History of Sam Elliott in Timeline

By Popular Timelines Editorial Team · Updated: March 2, 2026

Sam Elliott is a celebrated American actor known for his distinctive deep voice and extensive career in film and television, spanning over five decades. He has garnered critical acclaim, including a Screen Actors Guild Award and a National Board of Review Award. Additionally, he has received nominations for prestigious awards such as the Academy Award, Primetime Emmy Awards, and Golden Globe Awards.

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1984: Marriage to Katharine Ross

In 1984, Sam Elliott married actress Katharine Ross, becoming her fifth husband. They later had a daughter named Cleo.

1991: Golden Globe Nomination for Conagher

In 1991, Sam Elliott received a Golden Globe Award nomination for Best Actor in a Miniseries or Television Film for his role in the television film Conagher.

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1995: Nominations for Buffalo Girls

In 1995, Sam Elliott received a Golden Globe nomination for Supporting Actor and a Primetime Emmy Award nomination for Outstanding Supporting Actor for his role in the miniseries Buffalo Girls.

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2007: Voice-overs for Coors beer

In 2007, Sam Elliott started doing voice-overs for Coors beer, lending his deep voice to the Colorado-brewed brand.

2008: Voice of Smokey Bear

In 2008, Sam Elliott began voicing Smokey Bear, sharing the mascot's birth date, which is August 9, 1944.

2009: Nomination for Up in the Air

In 2009, As a member of the ensemble cast of Up in the Air , Elliott was nominated for the Critics' Choice Movie Award for Best Acting Ensemble.

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2010: Voice-over for Ram Trucks

In 2010, Sam Elliott was hired by Ram Trucks to provide voice-overs for their Ram Heavy Duty truck commercials, continuing this role since then.

2011: Mother's Death and Inheritance

Following his mother's death in 2011 at the age of 96, Sam Elliott took ownership of his childhood home in northeast Portland.

2012: Emmy Nomination for Robot Chicken

From 2012 to 2020, Sam Elliott's voice-over performance in Robot Chicken earned him a nomination for the Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Voice-Over Performance.

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2015: Critics' Choice Television Award for Justified

In 2015, Sam Elliott's guest role in Justified earned him a Critics' Choice Television Award for Best Guest Performer in a Drama Series.

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2018: Awards and Nominations for A Star Is Born

In 2018, for starring in A Star Is Born, Sam Elliott won the National Board of Review Award and received nominations for several awards, including the AACTA International, Academy Award, Critics' Choice, and SAG Award for Best Supporting Actor, as well as another nomination for the SAG Award for Outstanding Cast.

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September 9, 2020: Recurring Role on Family Guy

On September 9, 2020, Sam Elliott was announced to be joining Family Guy in a recurring role as Wild Wild West, the new mayor of Quahog and cousin of the late Mayor Adam West.

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2020: Emmy Nomination for Robot Chicken

From 2012 to 2020, Sam Elliott's voice-over performance in Robot Chicken earned him a nomination for the Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Voice-Over Performance.

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2021: SAG Award for 1883

In 2021, Sam Elliott starred in the Paramount+ miniseries 1883 and in 2022, he won the SAG Award for Outstanding Actor in a Miniseries or Movie for his role.

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2022: SAG Award for 1883

In 2021, Sam Elliott starred in the Paramount+ miniseries 1883 and in 2022, he won the SAG Award for Outstanding Actor in a Miniseries or Movie for his role.

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2024: Ad for Kamala Harris' Campaign

In 2024, Sam Elliott voiced an ad for The Lincoln Project in support of Kamala Harris' presidential campaign, stating, "It's time to be a man and vote for a woman."