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| Born | John Smeallie Youngs August 25, 1949[1] Old Bethpage, New York, U.S. |
| Alma mater | American Academy of Dramatic Arts |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 1969–present |
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John Smeallie Youngs (born August 25, 1949[1]), known professionally as John Savage, is an American actor.[2] He first rose to prominence in the late 1970s for his portrayals of troubled-but-sensitive characters in films like The Deer Hunter (1978), The Onion Field (1979) and Hair (1979). His television roles include Donald Lydecker on Dark Angel (2000–2002)[3][4] and Hack Scudder on Carnivàle (2003–2005).
- ^ a b Willis, John; Monush, Barry, eds. (2006). Screen World: 2005 Film Annual. Vol. 56. New York: Applause Books. p. 373. ISBN 978-1-557-83668-7.
- ^ "An Interview With Actor John Savage". FOX 5 San Diego. June 19, 2020. Retrieved June 23, 2023.
- ^ "John Savage". Movies & TV Dept. The New York Times. 2014. Archived from the original on April 10, 2014.
- ^ "John Savage Uses Film To Help His Neighbors". The New York Times. February 28, 1988.