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Sam Elliott made his film debut in 1967. He began his acting career in the late 1960s, appearing in small roles in films and television shows. His breakthrough came in the 1976 film "Lifeguard," in which he played a Vietnam War veteran who becomes a lifeguard. Elliott has since appeared in over 100 films and television shows, including "The Big Lebowski," "Tombstone," and "A Star Is Born."