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Bond1965 Standard Userer	I just read that James Coburn passed away. Sad news. He was very good in "The Man From Elysian Fields" and I was surprised at how frail he looked. Rest in peace Mr. Flint. James .c The Associated Press BEVERLY HILLS, Calif. (AP) - James Coburn, who played tough-guy roles in such films as ``Our Man Flint'' and ``The Magnificent Seven,'' and who won an Academy Award with his portrait of a dissolute father in ``Affliction,'' died Monday. He was 74. Coburn died of a heart attack at home while listening to music with his wife, said his manager, Hillard Elkins. Coburn won his best supporting actor Oscar for the 1998 film after overcoming a 10-year struggle with arthritis that left one hand crippled. Born in Laurel, Neb., on Aug. 31, 1928, Coburn studied acting in Los Angeles and with Stella Adler in New York He appeared on stage in New York and in such dramatic television series as ``Studio One'' and ``General Electric Theatre'' in the 1950s. He made his movie debut in ``Ride Lonesome'' in 1959 and gained the public's notice a year later when he played the knife-throwing Britt in ``The Magnificent Seven.'' Although he had few lines compared with his other macho actor co-stars, film historian Leonard Maltin noted Coburn's mere screen presence grabbed the public's attention. [Message edited by Bond1965 on 11-18-2002]
posted 11-18-2002 08:44 PM PT (US)

Lou Goldberg Standard Userer	Oh Man! We all have to go, but this is such bad news. I loved this guy from the 60s on through the most recent films. At least they got an Oscar to him before this. I'm bummed, bummed, bummmed.
posted 11-18-2002 08:59 PM PT (US)

nightwing Standard Userer	Wow, this is the first I heard. He really was one of the best tough guys, especially "The Magnificent Seven" and "Great Escape" and "Maverick" and so many others. He will be greatly missed.
posted 11-18-2002 10:04 PM PT (US)

dgoldwas Standard Userer	I had the fortunate opporunity to talk and meet with James last spring at the SCL Oscar Reception..... wonderfully friendly man. Truly sad to hear of his passing. Dan
posted 11-18-2002 10:21 PM PT (US)

BMikeJ Standard Userer	What a life, what a run for James Coburn... Dan, you are so lucky to have been able to meet him. I wish I could have met him just once to hear straight from the horse's mouth about some of the hellraising he did back in the day with Sam Peckinpah. I recall reading a story about the making of Cross Of Iron, where a climactic scene in the film was going to be scrapped because the producers kept cutting the budget for the picture. Peckinpah, in tears, broke the news to Coburn, who caught sight of the producers on the set and walked over to them and threatened bodily harm if they didn't get the hell off the set and let Peckinpah finish his movie. For me, he defined the no-nonsense, non-conformist bad ass in the 1970's. There's a great scene in Pat Garrett & Billy The Kid where Coburn as Garrett is being paid half of his fee for hunting down his best friend, Billy The Kid, played by Kris Kristoferson. He takes the money and says "You can take the other half, stuff it up your ass and set fire to it." I will never forget his chilling performance in Affliction. I will miss him very much.
posted 11-19-2002 01:36 AM PT (US)

John Zimmer Standard Userer	What?? Oh no! That's terrible. Jz
posted 11-19-2002 05:11 AM PT (US)

Jeron Standard Userer	Let's not forget his unforgettable role in HUDSON HAWK. No, but really - a terrible loss. He'll be missed.
posted 11-19-2002 06:11 AM PT (US)

Ace Standard Userer	Whoa...what a loss. James Coburn was one of actors that I admired. I loved him in The Magnificent Seven, The Great Escape, Maverick, and Affliction. It's a great shame that he's gone. He will be missed by many. We've been losing a lot of fine actors each year, epsecially recently (Richard Harris, Jonathan Harris, James Coburn). I hope we don't lose any more greats this year. Kyle
posted 11-19-2002 06:46 AM PT (US)

Camillu Standard Userer	I'm ashamed to say that the only film of his I ever saw was Sister Act 2 Maverick and Affliction are on my 'to see' list though.
posted 11-19-2002 08:32 AM PT (US)

Jeff C. Standard Userer	He always had a presence that no one could match onscreen. None of his roles before "Affliction" ever were considered Oscar-worthy -- well, maybe "The Great Escape." I'm glad he had the chance to do an Oscar-winning role before his untimely death. A major piece of American cinema is gone.
posted 11-19-2002 10:41 AM PT (US)

Pete M Standard Userer	Sad news indeed.
posted 11-19-2002 01:29 PM PT (US)

Marian Schedenig Standard Userer	I can't say I've seen many movies with him. But at least I've seen The Magnificent Seven (THAT should be on your list, Camillu!)
posted 11-19-2002 02:00 PM PT (US)

joan hue Standard Userer	I'll miss his talent and teeth! What a sexy smile.
posted 11-19-2002 04:04 PM PT (US)

nightwing Standard Userer	Oh yea, how could I forget his great role in Payback?
posted 11-19-2002 09:06 PM PT (US)

SirT Standard Userer	Sergio Leone had nothing but nice words and praise to express about James Coburn, when talking about his experience on DUCK YOU SUCKER!, while on the other hand he had nothing but harsh words and irony to express about co-star Rod Steiger. [Message edited by SirT on 11-19-2002]
posted 11-19-2002 10:59 PM PT (US)

Crono/Kyp Standard Userer	Thanks for the amazing films. --Brian
posted 11-19-2002 11:06 PM PT (US)

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