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* ''Film/{{Eraser}}'' (1996) as WitSec Chief Arthur Beller

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* ''Series/{{Darkroom}}'' (1981-1982) as Host
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* ''WesternAnimation/CaptainPlanetAndThePlaneteers'' (1990-1992) as Looten Plunder
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* ''Series/{{The Twilight Zone|1959}}'' (1963), episode "[[Recap/TheTwilightZoneS5E127TheOldManInTheCave The Old Man in the Cave]]", as Major French
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* SpeechImpediment: His deep, calm voice had a noticeable lisp.
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* MeanCharacterNiceActor: Many of the characters he played ranged from tough guys to straight up villains. The real James Coburn however was one of the nicest people on the planet. ''Series/TheMuppetShow'' played with both personalities during his guest spot.
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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), , 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.



* ''Film/SnowDogs'' (2002) as James "Thunder Jack" Johnson
* ''Film/AmericanGun'' (2002) as Martin Tillman (final role)

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James Coburn (August 31, 1928 - November 18, 2002), full name James Harrison Coburn III, 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), full name James Harrison Coburn III, , 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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*''Film/SnowDogs'' (2002) as James "Thunder Jack" Johnson
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* ''Film/TheGreatEscape'' (1962) as Louis Sedgwick

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* ''Film/HellIsForHeroes'' (1962) as Cpl. Frank Henshaw
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* MeanCharacterNiceActor: Much of the characters he plays, are often ranged from tough guys to straight up villains. The real James Coburn however is one of the nicest people on the planet. ''Series/TheMuppetShow'' plays with both personalities during his guest spot.

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* MeanCharacterNiceActor: Much Many of the characters he plays, are often played ranged from tough guys to straight up villains. The real James Coburn however is was one of the nicest people on the planet. ''Series/TheMuppetShow'' plays played with both personalities during his guest spot.
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->''"It was the desire to do the complete thing. I only took taking acting lessons because my whole thing, really, was to direct. But my first jobs were acting jobs."''
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* ''Film/OurManFlint'' (1966) as Derek Flint
* ''Film/InLikeFlint'' (1967) as Derek Flint



* ''Film/SisterAct2BackInTheHavit'' (1993) as Mr. Crisp

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* ''Film/AFistfulofDynamite'' (1971) as John Mallory

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



* ''Film/YoungGunsII'' (1990) as John Simpson Chisum



* ''Film/{{Maverick}}'' (1994) as The Commodore, who is hosting the big poker tournament Maverick is trying so hard to get into

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* ''Film/SisterAct2BackInTheHavit'' (1993) as Mr. Crisp
* ''Film/{{Maverick}}'' (1994) as The Commodore, who is hosting the big poker tournament Maverick is trying so hard to get intointo.
* ''Film/{{Eraser}}'' (1996) as WitSec Chief Arthur Beller
* ''Film/TheNuttyProfessor'' (1996) as Harlan Hartley
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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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James Coburn (August 31, 1928 - November 18, 2002), full name James Harrison Coburn III, was an American actor of stage, screen and television, 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 Coburn (August 31, 1928 - November 18, 2002), full name James Harrison Coburn III, 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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* CoolOldGuy[=/=]SilverFox: He aged into an example of both tropes.

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* CoolOldGuy[=/=]SilverFox: CoolOldGuy: He aged into an example of both tropes.this and SilverFox.



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

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James Coburn (August 31, 1928 - November 18, 2002), full name James Harrison Coburn III, was an American actor of stage, screen and television, 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 SignatureRole StarMakingRole was just the hallmark of a long, distinguished career.
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James Coburn (August 31, 1928 - November 18, 2002), full name James Harrison Coburn III, was an American actor of stage, screen and television, frequently seen in man of action roles. He was one of the preeminent film stars of TheSixties, when he starred as Derek Flint in ''Film/InLikeFlint'' and ''Film/OurManFlint''. He's been seen elsewhere, though.

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[[quoteright:350:http://static.tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pub/images/james_coburn.jpg]]
[[caption-width-right:350:Coburn in hias '60s heyday.]]

James Coburn (August 31, 1928 - November 18, 2002), full name James Harrison Coburn III, was an American actor of stage, screen and television, frequently seen in man of action roles. He was one of the preeminent film stars of TheSixties, when he starred as Derek Flint in ''Film/InLikeFlint'' and ''Film/OurManFlint''. He's been seen elsewhere, though.
This SignatureRole was just the hallmark of a long, distinguished career.



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* CoolOldGuy[=/=]SilverFoxCoolOldGuy[=/=]SilverFox: He aged into an example of both tropes.




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* ''Film/TheLastHardMen'' (1976) as Zach Provo
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* ''Film/AFistfulofDynamite'' (1971) as John Mallory
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* MeanCharacterNiceActor: Much of the characters he plays, are often ranged from tough guys to straight up villains. The real James Coburn however is one of the nicest people on the planet. TheMuppetShow plays with both personalities during his guest spot.

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* MeanCharacterNiceActor: Much of the characters he plays, are often ranged from tough guys to straight up villains. The real James Coburn however is one of the nicest people on the planet. TheMuppetShow ''Series/TheMuppetShow'' plays with both personalities during his guest spot.
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* ''Film/{{Affliction}} (1998)'' as Glen Whitehouse; Something of a {{deconstruction}} of his tough guy image from earlier films, his performance as Creator/NickNolte's abusive elderly father netted him an AcademyAward as best supporting actor.

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* ''Film/{{Affliction}} (1998)'' as Glen Whitehouse; Something of a {{deconstruction}} of his tough guy image from earlier films, his performance as Creator/NickNolte's abusive elderly father netted him an AcademyAward UsefulNotes/AcademyAward as best supporting actor.
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* MeanCharacterNiceActor: Much of the characters he plays, are often ranged from tough guys to straight up villains. The real James Coburn however is one of the nicest people on the planet. TheMuppetShow plays with both personalities during his guest spot.
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* ''Film/{{Maverick}}'' (1994) as The Commodore, who is hosting the big poker tournament Maverick is trying so hard to get into


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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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[[AC:Film]]
* ''Film/RideLonesome'' (1959)
* ''Film/TheMagnificentSeven'' (1960)
* ''Film/TheGreatEscape'' (1962)
* ''Film/{{Charade}}'' (1963)
* ''Film/TheAmericanizationOfEmily'' (1964)
* ''Film/MajorDundee'' (1965)
* ''Film/ThePresidentsAnalyst'' (1967)
* ''Film/PatGarrettAndBillyTheKid'' (1973)
* ''Film/TheLastOfSheila'' (1973)
* ''Film/CrossOfIron'' (1977)
* ''Film/TheMuppetMovie'' (1979); cameo
* ''Film/HudsonHawk'' (1991)
* ''Film/{{Affliction}} (1998)''; Something of a {{deconstruction}} of his tough guy image from earlier films, his performance as Creator/NickNolte's abusive elderly father netted him an AcademyAward as best supporting actor.
* ''WesternAnimation/MonstersInc'' (2001)

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[[AC:Film]]
!!Film Roles
* ''Film/RideLonesome'' (1959)
(1959) as Whit
* ''Film/TheMagnificentSeven'' (1960)
(1960) as Britt
* ''Film/TheGreatEscape'' (1962)
(1962) as Louis Sedgwick
* ''Film/{{Charade}}'' (1963)
(1963) as Tex Panthollow
* ''Film/TheAmericanizationOfEmily'' (1964)
(1964) as Lt. Cmdr. Paul "Bus" Cummings
* ''Film/MajorDundee'' (1965)
(1965) as Samuel Potts
* ''Film/ThePresidentsAnalyst'' (1967)
(1967) as Dr. Sidney Schaefer
* ''Film/PatGarrettAndBillyTheKid'' (1973)
(1973) as Pat Garrett
* ''Film/TheLastOfSheila'' (1973)
(1973) as Clinton
* ''Film/CrossOfIron'' (1977)
(1977) as Sergeant Rolf Steiner
* ''Film/TheMuppetMovie'' (1979); cameo
(1979) as owner of El Sleezo Café;
* ''Film/HudsonHawk'' (1991)
(1991) as George Kaplan
* ''Film/{{Affliction}} (1998)''; (1998)'' as Glen Whitehouse; Something of a {{deconstruction}} of his tough guy image from earlier films, his performance as Creator/NickNolte's abusive elderly father netted him an AcademyAward as best supporting actor.
* ''WesternAnimation/MonstersInc'' (2001)

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(2001) as Henry J. Waternoose III

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James Coburn (August 31, 1928 - November 18, 2002), full name James Harrison Coburn III, was an American actor of stage, screen and television, frequently seen in man of action roles. He was one of the preeminent film stars of TheSixties, when he starred as Derek Flint in ''Film/InLikeFlint'' and ''Film/OurManFlint''. He's been seen elsewhere, though.

[[AC:Film]]
* ''Film/RideLonesome'' (1959)
* ''Film/TheMagnificentSeven'' (1960)
* ''Film/TheGreatEscape'' (1962)
* ''Film/{{Charade}}'' (1963)
* ''Film/TheAmericanizationOfEmily'' (1964)
* ''Film/MajorDundee'' (1965)
* ''Film/ThePresidentsAnalyst'' (1967)
* ''Film/PatGarrettAndBillyTheKid'' (1973)
* ''Film/TheLastOfSheila'' (1973)
* ''Film/CrossOfIron'' (1977)
* ''Film/TheMuppetMovie'' (1979); cameo
* ''Film/HudsonHawk'' (1991)
* ''Film/{{Affliction}} (1998)''; Something of a {{deconstruction}} of his tough guy image from earlier films, his performance as Creator/NickNolte's abusive elderly father netted him an AcademyAward as best supporting actor.
* ''WesternAnimation/MonstersInc'' (2001)

!!Tropes associated with James Coburn include:
* CoolOldGuy[=/=]SilverFox
* SlasherSmile: His broad grin was well-suited to this when he played villainous or {{antihero}}ic roles.

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