John Wayne was a popular actor throughout Hollywood's Golden Age, known for his roles in western and war films. He won the 1970 Academy Award for Best Actor for his role in True Grit.
'Red River' actor John Wayne took the stage at the 1970 Oscars ceremony to introduce an iconic American comedian, describing him as having 'true grit.'
'True Grit' actor John Wayne and 'The Lone Ranger' star Clayton Moore didn't like where the Western genre went, blaming this industry evolution for its death.