They may have starred in other films, but these actors are most famous for playing rough-and-tumble cowboys throughout their movie careers.
Though their respective careers aren't exclusive to the genre, there are great actors who are known only for their Western movies. Typically, this is because they've starred in more Westerns than any other type of films. Apart from movies, some have also starred in Western television series, or even featured in Western-themed comic books, radio shows, and other media.
9 George "Gabby" Hayes The man who popularized phrases like "young whippersnapper" and "yer darn tootin'!" George "Gabby" Hayes is the most famous funny Western sidekick in American film. Though he also played non-comical villains and heroes in some of his 174 Westerns, Hayes is best known for being the fiery old sidekick to stars like Roy Rogers, John Wayne, and Randolph Scott.
6 Tom Mix The Hollywood legend Tom Mix appeared in 291 movies in total, 200 of which were Western films. Mix is easily the most prolific of the great actors only known for their Western movies. The reason why Mix isn't a household name today is that most of his movies were made during the silent film era.
4 Richard Boone Richard Boone had a prolific career in Broadway productions before he began starring in war and Western movies. One of the more well-rounded performers among great actors only known for their Western movies, Boone established himself as a serious dramatic actor. His most famous movies are a mix of Westerns and other genres, such as Arrangement, God's Gun, The Big Sleep, Vicki, and City of Bad Men.
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