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