Author Topic: So who's your favorite western actor? (Read 13459 times)

Big Hext Finnigan · « **on:** December 09, 2003, 07:42:34 PM »

Yes.. that time of year. Making lists and all that good stuff.

So who is your favorite? Sure, give a couple if you want. Heck, even throw in the ones you hate or would rather ignore. Just grin while you post.

Adios,

ButlerFord45 · « **Reply #1 on:** December 09, 2003, 11:35:36 PM »

I'm guessing you mean actors after John, Clint and Tom

I've always wished Morgan Freeman would have done more westerns, I think his screen "tough guy" presence would have worked well.
While I have "Tombstone" on vhs and dvd, and is one of my all-time favorites, I hate Curt Russell, even if he did do a good job in the movie.

Since this post is for movie fans, I'd like to ask a quick question. There was a movie this past fall, Land's End or something that I missed, I think it was a Kevin Kostner film, any one know when it might be released on dvd?

williamlayton · « **Reply #2 on:** December 10, 2003, 12:32:00 AM »

tom and john are hard to beat, clint-well i can see john evertime-seems to be a reincarnation doan it. kosnr,kostner, coasner-aw heck ya know-has done some good westerns and i kinda like his style.
the lonesome dove duo are hard to beat--they, either of em could do most any western.
Then there is ol randolf scott--i like him.
we are forgetting some of the bad guys in this list also.
blessings

MOGorilla · « **Reply #3 on:** December 10, 2003, 02:03:09 AM »

First and foremost, I always have been and always will be a die hard John Wayne fan. When someone mentions the word western, I think John Wayne. After JW, I would be hard pressed to name a good follow up. I have always enjoyed Jack Elam, both villianous and humorous. I also loved Lee Van Cleef in "For a Few Dollars More" and "The Good, The Bad, and the Ugly". More modern westerns like Silverado and the recent Open Range are more ensemble pieces to me. I can't pin point one person in Silverado that stands out as the star, but can't imagine anyone else in any of the roles. I may be drummed out of Graybeards, but I have never seen Lonesome Dove, I always plan too, but something comes up. I really intend on watching it over the Christmas Vacation. It came out when I was working 60+ hours a week on a midnight shift. I did that for five years, since my timeing on catching it stinks. I have to hit the video store.

ButlerFord45 · « **Reply #4 on:** December 10, 2003, 02:51:05 AM »

Open Range!!! Lands End??? Not shure where that came from! Thanks MO.

Cheyenne Ranger · « **Reply #5 on:** December 10, 2003, 03:28:24 AM »

Couple more to consider....

Don't forget Tom Berenger in "The Rough Riders." Was at the end of the Cowboy era and I thought he was Teddy. Had to watch it twice to follow the story as I was watching Tom be Teddy and missed some of the story line.

Wife loves Sam Elliott in anything he does (Lonesome Dove, RR, etc)

Cheyenne

Capt Hamp Cox · « **Reply #6 on:** December 10, 2003, 04:33:00 AM »

Being old enough to remember some genuine "westerners" and cowmen who were born in the 1800's, I think Robert Duval has been able to convincingly portray their mannerisms (hand movements, facial expressions, vernacular) better than most other contemporary actors. From my perspective, he is probably the most believable of them all. I'd place Tom Sellek almost at the same level in that regard.

howdy doody · « **Reply #7 on:** December 10, 2003, 04:38:50 AM »

I like Tom and I like Robert Duvall a lot too. I wish more would make westerns so we had a bigger selection to choose from. :grin:

Big Hext Finnigan · « **Reply #8 on:** December 10, 2003, 04:44:35 AM »

Howdy all,

Glad to see the responses.
As an ACTOR, I think Duvall is the best. He molds himself to each role and can convincingly play parts other than western.

Selleck is great in his current roles and I appreciate the way he goes to bat for authenticity on his films. Still, he, like the Duke plays himself most of the times.

Oh, and like Howdy, I wish I had more folks to pick from in the movies. Still, it's better now than it was 5 years ago.

Adios,

williamlayton · « **Reply #9 on:** December 10, 2003, 12:03:35 PM »

Wal now lets see what we got here.
Tha Duke-could only pay himself. Well hisonself was pure western. Pure mans man.
Tom- Hard to figure this'un, but i'm bettin tha same mold. He's not much on hisownself. Seems ta go his on way. Take him or leave him.
Bobby Duval- If'n ya could say the only actor in tha bunch i'm guessin ya would name him. Man can make ya believe he is who he is playing-in anything.
Clint- Like tha Duke his big play is not sayin much, a lot.
Cosner- Three westerns, Three characters, Three good performances-Jest doan let him direct anythin, he can make a career outta one movie.
Then there is smiley.
Why not Ward Bond- He could almost out Duke tha Duke. Talk about side kicks in a lotta movies.
Doan fergit Gabby.
or chill wills.
What ever happened to Randolf Scott. Pure westerner.
blessings

Lone Yankee · « **Reply #10 on:** December 10, 2003, 10:49:35 PM »

Living: Tom Selleck and Sam Elliot.

Deceased: John Wayne, Randolph Scott and Ben Johnson.

Lone

williamlayton · « **Reply #11 on:** December 10, 2003, 11:15:58 PM »

ben johnson- fer sure. he was an oklahoma cowboy. got into tha movie business when he delivered a load of horses for a movie. tha boy was a real cowboy. that must have been in the 30's.
sam elliott- now there is a guy that is like ol john. notice how everthing is compared back to john.
blessings

44 Man · « **Reply #12 on:** December 11, 2003, 08:33:37 AM »

John Wayne was not only the best western actor, but was the untimate American patriot. It was hard to separate them. He played himself. But what about Clayton Moore? Maybe not the best actor, but I rushed home every afternoon from school to see him beat the bad guys! I ate, slept, and breathed "Lone Ranger"! I saw that his guns were up for sale last year, last bid I saw was $15000. I tried to get my wife to hock her car, but she resisted-a foolish, shortsighted move. I can see myself now, showing up at a match, shooting the originals. Probably would not go home. After the match, I would probably be riding a stick horse into the sunset. Nowdays, I will see every Tom Selleck western I can find. 44 Man

Big Hext Finnigan · « **Reply #13 on:** December 12, 2003, 03:05:13 AM »

I guess that's all the CAShooters around... or at least them that watch movies. :shock:

C'mon, even you lurkers can play on this one. :wink: :-)

Adios,

DB Leath · « **Reply #14 on:** December 12, 2003, 03:12:30 AM »

Tom is pretty good for modern times
Robert too

The Duke

Now for tv....well I liked Gene Autry..

lightnin Rick · « **Reply #15 on:** December 12, 2003, 02:56:51 PM »

besides the Duke, Clint and Tom. I really like Sam Elliot and Bruce Dern. Even tho Bruce almost always played a bad guy He is one of the best actors around.

Roy Cobb · « **Reply #16 on:** December 12, 2003, 04:49:23 PM »

BF the DVD of Open Range comes out on the 20th of January 2004
I will be standing in line!

williamlayton · « **Reply #17 on:** December 13, 2003, 12:13:03 AM »

now there is a classic bad guy--bruce.
blessings

ButlerFord45 · « **Reply #18 on:** December 13, 2003, 01:06:30 AM »

Roy, thanks for the release date. I guess the only way I'm gonna get to see this one is to buy it. I'll bring the popcorn if you'll grab a pop and we'll slide a copy in the demo player while we wait in line.

Will thanks for mentioning Ben Johnson, I'd forgotten him.

Who on here doesen't grin when Chief Dan George makes his apperance!!??

44 Man · « **Reply #19 on:** December 13, 2003, 03:15:06 AM »

I'd forgotton Chief Dan George! He was great in that Clint Eastwood movie (don't remember which one) as Clint's unappreciated buddy, but he was great. Amen on Open Range, I'll own a copy as soon as it comes out. Put it right next to Crossfire Trail. Who was the little guy that was the livery keeper? He's been around forever also.

Lady Graybeard · « **Reply #20 on:** December 13, 2003, 03:47:25 AM »

My list would be like this.
John Wayne
Sam Elliott
Tom Selleck
Roy Rogers and Dale Evans
Gene Autry
George "Gabby" Hayes
Ben Johnson
Smiley Burnette
James Arness
Lee Marvin
Lee Van Cleef
John Carradine
Ward Bond
James Garner
Lorne Greene
Michael Landon
Dan Blocker
Pernell Roberts
James Stewart
Pat Buttram
Clayton Moore
William Boyd
Clint Eastwood

I could go on and on but I will stop here.

Roy Cobb · « **Reply #21 on:** December 13, 2003, 04:26:21 AM »

The Livery Keeper in Open Range was Michael Jeter He passed recently (30 March 2003) and there was a dedication to him at the end of the film.

williamlayton · « **Reply #22 on:** December 13, 2003, 07:03:14 AM »

Ms gb,maam-
well i guess thar aint no question since all tha right answers an this here post--YA kinda like them shoot'em ups doancha.
blessings

Lady Graybeard · « **Reply #23 on:** December 13, 2003, 08:23:16 AM »

williamlayton,

Yes, I do. Listed below is TV westerns that I enjoyed watching while growing up in the 50's and 60's.

Hopalong Cassidy
The Lone Ranger
Gene Autry
The Cisco Kid
Wild Bill Hickok
Kit Carson
The Range Rider
Roy Rogers
Annie Oakley
Life and Legend of Wyatt Earp
Gunsmoke
Cheyenne
Sugarfoot
Bronco
Tales of Wells Fargo
Have Gun Will Travel
Wagon Train
Maverick
The Restless Gun
Colt .45
Tombstone Territory
Wanted Dead or Alive
The Texan
The Rifleman
Lawman
Death Valley Days
Rawhide
Bonanza
The Deputy
Laramie
Law of the Plainsman
The Rebel
Bat Masterson
The Gunslingers
The Westerners
The Virginian
Big Valley
The Dakotas
Branded
The Loner
Laredo
Wild, Wild West
Hondo
High Chaparral

williamlayton · « **Reply #24 on:** December 13, 2003, 12:58:34 PM »

whoa thar mam--you was one of them addicts-no wonder you an tha mr hit it off so good, and,well, er why he's still thar---he knows if'n he messes up-well, ya know all them shootin irons.
blessings

J.W.Neely · « **Reply #25 on:** December 14, 2003, 02:14:28 AM »

John W
Tom S
Lee M
Sam E
Ben J
Ward B
Bad Jack

RB Rooson · « **Reply #26 on:** December 14, 2003, 04:59:49 AM »

Tom Selleck........that was easy!

Capt Hamp Cox · « **Reply #27 on:** December 14, 2003, 07:21:09 AM »

Bein' kinda old, wore out, and on the verge of obsolescence my own self, I really enjoyed Richard Farnsworth's later performances. Found him to be very believable in each of his roles.

williamlayton · « **Reply #28 on:** December 14, 2003, 08:55:29 AM »

ya know, honestly, thar aint a bad pick in tha bunch.
blessings

savageT · « **Reply #29 on:** December 14, 2003, 09:33:14 AM »

I've seen an awful lot of very famous cowboys mentioned here that were on the big screen, but I think we missed a Big Hero from the 40's and 50's.......... He always rode a white horse, wore a big white hat, fought like ten men, carried two six guns, shot straight from the hip, and sang a good song. His son, the actor/comedian, just passed away a few months ago..........................
How 'bout it Howdy.......do we have any guesses?

Jim