Obituary of James Coburn

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James Coburn

James Coburn (born August 21st, 1928 in Laurel, Nebraska) was a Film Actor who was best known for being featured in more than 70 films and 100 TV shows. James died on November 18th, 2002 and his death was recorded as a heart attack in his home. He was 74 years old when he passed.

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James Coburn Biography Wiki:

    • Is He Dead or Alive: Dead
    • Full Name: Coburn, James
    • Common Name: James Coburn
    • Gender: Male
    • Preferred Gender Pronoun: he/him
    • Birthplace: Laurel, Nebraska, United States
    • Birth Date: August 21, 1928
    • Age: 74 (at death)
    • Occupations:
    • Active Years: 1953-2002
    • Nationality: American
    • Favorite Food: Oreo Cookies
    • Favorite Color: Green
    • Favorite Scent: Bloom Gocce di Fiori
    • Favorite Actor: Daniel Day-Lewis

    James's Family Tree

    • Birth Name: James Harrison Coburn III
    • Father: James Harrison Coburn II (October 6, 1902-December 24, 1975)
    • Mother: Mylet S. Coburn (née Johnson; November 15, 1900-February 20, 1984)
    • Spouse/Partner:
      • Beverly Kelly ​(married 1959-divorced 1979)​
      • Paula Murad ​(married October 22, 1993-2002, his death)
    • Son(s):
      • James H. Coburn IV (born May 22, 1961)
    • Daughter(s):
      • Lisa Coburn

Death Notice:

  • Date: November 18 2002 at age 74
  • Place: Beverly Hills, California, United States
  • Cause of Death: Heart attack
  • Interment: buried in Westwood Village Memorial Park Cemetery, Westwood, California, U.S.

Category Tags:

Film ActorTV Actor American Born on August 21st Born in 1928 Born in Nebraska Died in 2002 Died at age 74 Died from Heart attack

Quotable Quotes:

"Actors are boring when they are not working. It's a natural condition, because they don't have anything to do. They just lay around, and that's why so many of them get drunk. They really get to be boring people. My wife will attest to that." (IMDB)

"James Coburn was a charismatic and talented actor whose legacy continues to inspire future generations in the entertainment industry. (V)"

"James was a fairly well respected actor known for his charismatic portrayals of rough and tough amigos, but unfortunately his life was cut short by a long battle with heart disease. (V)"

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