Movie star John Wayne once performed a nice act while filming 'The Searchers' that gave him the name 'The Man With the Big Eagle.'

'Gunsmoke' actor James Arness once worked for John Wayne, who let him out of the contract because he felt 'embarrassed' making money off of him.

'The Green Berets' actor John Wayne felt the need to create a 'flawless' hero on the screen to compensate for a real-life regret.

Western star Clint Eastwood once explained why John Wayne's fearlessness contributed to one of the most 'brilliant' performances of his career.

'The Shootist' was one of John Wayne's best performances, but he didn't earn an Oscar nomination. Here's how he responded to those initially outraged by the lack of acknowledgment.

James Arness took his role on 'Gunsmoke' so seriously that he turned down a part in an Oscar-winning John Wayne movie.

Actor John Wayne's name is closely associated with Westerns, but he felt "ashamed" to star in them for quite some time, wanting to make a career change.

Movie star John Wayne knew a good prank when he saw one. He turned one from Grant Withers right back against him.

Movie star John Wayne put everything that he had into making 'The Alamo,' but he came to regret one serious decision during the Oscar campaign.

'True Grit' star John Wayne was invited to take part in Dean Martin's celebrity roast, where his segment resulted in an absolute laugh riot.

Movie star John Wayne once put his 'El Dorado' co-star, Ed Asner, through a first-day 'roast test,' but it didn't change his opinion of him.

Movie star John Wayne and director John Ford became one of Hollywood's most iconic duos. Here's a look at how the filmmaker gave him a platform to show his talent.

Actor John Wayne felt terrible regret after turning down an iconic movie role that ultimately went to fellow Western star Clint Eastwood.

Actor John Wayne once wanted Maureen O'Hara to go drinking with him while filming 'McLintock!,' but she went to far lengths to not have to go.

Legendary filmmaker Howard Hawks trusted John Wayne's instincts in a way that went beyond his known ability as an actor.

'Hondo' actor Geraldine Page once revealed that John Wayne took out his frustration on child actor Lee Aaker when he wouldn't do what he was asked.

Actor John Wayne once referred to a Christmas-released movie that he starred in as the film that made him realize that he couldn't play the young hero anymore.

Movie star John Wayne once explained why it was difficult playing Ringo Star in 'Stagecoach' as John Ford's 'idea of a man.'

'The Searchers' actor John Wayne once revealed that he hated an element that came with acting that made him a lot of enemies in Hollywood.

Movie star John Wayne thanked these 2 actors for turning down movie roles that ultimately became wild successes for him.