Clifton James
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Clifton James (born May 29, 1921 in New York, New York) is an American actor .
James is best known for playing the role of Sheriff J.W. Pepper in the James Bond films Live and Let Die and The Man with the Golden Gun. He also played a very similar character in both Superman II and Silver Streak. Despite being born in New York City, he has been cast as a Southerner in many of his roles. As an example, James played powerful Houston lawyer Striker Bellman in the daytime soap opera Texas from 1981 to 1982.
He also had a role as a district attorney in The Untouchables along side Robert De Niro, Sean Connery and others.
Aside from acting, Clifton James (born George Clifton James) is a decorated World War II veteran, U.S. Army Combat Infantry Platoon Sergeant CO."A" 163rd INF. 41st DIV. He served forty two months in the South Pacific, from January 1942 until August 1945. He spent time in Australia, New Guinea, and the Philippines. His decorations include: Silver Star, Bronze Star, Purple Heart, Presidential Citation, Combat Infantry Badge and Six Battle Stars.
He currently resides in NYC with his wife of 55 years. He has six children, fourteen grandchildren and one great-grandchild.
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