John Wayne famously rejected the role, calling the Oscar-winning Western "the most un-American thing I've ever seen." ...

In 1976, John Wayne was at the tail end of his career and his life. He left behind one final film, a western that mirrored his final days. It’s called The Shootist. The movie made Rotten Tomatoes’ ...

This is the film that influenced the likes of Spielberg, Scorsese, and George Lucas.

John Wayne became one of Hollywood’s biggest stars by riding horses across dusty trails and standing up to outlaws in unforgettable Western films. From his breakthrough role in 1939 to his ...

When it comes to epic Westerns, John Wayne is the Hollywood giant who always instantly comes to mind. Having made The Searchers, Fort Apache, and Rio Bravo, among many other iconic horse operas, one ...

A close-up shot of John Wayne's star at the Hollywood Walk of Fame. - Tom_young67/Getty Images Actor John "The Duke" Wayne rose to stardom during Hollywood's Golden Age as a fixture of Western movies.

The legendary Western star built his career on life in the Old West, but the film he loved most couldn't have been more ...

Actor John "The Duke" Wayne rose to stardom during Hollywood's Golden Age as a fixture of Western movies. Even if you don't like the genre, it's hard to deny the impact of classics like "True Grit" ...