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Notable Wild West Film Actors
Got chaps? Their cowboy and cowgirl personas are tough, rugged, and wild—just like the frontier in which they come from—and in turn, they elicit the nostalgia of The Old West with its fierce individualism and sense of golden opportunity. From the indomitable swagger of John Wayne to the intimidating scowl of Clint Eastwood, explore our Wild West Film Actors group.
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John Wayne
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- Best Actor Oscar Winners
- Notable Wild West Film Actors
John Wayne
Film Actor / 1907 - 1979
John Wayne, one of the most popular film actors of the twentieth century, remains a popular American icon to this day. -
Roy Rogers
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- Cowboy Country Singers
- USO Entertainers
- Name Changers
Roy Rogers
Film Actor, Television Actor, Guitarist, Singer, Television Personality / 1911 - 1998
Roy Rogers was an American actor and singer best known as the “King of the Cowboys” for his heroic roles in musical westerns. His sidekick palomino, Trigger, and dog, Bullet often appeared with him.
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Clint Eastwood
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- Actors Turned Politicians
- Actors Turned Directors
- Best Director Oscar Winners
Clint Eastwood
Actor, Director / 1930 -
Clint Eastwood has made his name as a popular TV and film actor. He went on to become a famed director, working on several Academy Award-winning films.
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Olivia de Havilland
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- Best Actress Oscar Winners
- Notable Wild West Film Actors
- Famous Geminis
Olivia de Havilland
Film Actress, Pin-up / 1916 -
Best known as Melanie in Gone with the Wind, actress Olivia de Havilland won Academy Awards for her roles in To Each His Own and The Heiress. -
Gary Cooper
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- Best Actor Oscar Winners
- Oscar-Winning Portrayals
- The Ed Sullivan Show Guests
Gary Cooper
Film Actor / 1901 - 1961
Gary Cooper's movie career spanned from silent films into the 1950s. He won an Academy Award for his portrayal of Alvin York in Sergeant York.
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Robert Redford
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- Actors Turned Directors
- Best Director Oscar Winners
- Honorary Oscar Recipients
Robert Redford
Environmental Activist, Film Actor, Director, Producer / 1936 -
Robert Redford is a Hollywood legend, starring in several blockbuster films in his day, and producing and directing many others. He also helped start the Sundance Film Festival in the late 1970s.
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