<div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-heading'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>1.</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 class='facts-title'>Started His Career as a Cowboy</h3><p class='facts-text'>Sam Elliott began his acting career in Hollywood by playing cowboys in western films such as Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid (1969) and The Life and Times of Judge Roy Bean (1972).</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-heading'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>2.</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 class='facts-title'>First Role Was a Commercial</h3><p class='facts-text'>Sam Elliott's first acting role was in a commercial for "Butter Buds," a butter flavoring product. He was paid $50 for the gig.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-heading'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>3.</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 class='facts-title'>Has a Star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame</h3><p class='facts-text'>In 2019, Sam Elliott was honored with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. He was joined by his wife, actress Katharine Ross, at the ceremony.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-heading'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>4.</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 class='facts-title'>Has an Iconic Voice</h3><p class='facts-text'>Sam Elliott's distinctive deep baritone voice has become iconic in Hollywood. He has lent his voice to many films, including The Big Lebowski (1998) and The Iron Giant (1999).</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-heading'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>5.</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 class='facts-title'>Received an Honorary Doctorate from Purdue University</h3><p class='facts-text'>Sam Elliott received an honorary doctorate from Purdue University in 2019 for his work as an actor. During his commencement speech, he shared some of his most memorable advice: "Dream big, never give up, and always believe in yourself."</p></div></div>