Sam Peckinpah

Sam Peckinpah

Deceased · Born: Feb 21, 1925 · Died: Dec 28, 1984

Known For

The Wild BunchThe Wild Bunch
Straw DogsStraw Dogs
The GetawayThe Getaway
Cross of IronCross of Iron

Personal Details

BornFeb 21, 1925 Fresno, California, USA
Spouse

  • Begoña Palacios

    ( Dec 31, 1969 to Dec 28, 1984 )

  • Joie Gould

    ( Dec 31, 1969 to Dec 31, 1969 )

  • Begoña Palacios

    ( Aug 5, 1965 to Jul 7, 1967 )

  • Begoña Palacios

    ( Jun 13, 1964 to Dec 31, 1969 )

  • Marie Selland

    ( Dec 31, 1969 to Dec 31, 1969 )
Relatives
  • David E. Peckinpah (Niece or Nephew)

Biography

David Samuel Peckinpah was born and raised in Fresno, California, a sleepy town at the time. Young Sam was a loner and his greatest influence was his grandfather, Denver Church, a judge, congressman, and one of the best shots in the Sierra Nevadas.

Career

1983
The Osterman Weekend
The Osterman Weekend as Maxwell Danforth's Aide (uncredited)
1979
The Visitor
The Visitor as Dr. Sam Collins
1978
China 9, Liberty 37
China 9, Liberty 37 as Wilbur Olsen
Convoy
Convoy as News Crew Director (uncredited)
1973
Pat Garrett & Billy the Kid
Pat Garrett & Billy the Kid as Will (uncredited)
1972
Junior Bonner
Junior Bonner as Man in Palace Bar (uncredited)
1956
Invasion of the Body Snatchers
Invasion of the Body Snatchers as Charlie the Meter Reader
1955
An Annapolis Story
An Annapolis Story as Pilot (uncredited)
Dial Red O
Dial Red O as Cook in Diner (uncredited)
Wichita
Wichita as Bank Teller (uncredited)
2013
Passion & Poetry: Sam's Trucker Movie
Passion & Poetry: Sam's Trucker Movie
2011
Passion & Poetry: Sam's War
Passion & Poetry: Sam's War
2006
Filmmakers in Action
Filmmakers in Action
2004
Sam Peckinpah's West: Legacy of a Hollywood Renegade
Sam Peckinpah's West: Legacy of a Hollywood Renegade
2003
Easy Riders, Raging Bulls: How the Sex, Drugs and Rock 'N' Roll Generation Saved Hollywood
Easy Riders, Raging Bulls: How the Sex, Drugs and Rock 'N' Roll Generation Saved Hollywood
1993
Sam Peckinpah: Man of Iron
Sam Peckinpah: Man of Iron
1968
Villa Rides
Villa Rides as Screenplay
1965
The Glory Guys
The Glory Guys as Writer
1983
The Osterman Weekend
The Osterman Weekend as Director
1978
Convoy
Convoy as Director
1977
Cross of Iron
Cross of Iron as Director
1975
The Killer Elite
The Killer Elite as Director
1974
Bring Me the Head of Alfredo Garcia
Bring Me the Head of Alfredo Garcia as Director, Screenplay, Story
1973
Pat Garrett & Billy the Kid
Pat Garrett & Billy the Kid as Director
1972
Junior Bonner
Junior Bonner as Director
The Getaway
The Getaway as Director
1971
Straw Dogs
Straw Dogs as Director, Screenplay
1970
The Ballad of Cable Hogue
The Ballad of Cable Hogue as Director
1969
The Wild Bunch
The Wild Bunch as Director, Screenplay
1966
ABC Stage 67
ABC Stage 67 as Director, Screenplay
1965
Major Dundee
Major Dundee as Director, Screenplay
1963
The Dick Powell Show
The Dick Powell Show as Director, Story
1962
Ride the High Country
Ride the High Country as Director
1961
The Deadly Companions
The Deadly Companions as Director
1960
The Westerner
The Westerner as Creator
1958
The Rifleman
The Rifleman as Creator