4 His Work Ethics
Sam is one of only a few Hollywood stars who can relate to his unique childhood of being raised in the wild and a strong work ethic. Sam’s youth is a big factor in how he became a hardworking, tough man. He isn’t shy about this. He shared how he grew up around his dad and how his dad’s friends were “all men’s men” and “outdoorsmen.”
Sam Elliott’s success as a professional was due to both nature and nurture. Unfortunately, his father did not get to see the fruits of his son’s hard work. He would likely have been proud.
3 His Voice Evolution
Sam’s baritone voice is a natural choice for narration and voiceover roles. Ashton Kutcher, his co-star on The Ranch, said that Sam should narrate all the episodes. His voice was not as strong as it is today, but it took some time. It was obvious that Elliott’s voice was not as powerful in his roles earlier.
Sam answered a question about his voice and said that it was due to age. It got worse as I grew older.” Elliott has voiced narration for several commercials including Dodge, IBM, and Kinney Drugs. Elliott has voiced Coors beer commercials since 2007, bringing his Western voice and appeal to the brand.