John Wayne had a very specific idea when it comes to the movie industry. However, he saw how film executives changed what they were looking for...
True Grit, based on Charles Portis’ 1968 novel of the same name, brought Wayne a much longed-for Oscar in 1969. As soon as he had read...
By 1972, Bruce Dern’s career was off to a great start. Like many actors who started in the sixties, Dern cut his teeth on small TV...
The American Film Institute decided the top 10 Westerns of all time and we’ve got the 411 on the ones that ranked. People have always loved...
John Wayne Turned Down Lead Role in ‘High Noon’: Here’s Why
Thanks to a wonderful friendship and a recommendation, John Wayne helped James Arness land the role of Marshal Matt Dillon on “Gunsmoke.” Before getting to the...
THE TRAIN ROBBERS saw a “slightly infirm” John Wayne tenaciously push through filming despite two fractured ribs, balance issues and a daily lie down, according to...
John Wayne had a massive impact on pop culture. For example, one of Lady Gaga‘s songs is called “John Wayne.” Gaga revealed the song reflects her...
John Wayne and Clint Eastwood are perhaps the two best-known actors in the Western genre, but they came from two distinct periods in the genre’s history....
The Western genre went through a series of changes over the years. However, John Wayne will always remain one of the most iconic depictions of the...