Photos Of Sam Elliott Through The Years: 1969 – 2019

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There’s no doubt about it – legendary actor Sam Elliott has aged incredibly well. Some would even say he’s more attractive these days than he was back in the 60s or 70s! At 74 years old, Elliott hit the big screen again on October 5 in a brand-new remake of the classic film A Star Is Born.

Because of his recent movie, we are seeing more and more of him in the media, which made us think about his long career and how he’s been a making ladies swoon since his start in show business in 1969!

Let’s take a look back at some of his most swoon-worthy pictures throughout the years.

1969

Sam Elliott

Posted by Sam Elliott on Monday, December 25, 2017

A fresh-faced Elliott stole hearts since the very beginning with his first headshot.

1970

Posted by Sam Elliott on Wednesday, January 10, 2018

This promotional photo was taken during Elliott’s time playing Doug Roberts on the television series Mission: Impossible from 1970-1971.

1976

Sharon Clark in bed in a scene from the film 'Lifeguard', 1976Sam Elliott

Posted by Sam Elliott on Wednesday, January 10, 2018

Sam Elliott

Posted by Sam Elliott on Tuesday, November 21, 2017

Elliott starred as Rick in the flick Lifeguard, who must make an incredibly tough decision between his carefree beach bum lifestyle and a more polished, professional job after falling back in love with his high school sweetheart after 15 years apart.

We’ll let you guess why lots of ladies loved this role for Elliot!

1978

Katharine Ross and Sam Elliott in The LegacySam Elliott

Posted by Sam Elliott on Tuesday, November 28, 2017

Elliott starred in the 1978 film The Legacy with his future wife, Katharine Ross. Though she did co-star in Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid, which was his 1969 film debut, they did not meet until filming The Legacy. 

They have been married since 1984.

1979

Tom Selleck (left) and Sam Elliott as Orrin and Tell Sackett in 'The Sacketts', directed by Robert Totten, 1979.Sam Elliott

Posted by Sam Elliott on Wednesday, January 10, 2018

Elliott and his fellow mustachioed friend Tom Selleck co-starred in a number of TV Western movies, the first being The Sacketts, an adaptation of the popular Louis L’amour novel.

This is how we love Elliott best – wearing a hat and bandana!

Fun fact: The two actors both appeared in and episode of the 1969 show Lancer, but had no scenes together. 

1985

Sam Elliott

Posted by Sam Elliott on Saturday, December 30, 2017

Sam ElliottCher leaning against Sam Elliott in a scene from the film 'Mask', 1985

Posted by Sam Elliott on Monday, December 25, 2017

By the time he starred in Mask with co-star Cher in 1985, Elliott had started to go grey, but in a swoon-worthy way, of course! His salt and pepper look made him even more desirable to his female fans!

Early 1990s

Sam ElliottKatharine Ross, Sam Elliott and Musician Eric Clapton attend the 'Rush' Hollywood Premiere on December 18, 1991.

Posted by Sam Elliott on Saturday, December 30, 2017

August 15, 1992.Sam Elliott

Posted by Sam Elliott on Wednesday, January 10, 2018

In the early 1990s, Elliott fully embraced his grey-ing hair, even growing it out long and tying it back in a ponytail for certain occasions. You can tell his wife certainly likes this look!

2003

Sam Elliott as Thunderbolt Ross – Hulk

Posted by Sam Elliott fans on Monday, September 18, 2017

Elliott joined the Marvel Comics world in 2003 when he played General Thunderbolt Ross in 2003’s Hulk alongside Eric Bana and Jennifer Connolly. Because he played a United States military officer, he had a traditional military haircut, short mustache and all.

Even though this look is a tad different than what we’re used to from him, we still love it!

2007

In 2007, Elliott played a Texan aeronaut names Lee Scoresby who befriends main character Lyra in the film The Golden Compass. His likeness from this film was even created into a doll!

Audiences everywhere were thrilled when Elliott signed on to star in the Netflix series The Ranch, which gave him hilarious one-liners, and of course – another chance for us to marvel at his good looks!

2018

The cast & director of #AStarIsBorn at the #TIFF18 Premiere.Photo by: Eric Charbonneau / Le Studio Photography

Posted by A Star is Born on Monday, September 10, 2018

Anthony Ramos and Sam Elliot at the #TIFF18 premiere of #AStarIsBorn.Photo by: Eric Charbonneau / Le Studio Photography

Posted by A Star is Born on Monday, September 10, 2018

Sam ElliottPhoto by: Eric Charbonneau

Posted by A Star is Born on Tuesday, September 25, 2018

Elliott’s latest press tour for A Star Is Born clearly proves that the 74-year-old ages like a fine wine!

We aren’t sure when the photo below was taken, but a short-haired, mustache-free Elliot cuddling his beloved wife was not something we could just skip while making this list!

Sam Elliott & Katharine Ross Sam Elliott

Posted by Sam Elliott on Tuesday, November 21, 2017

Those wrinkles by his smile are enough to make you weak in the knees!

Which is your favorite look from Sam Elliott? (“All of them,” is certainly an okay answer!) Watch the video below for his transformation throughout the years!