminent film movie stars of TheSixties, TheSixties when he starred as superspy Derek Flint in ''Film/InLikeFlint'' and ''Film/OurManFlint''. This StarMakingRole was just the hallmark of a long, distinguished career.



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''Film/RideLonesome'' (1959) as Whit



* ''Series/{{The Twilight Zone|1959}}'' (1963), episode "[[Recap/TheTwilightZoneS5E127TheOldManInTheCave The Old Man in the Cave]]", as Major French



* ''Film/TheInternecineProject'' (1974) as Robert Elliot

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* ''Film/TheInternecineProject'' (1974) as Prof. Robert Elliot



* ''Film/HardTimes'' (1975) as Speed

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* ''Film/{{Midway|1976}}'' (1976) as Capt. Vinton Maddox



* ''Series/{{Darkroom}}'' (1981-1982) as Host



* ''WesternAnimation/CaptainPlanetAndThePlaneteers'' (1990-1992) as Looten Plunder



* ''WesternAnimation/MonstersInc'' (2001) as Henry J. Waternoose III

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* ''WesternAnimation/MonstersInc'' (2001) as Henry J. Waternoose IIIIII (voice)



* ''Film/AmericanGun'' (2002) as Martin Tillman (final role)

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* ''Series/WagonTrain'' (1 episode, 1958) as Ike Daggett
* ''Series/AlfredHitchcockPresents'' (2 episodes, 1958–59) as Andrews/Union Sergeant
* ''Series/TheRifleman'' (2 episodes, 1958–61) as Cy Parker/Ambrose
* ''Series/BlackSaddle'' (1 episode, 1959) as Niles
* ''Series/TheMillionaire'' (1 episode, 1959) as Lew Bennett
* ''Series/{{Bat Masterson|1958}}'' (2 episodes, 1959–60) as Poke Otis/Leo Talley
* ''Series/HaveGunWillTravel'' (2 episodes, 1959–60) as Jack Harvey/Sledge
* ''Series/WantedDeadOrAlive'' (3 episodes, 1959–60) as Henry Turner/Jesse Holloway/Howard Catlett
* ''Series/{{Laramie}}'' (2 episodes, 1959–61) as Finch/Gil Spanner
* ''Series/{{Bonanza}}'' (3 episodes, 1959–62) as Pete Jessup/Ross Marquette/Elmer Trace
* ''Series/PeterGunn'' (1 episode, 1960) as Bud Bailey
* ''Series/{{Lawman}}'' (2 episodes, 1960) as Blake Carr/Lank Bailey
* ''Series/TheUntouchables'' (1 episode, 1961) as Dennis Garrity
* ''Series/{{Cheyenne}}'' (1 episode, 1961) as Kell
* ''Series/PerryMason'' (2 episodes, 1961–62) as Donald Fletcher/Gen. Addison Brand
* ''Series/{{Rawhide}}'' (1 episode, 1962) as Col. Briscoe
* ''[[Series/Combat1962 Combat!]]'' (1 episode, 1963) as Cpl. Arnold Kanger
* ''Series/{{The Twilight Zone|1959}}'' ([[Recap/TheTwilightZoneS5E127TheOldManInTheCave 1 episode]], 1963) as Maj. French
* ''Series/Route66'' (1 episode, 1964) as Hamar Neilsen
* ''Series/{{The Defenders|1961}}'' (1 episode, 1964) as Earl Chafee
* ''Series/TheFallGuy'' (1 episode, 1981) {{as Himself}}
* ''Series/{{Darkroom}}'' (1981–82) as Host
* ''Series/FaerieTaleTheatre'' (1 episode, 1984) as The Gypsy
* ''WesternAnimation/CaptainPlanetAndThePlaneteers'' (1990–92) as Looten Plunder (voice)
* ''Series/MurderSheWrote'' (1 episode, 1992) as Cyrus Ramsey
* ''Series/PicketFences'' (1 episode, 1995) as Walter Brock
* ''Series/{{Profiler}}'' (2 episodes, 1997) as Charles Vanderhorn
* ''Series/VengeanceUnlimited'' (1 episode, 1999) as Boone Paladin
* ''Series/{{Arliss}}'' (1 episode, 2002) as Slaughterhouse Sid Perelli
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* ''Series/TheRockfordFiles'' (1 episode, 1977)
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* BadassBaritone: One of the things that made him so sought-after for action roles. His deep, calm voice was ''very'' distinctive.
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* ''Film/BiteTheBullet'' (1975) as Luke Matthews
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* ''Film/TheInternecineProject'' (1974) as Robert Elliot
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* ''Fil/{{Draw}}'' (1984) as Sam Starret

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* ''Film/SkyRiders'' (1976) as Jim [=McCabe=]
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* ''Film/AReasonToLiveAReasonToDie'' (1972) as Col. Pembroke
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* ''Film/{{Goldengirl}}'' (1979) as Jack Dryden
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James Harrison Coburn III (August 31, 1928 – November 18, 2002) was an American actor of stage, screen and television.

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James Harrison Coburn III (August 31, 1928 – November 18, 2002) was an American actor of stage, screen and television.
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* ''Film/{{Payback}}'' as Fairfax, an AffablyEvil man who happens to be one of the top leaders of TheSyndicate. Something of a OneSceneWonder role.

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James Harrison Coburn III (August 31, 1928 - November 18, 2002) was an American actor of stage, screen and television, a tall, lanky, gravelly voiced fellow frequently seen in man of action roles. He was one of the preeminent film stars of TheSixties, when he starred as superspy Derek Flint in ''Film/InLikeFlint'' and ''Film/OurManFlint''. This StarMakingRole was just the hallmark of a long, distinguished career.

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James Harrison Coburn III (August 31, 1928 - November 18, 2002) was an American actor of stage, screen and television, a television.

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tall, lanky, gravelly voiced gravelly-voiced fellow frequently seen in man "man of action roles. He was action" roles, Coburn became one of the preeminent film stars of TheSixties, when he starred as superspy Derek Flint in ''Film/InLikeFlint'' and ''Film/OurManFlint''. This StarMakingRole was just the hallmark of a long, distinguished career. \n

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* ''Film/TheCherokeeKid'' as Bloomington
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* ''Film/CaliforniaSuite'' (1978), cameo AsHimself

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