A statue entitled Saint Longinus stands beneath the dome of St Peters Basilica in Rome. He was born on his parents' 1000-acre ranch near Saugus, in the northwestern part of Los Angeles County, which is now next door. Articles from Britannica Encyclopedias for elementary and high school students. A number, however, questioned why actors such as Ben Johnson, Victor McLaglen, Ward Bond and Ken Curtis, to name just a few, didn't make the cut. Although he was not treated with the level of hostility which is depicted in the film, he did need to overcome Japanese distrust and fear of the west. google_ad_client = "pub-0582656916058535"; Patrick Wayne Actor | The Searchers And there was a competitive faction in town, led by Lawrence Murphy. In addition to his film career as an actor, he was a producer of films, some of which he appeared in and some he didnt. Wead was at home one night when the cries of his daughter caused him to rush to her room, and he either tripped or slipped down a flight of stairs. The 1950s would see Wayne star in an Ireland-set romantic comedy The Quiet Man (1952) and two westerns, The Searchers (1956) and Rio Bravo (1959). The short scene provided historical accuracy whether it really occurred or not, as it was intended to, in a film which was largely fiction. Rooster is a good one, and I almost put it on there. He was later relieved from duty at a subsequent command by Henry Halleck, described as unfit for duty. Films like The Godfather, Star Wars, and Its a Wonderful Life. An image of Shimoda, Japan, taken from Commodore Matthew Perrys Narrative. The film was directed by John Ford (who appears as the character John Dodge in the film, played by Ward Bond) and was meant to be a tribute to the screenwriter with whom he had frequently collaborated. However, his 1972 film, The Cowboys, still remains one of his best performances. It ranks seventh because it has less syllables than some of those ranked higher. Wayne was also the prop man for this film, although he was uncredited. Good post! The only man in history who can wear a coonskin cap without looking like an idiot. George Washington McLintock is a historical name and provides the title for the movie, McLintock. He also contracted with partners in Santa Fe to provide beef to miners and with other ranches across the region. The following names stuck out for several reasons. Besides, She Wore a Yellow Ribbon is one of the John Ford cavalry pictures. Nathan Cutting Brittles ranks this high because a character that has three names should rank higher than characters that have two names. Chisums main contribution to the Lincoln County War was taking steps to end it by either capturing or killing Billy the Kid. Red River (1948), another candidate for the greatest western of all time, features Wayne as an autocratic, monomaniacal cattle baron at odds with the orphan boy he has reared (portrayed in adulthood by Montgomery Clift in his first screen role) and the modern values he represents. The Breaking of Boys and the Making of Men, "The tall, commanding figure of the prop boy looked right for the part and, when John Ford vouched for Wayne's dedication to work, [Raoul] Walsh arranged a screen test.". Finally Japanese destroyers sank the ship. In that span, The Duke portrayed many, many characters, but nearly all of them shared the same charms. Chance Buckman fought oil fires, flew airplanes and was based on a real person. Well, there is my list. He received the Academy Award for Best Actor in 1970 for his role as Rooster Cogburn in True Grit. Both claimed to have seen his body within the confines of the fort, near the chapel. CHARGE! His role in the 1962 film was short, as it was for most of the cast, other than Debbie Reynolds and George Peppard, whose roles covered multiple generations. He did well at school both academically and in football. One of the best directed by John Ford. His large ranch was acquired through the claiming of the land and occupying it with his herds. It was based on the book of the same name by Cornelius Ryan. Home > Fun > Movies > Hollywood Actors > Print Preview,