Oscar-winning actor John Wayne once explained why he was so disappointed with a Gary Cooper film for how it 'mocked' America's highest award for valor.

'True Grit' actor John Wayne believed that Westerns could be understood in every country around the world for very specific reasons.

'True Grit' actor John Wayne much preferred the ending of the movie compared to the book for an 'uplifting' reason.

Oscar-winning actor John Wayne once recalled the last day he spent with John Ford before he died, which was remarkably sentimental.

Oscar-winning actor John Wayne was once frustrated with getting typecast in his movies, but he explained how he got past it.

Here's a list of 8 John Wayne movies where he served as a prop man before he managed to catch his big break into stardom.

Oscar-winning actor John Wayne thought actors starring in films aimed at older audiences should have to show them to their daughters.

'True Grit' actor John Wayne once said that John Ford intentionally didn't compliment his acting chops until he won an Oscar.

Actor James Arness and the rest of the 'Gunsmoke' cast watched the series premiere together, only to find a major surprise.

Actor John Wayne once revealed his real thoughts on Sam Peckinpah's 'The Wild Bunch' – he called it 'disasteful' for specific reasons.

Here's why Oscar-winning actor John Wayne should have won his career award for his final performance in 'The Shootist' instead of 'True Grit.'

Oscar-winning actor John Wayne decided to try his hand at directing 'The Alamo' partly because of his fear that his acting career could come to an end.

John Wayne and John Ford made one of the most legendary actor-director duos in Hollywood history. Here's a look at all of the movies that they made together.

'Gunsmoke' actor James Arness and Oscar-winning Western movie star John Wayne demonstrated why they had similar paths, but incredibly differing legacies.

'True Grit' actor John Wayne played dominoes on the set with other members of the crew and cast, which resulted in some hysterical antics.

'True Grit' actor John Wayne once wrote an angry letter to Ronald Reagan over politics involving his supporters that he found 'misleading.'

Oscar-winning actor John Wayne once explained the qualities that he thought made a 'real man,' which informed his decision-making when it came to roles.

Oscar-winning actor John Wayne had a meaningful hug after leaving the stage at his final public appearance at the 1979 Academy Awards.

'Red River' actors John Wayne and Montgomery Clift had an epic final fistfight in the climax, which the Western legend made sure went perfect.

Here's a behind-the-scenes peek at John Ford's 'The Quiet Man' that shows John Wayne on one knee proposing to Maureen O'Hara.