In His Blood
Some people asked Elliott the reason for his amazing performances in cowboy roles. He said that his family had its roots in the old West and that he had some relatives in Alamo. He also expressed his belief that his blood connection to the West is what pulls him to such characters.
Not Just An Actor
Most don’t know that Sam Elliott is more than just your regular actor in Hollywood. Aside from his actor credentials, he has also dabbled in producing, writing, and even singing! In fact, he was the one who sang, “I Won’t Back Down” in the animation movie Barnyard. He was the voice of “Ben the Cow” in the said movie.