James Coburn: The Likeable Bad Guy (Jerry Skinner Documentary)

[@slaphead8835]

James Coburn was among an unbelievable group of outstanding actors at that time, too many to name. But he was definitely exceptional and always turned in a great performance no matter what the role!

[@rotax636nut5]

I never saw a James Coburn movie I didn't love, the man was a legend

[@debrajones7344]

Coburn was one of the all time greats, he had that sparkle in his eye that make you like him even when he was playing a dirtbag.

[@robinlaniertomlinson5373]

That's called charm. Lol

[@craiggoodman7]

Absolutely 💯 His carm and charisma was legendary!

[@PepperWilliams_songcovers]

James Coburn lit up the screen as soon as he stepped in front of the camera. His voice was recognizable after two words. In the Magnificent Seven, every scene he was in, he stole! Loved him! RIP

[@craiggoodman7]

Yes the voice the man infectious in a magical way ✨️

[@craiggoodman7]

An absolutely beautiful tribute in memory of the great James Coburn! All our lives have been enriched by his amazing art and work...❤

[@thomasweeks7992]

Met him twice on vacation in London he was a super nice guy laughed and told me he was stalking us .Such a kind man.

[@PatrickOCnMD]

One of the greats for sure. Loved him with his buddy Charles Bronson in Hard Times. RIP.

[@scottsummers684]

One of the most likable versatile actor of the sixties and seventies' small screen and big silver screens...!!!

[@user-pk1yh1wf2p]

he was one of the greats,he earned the respect of both the viewers and the film industry

[@scottsummers684]

Charles Bronson, Steve McQueen, and James Coburn are the three greatest tough but nice guys that were very real in life as well as in films that they portrayed, and they inspired modern pop culture...!!!

[@conniecrawford5231]

They starred together with Steve McQueen and Yul Bruner in the original “The Magnificent Seven” in 1960- great movie-also starred Robert Vaughan!

[@soaringvulture]

The President's Analyst was a really great movie, having no mercy on anyone. Coburn was superb in his role, showing unexpected comedic talent. He was a wonderful actor.

[@bettyhouk8727]

Rip Mr Coburn you are and were one of my family’s favorite actors !🌹

[@bosse641]

He was one of my absolute favorite actors. ....and such a fun guy. Always made you smile and laugh with his style and antics.

[@dukeman7595]

He and his generation had some of the best actors there will ever be..

[@pmafterdark]

Always really loved James Coburn's work. Hard to believe he's already been gone 18 years now.

[@dannythomas417]

Shortly after the one year anniversary of Monsters Inc.

[@62rockin]

Thank You Jerry. James Coburn has always been one of my favorite movie star and I believe one of the most under appreciated. He was a great actor and a gentleman.
i always hoped Mr. Coburn and Lee Marvin would have done a movie together,

[@dionmoore879]

Another hit Jerry. James Coburn was always one of my favorites. Toss up between he and Lee Marvin.

[@ronaldshank7589]

Lee Marvin was another actor that was an absolute classic! When it comes to these two, James Coburn and Lee Marvin, they were actors that were at the top of their craft! Rest In Peace, Gentlemen!!!

[@madhusudanmamtora6279]

James. Couburn my most favourite since 1948 I saw all movies he had a beautiful face like Charles Bronson Lee Marvin Bruce Cabot etc.

[@madhusudanmamtora6279]

@@ronaldshank7589 no

[@madhusudanmamtora6279]

@Archer add my comment

[@troyallen5806]

Funny I always identify them together. Both legends.

[@deanprod1495]

My daughter loved him in “Snow Dogs” 2002, where he played “Thunder Jack”. Great family film. RIP James

[@DrVonChilla]

Jerry Skinner on a Sunday afternoon.....GREAT!!

[@Ron4885]

Yeah, thanks for putting up another video. These are always very interesting.

[@sleaponit21]

he filled the screen, the camera loved him, he shared a classic smile along with douglas and lancaster.

[@petedelavega5966]

Coburn one of the best for sure.

[@itallia666]

I cant remember how old i was but probably around 9 or 10yrs old & my mum & dad took me to the cinema to see some cowboy film as i was obsessed with cowboys & indians & played it with my friends all the time
Well, as soon as i clapped eyes on James Coburn ... something happened that changed me forever...i fell in love with him
James was plastered all over my bedroom wall, begging my parents to send off to various American publishers to send me weekly or fortnightly film magazines so i could put up James's posters all over my walls & even ceilling!
It lasted most of my life, hes always been one of my favourite actors as was Steve McQueen
He had a marvellous presense & wonderful voice instantly recognisable
Same with the great Sam Elliot too, i must have a " thing" about these Silver Fox type men
Also they were & are brilliant actors too
Thank you for this, lovely seeing James again

[@paulsimmons5726]

I first saw Coburn as Flint when I was a second grader and have enjoyed his movies since then.
Jerry, you are an artist just like the people you present!
Take care and be well!

[@JerrySkinner1943]

Thank you Paul. Jerry

[@MrN2hendrix]

JERRY, THANK YOU FOR ANOTHER WONDERFUL STORY

[@michaelbaumgardner2530]

I always liked James Coburn he just had a certain charisma that got your attention...As always Jerry my hats off to ya...fine job.

[@Grandmastergav86]

Superb in Cross Of Iron and A Fistful Of Dynamite.

[@mikeboone4425]

Coburn like many of his actor buds was a one of a great screen presence always memorable. Happy Trails

[@rays7437]

I just noticed, for the first time a few days ago, that James Coburn is on the cover of the Band On The Run album, along with Christopher Lee. This guy was an amazing talent and such fun to watch on the screen.

[@kevinmichaelcallihansr5053]

Wonderful. You do a respectful service in memory of James Coburn. Thank you kindly.

[@cathyheston3029]

Loved the war and western movies growing up...Thanks to my Daddy who turned 85 this year!!!❤

[@peacelove7332]

Jerry, I humbly thank you for creating this sensitively produced piece on Jim. I would also just like to draw fellow subscribers attention to his 1973 performance as Clinton Green in “The Last of Sheila”, my favourite Coburn film. “The Internecine Project” is another film I would highly recommend. Great work on your part Jerry in keeping Jim’s memory alive. B

[@MadeMyBONES]

Thank-you Jerry for the present to all of us on Mother's Day. My favorite movie of his was "Harry in your Pocket" playing a professional pickpocket with the great Walter Pigeon. Pure Class.

[@pablononpicasso1977]

Great to see you making these quality biographies still Mr Skinner. Thanks for featuring James Coburn!

[@soonertee]

He was a supremely nice man, and Paula was just as nice. Had the pleasure of speaking to her once. A great memory. Thanks for the video.

[@oxhart3]

Always one of my Favorites. Especially in Westerns.
Love the opening Whistling....me and my Dad were the only Whistlers in our Family of 7. To this day I whistle at work and in the Community. Guess not many do, that’s why people turn their heads. They probably don’t watch or read Westerns
Currently reading. Harry Young. Hard Knocks. Bio story of the Vanishing West. Well done Jerry

[@rays7437]

Nobody whistles any more. I am a not much of a whistler. But I like to whistle "Summertime" sometimes when working. I get weird looks.

[@timepoet77]

James Coburn’s rich legacy went beyond film and television. He was used as the model for a six-issue British science fiction comic series called The Stainless Steel Rat, thereby making James Coburn a pop culture icon.

[@francesrude3007]

Thanks for the name of that movie. LOL.

[@timepoet77]

Frances Rude
It’s actually a novel by Harry Harrison but the comic artist used James Coburn as the hero.

[@jaycoburn7755]

i read those comics, they were quite enjoyable.

[@user-ez4bo4ke2b]

James Coburn was one of the best .

[@russellfarina1660]

Magnificent seven. James coburn was rock and roll cool. Just one of my top five favorite westerns of all time. He was awesome in our man Flint and the great escape also. Finally, a nice turn in Mel Gibson's fine film the payback. Underrated performer.

[@sophiarieber7558]

I love your documentaries........you always do such a sweet and respectful job.....thanks Jerry

[@laurastewart3486]

I didn't notice "Charade" mentioned...? He had a southern drawl. Gorgeous man & voice. I didn't know he was the Chevy spokesman, "like a rock". Yep, much thanks. 🇺🇸♥️

[@DIANAS5657]

Laura Stewart I loved Charade👍

[@msjoanofthearc]

"When she (Audrey Hepburn) batted those eyelashes at you, you (Cary Grant) fell for her like an egg from a tall chicken!" - Tex (James Coburn)

[@asherstanton4561]

Coburn received a salute and attended the 1995 Taos Film Festival. I saw him there and it was sweet to do so. Jerry you always do a great job. Thanks again.

[@195511SM]

'The Great Escape'.......Probably one of my top 10 favorite films. I think I first saw it at a drive-in theater, as a kid.......sitting in the back of the family station wagon. Not sure how many times I've seen it on television.

[@ghostcityshelton9378]

I think David MacCallum is like the last major star of that picture or one the last ones.
I've seen it many times as well. It's a great movie.

[@Dwightstjohn-fo8ki]

@@ghostcityshelton9378 I've only seen it on TV oh, maybe fifty times.

[@dreamsofsnow6521]

Also one of my favorites and I got it on blue ray .

[@davelacey69]

Coburn was one of the greats. Vastly underappreciated for way too long.

[@hell0hkitty]

just wonderful Jerry! loved James Coburn in all that he did!

[@theresapoll]

The hardest working actor in Hollywood, Our Man Flint/In Like Flint will always be my favorite movie. Thanks for his tribute documentary very well detail of my favorite actor.

[@ttoddh1]

Thank you for all the biographies. You capture so much in such a short time. Well done, on all of them.

[@robw3027]

That was excellent Jerry- thanks. I always remember James Coburn fondly from his work, always will.

[@wendymudkins668]

My favourite movies with James coburn in have to be the great escape and the magnificent seven thank you for doing James jerry hope you and your family are all staying safe

[@jillsmcfarland2001]

Duck you sucker ! 10000%

[@pepeboy234]

Mr. Skinner, Here I am again...just a day or two later and once again I can't believe that you did not mention the 1963 film CHARADE with Cary Grant, Audrey Hepburn, James Coburn and George Kennedy. It was a FANTASTIC mystery/thriller/romance/comedy. It put Coburn on the map for me!

[@JerrySkinner1943]

Thank you pepeboy234. Jerry

[@michaelvasquez9677]

Mr. Skinner always does a wonderful job of narrating the stories. I also like how he gets these obscure photographs of their childhood homes and grave sites. Add so much to the impact of the narrative.

[@josephgarcia3163]

You forgot his last movie.....SNOW DOGS..... a comedy about an Alaskan sled dog team .....I loved his line where he asks his lead dog if he had "One more race in him" because I new of his ill health. James went out with his boots on.

[@soldtobediers]

If ever there were an Honestly Earned Oscar for Documentaries... need I say more?

[@andrewlinesjah4538]

FACT !

[@Keymagination]

Cutting onions every time! Of course I agree!

[@anndarnell9725]

Yes I love all I would love to see more

[@martinluckhurst9808]

Yep there ya go! Excellent Mr. Skinner!

[@josephbragg5020]

Ain't it the truth.

[@ghostcityshelton9378]

Thank you Jerry, you hit another one out of the park. Stay safe sir.

[@samueljohnstone3028]

Excellent documentary, I am glad you mentioned Cross of Iron as it is probably James Coburns best performance and a greatly underrated film👍

[@Dwightstjohn-fo8ki]

the only war movie Peckinpah ever did, fyi.

[@gonogazz]

They live their lives with passion and love..Same as you give them life again Mr Skinner..You did good Coburn..you did good..

[@tommywood343]

Thank you Mr Skinner for another great documentary on James Coburn. Have a blessed day 🇺🇸👍👍

[@melaniexoxo]

I especially love your videos because I can trust that they are fundamentally historically accurate! Thank you for all the work that you put into creating them.

[@twilightpurpleglow]

What wonderful actors love to see them all over again; James Coburn was no exception. He was a fine handsome actor . I grew up watching all those cowboy movies. He did have an impressive voice I guess he kept his beautiful teeth later in life though he smoked cigars. Thank you once again Mr Skinner you do such a fine job.

[@marinamartinez6886]

Thank you for this great documentary about James Colburn. I always liked him.

[@dawnroper1567]

I love James Coburn. One if the best, not only as an actor but evidently as a human being. Thank you so much for this video.

[@davidross4524]

You did it again bravo Jerry Thank you....:)

[@crfdln]

Nailed it again, Jerry. Congrats!!

[@ronpagan]

Thank you for producing this video. I didn't know much about Mr. Coburn until now. I was a kid back in the 1960's. I had a great uncle (my grandmothers brother) who was James Coburn's agent in the 60's. I remember my uncle speaking about Mr. Coburn's success in the Flint movies he starred in. I remember my uncle's glee when he spoke of those movie's successes.

[@kerridillon3120]

Another first class story...thank you Jerry!!

[@lindapruitt2656]

TY Jerry....my first serious boyfriend looked so much like him, after we broke up; when I'd see the Schlitz ad...and he looked up, it startled me every time!

[@caroldry9262]

Loved James Coburn. Great video as always. Thanks Mr Jerry ..

[@gunnyusmc4957]

Hey Jerry he was an awesome guy, actor thanks for sharing my compliments sir

[@Drewtazy]

One of my all time favorite actors! Thanks Mr. Skinner for posting this video.

[@giancarlopaolini7529]

0ne of my favourite actors ..like Bronson, Steve MCQueen, Yul Brenner, and many others of that era ...Thank you James.

[@tiffsaver]

Your documentaries are the very best on You Tube, Mr. Skinner. And once again, you did one of my favorite actors right. God bless, and be well.

[@JerrySkinner1943]

Thank you tiffsaver, good to see you again. Jerry

[@tiffsaver]

@@JerrySkinner1943
Crazy times we're living in right now, Jerry. Watching your videos is a like a wonderful trip away from our troubles. You are a gift to us all.

[@yahiaziam1713]

Jerry, Thank you for the huge historical work that you accomplished, I will surely watch all the videos that you posted.

[@JerrySkinner1943]

Thank you Yahia. Jerry

[@karenryan78]

So sad... I loved him....thank you for doing a wonderful job !

[@louk231]

Well done Jerry Skinner...
RIP James & Paula...

[@drohegda]

Mr. Skinner great narration and always very informative, I Thank You sir. James Coburn always was one of my top Favorite actors in Hollywood! When I was young those two "" Flint"" movies everybody was crazy about them.

[@creeksidehashman5365]

Always deliver a great doc Jerry, and I mean always. Your approach to your videos are well appreciated around the world. Thanks again Jerry.

[@someguy43210]

Duck You Sucker is my favorite western.

[@jillsmcfarland2001]

All others pale after ....More than a western.

[@bh8365]

Jerry Skinner. You did a great job creating this doc. James Coburn was among the coolist. I didn't realize that he has been gone this long.

[@jillblase6820]

Thank you so much Jerry. James was one of my favorites. I think I saw most of his movies. I just watched Billy the Kid on TCM. He was one of the greatest. Thanks again Jerry, please keep em coming. Augie and Jill Blase🤠

[@mohammedtahsin3276]

One of my all time fev. They wont make man like this any more , very stylish fellow , great actor , wonderful charm .

[@kaycox5555]

Major networks could learn so much from your biographies Mr. Skinner! Excellent as always. Thank you for sharing.

[@marilyntape508]

Us kids used to love the westerns back then on the weekends 😊💖🇦🇺

[@glendahawkins9480]

I am from McAllen, TX. Don't know why Coburn was in town. But, the ladies at the drug store were excited that he came in and bought a pack of chewing gum. This was in the mid 60s.

[@sherrihinton8567]

That would have been great to be there

[@shielajarvis8977]

A great way to spent a Sunday afternoon, listening to Mr. Skinner's videos. Slowly coming out of quarantine!

[@lindalue4504]

Thanks Jerry another great actor gone but not forgotten and you always tell them well keep them coming Thanks 😊 xx

[@joelpalmer4976]

Another great portrait, Jerry. Thanks.

[@richiethemage2646]

Fantastic actor and martial artist. Brilliantly narrated as always.

[@Volaris27]

Always liked Mr. Coburn. Great job Mr. Skinner, thanks

[@whiteeaglestudios]

One of my favorites for sure. Great face, great voice, and great acting.

[@chuckwagonwanda5250]

You do such a wonderful job, Jerry. Thanks so much for sharing.

[@guialuzonmusa5177]

He's one of my fave, the like of Sean Connery,Charles Bronson,Clint Eastwood.

[@janeiwasduncan8463]

Do you remember that he was in the same movie with Charles Bronson ( along with other greats,) The Great Escape"...Mavrick with James Garner..

[@WillyMcCoy50]

Nailed it again Mr. Skinner!

[@shirleyharrison2580]

Even if I'm not a big fan of who the documentary is about, I still watch it because I know I'm going to like it & learn something.
I looked/ read some comments first, now to watch it..
Stay safe Mr. Skinner
we love you & look forward to new notifications.

[@JerrySkinner1943]

Thank you Shirley. Jerry

[@zman5387]

Two great movies of James Coburn for me was Hard Times and The Cross of Iron. Both great movies. The Cross of Iron is one of my favorite war movies.

[@Ronin12530]

@Tony Gutierrez Don’t overlook Bite the Bullet...

[@markv3547]

Awesome voice like James Earl Jones & was a great actor!

[@UncommonWoman1611]

Mark V, I agree. If he didn't have the southern drawl, it wouldn't be special!!! Jerry's voice is awesome and James Earl Jones' voice is awesomer!!! 😄😄😄 Both gentlemen was and is good actors!!!

[@margaretcronin4972]

For me Coburn was overlooked cos he brought out the best in the actors around him.
I also think Leone's " Duck you sucker " or " once upon a time ...a revolution " which was the second in leone's "once upon a time " trilogy was was one of Coburns best roles( crosd off iron a close second) .A truly magnificent film with Rod Steiger being thr perfect counterpoint to Coburns " Sean an Irish revolutionary escaped to America .Anyone thats likes westerns with a political edge i urge you to watch it .
Great video pop's.

[@francesrude3007]

I love Jerry Skinner vids. Also when he puts new vids out, it lets me know he is ok.

[@JerrySkinner1943]

Thank you Frances. Jerry

[@lenovovo]

@@JerrySkinner1943 Hey Jerry, I bet you didn't know that James Coburn had a twin brother. His name was Robert Coburn. He taught philosophy at Ohio State. I researched this after watching this video. Just a little trivia for you Jerry. :-)

[@lenovovo]

@@Victor-hv1iv Nah ThunderBull, no relations there.

[@lenovovo]

@@Victor-hv1iv It's all good ThunderBull :-), You know what ThunderBull, I was hoping that Jerry would intervene in our chat, but I guess he's busy putting together another documentary. :-)

[@elwin38]

Awesome...James Coburn was one of my favorites...i didnt know he grew up in Compton and Long Beach.

[@WildWestGal]

The day immediately gets better... when I find a YT email saying Jerry posted a new video! A really great bio, as usual... looking forward to the next one!

[@mangoMango-ck3et]

A Great humble man,,loved by peers and fans worldwide, now with his beautiful wife...RIP.

[@ginawaters3luckylady133]

He was a great actor love all his movies

[@vintagestrings6]

Thanks for your efforts on this channel. It was great time in Hollywood pictures and television because of all the great actors who were the real deal. Most of them served in the US Armed Forces. They were gentlemen who respected others and I feel like there was nothing phony about them. These videos take you back in time which is a good feeling. 💪👍