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One of the most famous cowboys turned actor was Ben Johnson, (June 13, 1918 – April 8, 1996) an American stuntman, world champion rodeo cowboy, and Academy Award-winning actor. The son of a rancher, Johnson arrived in Hollywood to deliver a consignment of horses for a film.
1. John Wayne. John Wayne was born Marion Robert Morrison in Iowa, to Mary Alberta (Brown) and Clyde Leonard Morrison, a pharmacist.
The Western genre has delivered some of the most well-known names in film history. John Wayne, Clint Eastwood, Henry Fonda, and James Stewart thrived in the medium. Some moved on to different types of films, while others never left.
The most famous cowboy is Buffalo Bill Cody. He has been consistently recognized for showmanship and popularity throughout American history. When it comes to determining the most famous cowboy in American history, one name stands out above the rest: Buffalo Bill Cody.