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8. John Wayne Finally Wins One

Throughout his 50-year career, in spite of the fact that he anchored some of the most iconic films of all time, John Wayne was only recognized for his acting talent twice. The first time came in 1950 for his performance in The Sands of Iwo Jima. The second nomination, and Wayne’s only win, came for his performance as Rooster Cogburn in 1969’s True Grit. As he accepted his award for nearly a half century’s work, Wayne was his typical concise self, saying, “I feel very grateful, very humble, and all thanks to many, many people.”

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