What Western Actor Are You?

Most famous for his role as Lucas McCain in 'The Rifleman,' Connors actually started out playing baseball in the Minor Leagues and a little bit of Major League ball as well. After realizing sports wouldn't be his career, he started acting. He also appeared in 'Flipper,' as well as 'Roots,' which earned him an Emmy Award nomination. He died at the age of 71.

Fess Parker is most famous for his roles as the legendary Daniel Boone in the six-year television series and as the hero of the Alamo, Davy Crockett, in the Walt Disney miniseries, as well as numerous other roles. He is also noted for his Fess Parker Winery, which is located on the Foxen Canyon Wine Trail.

Although he started out with a rough childhood--bouncing between his mother's home and his uncle's, and spending some time in a boys' home and the military--he starred in several westerns, mostly as an antihero. He eventually earned the nickname 'The King of Cool.'

Made famous for his role in 'Gunsmoke,' where he played the leading role for 20 years, Arness achieved a cult-like following later for his role as Zeb Macahan in 'How the West Was Won.' His popularity was sky-high in Europe, although he never won quite as much popularity in the United States.

Clint Eastwood might have a rather questionable personal life, but one cannot possibly deny his success as an actor. In fact, he is possibly considered one of the greatest western actors of all time.

John Wayne, also known as 'The Duke,' is not only one of the most prominent western actors, but he is also named among the Greatest Male Screen Legends of All Time. With a 50-year acting career and over 140 pictures to his name, few actors have been more successful than John Wayne. He was also very active politically, using his influence to support many conservative politicians.