Quotes by James Coburn

About James Coburn:

James Harrison Coburn III was an American actor. He was featured in more than 70 films and made 100 television appearances during his 45-year career, winning an Academy Award for his supporting role as Glen Whitehouse in Affliction.
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The Magnificent Seven was really kind of a miraculous event that took place in my life.

James Coburn

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.

James Coburn

First job I went out on in new York I got, and when I came back, the first job I went out on, I got.

James Coburn

Taking in and blowing out smoke? And now you see girls smoking cigars. It got to be such a fad. Girls on the covers of magazines, smoking cigars. Give me a break. I didn't want to be a part of that. I don't like 'popular.'

James Coburn

There's nothing more toxic or deadly than a human child. A single touch could kill you.

James Coburn

Studios have been trying to get rid of the actor for a long time and now they can do it. They got animation. NO more actor, although for now they still have to borrow a voice or two. Anyway, I find it abhorrent.

James Coburn

Author Bio

  • NameJames Coburn
  • DescriptionAmerican film and television actor
  • AliasesCoburn; James Harrison Coburn III
  • BornAugust 31, 1928
  • DiedNovember 18, 2002
  • CountryUnited States Of America
  • ProfessionActor; Screenwriter; Film Actor; Television Director; Voice Actor
  • AwardsAcademy Award For Best Supporting Actor