Jack Elam classified the stages of a moderately successful actor’s life, as defined by the way a film director refers to the actor suggested for a part.
Stage 1: “Who is Jack Elam?”
Stage 2: “Get me Jack Elam.”
Stage 3: “I want a Jack Elam type.”
Stage 4: “I want a younger Jack Elam.”
Stage 5: “Who is Jack Elam?”
Stages of a moderately successful actor’s life