New Harris Poll...Duke's Moving Up!

Hi

I think its probably about right though, the test i use is in twenty-five years will Tom Hanks or Johnny Depp still be around or as popular as they are now. Before I would have argued aginst Johnny Depp but his last couple of pictures that I saw weren't bad.

Regards

Arthur

Just goes to show you - Duke's contribution to the entertainment industry is timeless!!
Cheers - Jay

Not to sound negative in my remark but, the only thing I saw wrong with the top ten list was that george cLOONEY was on it.

I agree though, The Duke is still tops and I doubt that Tom Hanks and Johnny Depp will be as popular for that length of time -- though I do like both of them.

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Originally posted by arthurarnell@Jan 20 2006, 05:24 PM
Hi

I think its probably about right though, the test i use is in twenty-five years will Tom Hanks or Johnny Depp still be around or as popular as they are now. Before I would have argued aginst Johnny Depp but his last couple of pictures that I saw weren't bad.
Regards

Arthur

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I agree entirely, but I just can't see these two sustaining it,
maybe, they'll prove us wrong

Interesting that this poll has stars out with seven of the ten not having a film out in 2005. I guess it shows that the quality of movies were pretty bad this past year. And the top five didn't release a movie that year.

Good to see Duke move up. Not saying that he's not good but saying that the top ten are stronger than the actors of today.

Looking at The Harris Poll, you will see that Duke, Clint Eastwood and Mel Gibson are the only ones who have been in the top 10 since 1994.

Here is some other interesting statics:

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Bases/Groups as listed below: Favorite Movie Star

Men John Wayne

Women Tom Hanks

Whites Tom Hanks

African Americans Denzel Washington

Hispanics Mel Gibson/Katherine Hepburn (tie)

Conservatives Tom Hanks/John Wayne (tie)

Liberals Johnny Depp

Moderates Tom Hanks

Post-graduates Harrison Ford

Southerners Brad Pitt

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I'm from the south and I'm not sure where Brad Pitt came from.

Cheers B)

The Duke Rules. Few on that list will be on a similar list 27 years after their passing.

GSP

I'm not sure about many on the top ten list, but then I don't follow the latest in Hollywood Cinema. It is truly amazing that a man who passed away nearly 27 years ago ranks tied for third place, given the short term memory of so many. I for one am glad he's there, his many fans will continue to enjoy his films and honor the man as a film screen legend and man of his word.

Roger.

I was worried about the release of this years Harris poll as I thought that is would represent the end of Dukes tenure in it following his dramatic plunge last year and many commentators confirmed my fears. Thankfully this was not the case and Duke is now stronger than ever, the two men above him wont last long, I have seen no Johnny Depp movies although I do like Hanks however he is defently no John Wayne.

I think factors such as global terrorism have a lot to do with John Wayne being so popular, people are searching for heroes whom would totally oppose this and Duke fits this category to a T. I believe after September the 11th, car bumper stickers stating 'Where are you John Wayne America needs you' soared dramatically, that for me says everything.

Honest, strong, talented, commited and passionate, just a few reasons why John Wayne is STATISTICALLY the most popular actor of all time.

Not a huge fan of Johnny Depp, even though his performance in Pirates of the Carribean was great fun. He has a fascination with ripping on the US, and not in a contructive way. Tom Hanks I will still hold out total judgement on him as I enjoy allot of his films.

I think Duke's memory will be ageless. Long after some of these people on this list have been forgotten, Duke will still be there. His movies have a special appeal and his screen presence is very strong.
Cheers - Jay

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Originally posted by Robbie@Jan 22 2006, 10:58 AM
Honest, strong, talented, commited and passionate, just a few reasons why John Wayne is STATISTICALLY the most popular actor of all time.

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Truer words were never spoken!

Another reason I think John Wayne maintains popularity is that his movies are readily available to be watched on many cable channels, and many folks have an opportunity to see them, that may not have seen them before. All of a sudden, when they realize how good the Duke is, they say, "Wow! Where has he been all my life?" and they watch more and more, and they start buying them, especially on DVD (are they even available on VHS anymore, outside of the used market??).

Then they get on the computer looking for other Duke fans, and hopefully they end up here :lol: :lol: :lol: !

Chester

Here another possibility. There was as I count, 10 DVD's released in 2005. The movies released were The Sea Chase, Blood Alley, Tall in the Saddle, :o The Train Robbers, McQ, :lol: The High & The Mighty, Island in the Sky, <_< McLintock, Hondo, & 3 Godfathers.

That's incredible even for John Wayne. I can't wait to see what comes out this year.

Cheers B)

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Originally posted by Hondo Duke Lane@Jan 25 2006, 01:28 AM
Here another possibility. There was as I count, 10 DVD's released in 2005. The movies released were The Sea Chase, Blood Alley, Tall in the Saddle, :o The Train Robbers, McQ, :lol: The High & The Mighty, Island in the Sky, <_< McLintock, Hondo, & 3 Godfathers.

That's incredible even for John Wayne. I can't wait to see what comes out this year.

Cheers B)

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Yep, 2005 was a great year for The Duke's movies being released. I hope we get as lucky this year and finally see Fort Apache, Allegheny Uprising and others come to DvD.

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Originally posted by The Ringo Kid@Jan 25 2006, 02:50 PM
Yep, 2005 was a great year for The Duke's movies being released. I hope we get as lucky this year and finally see Fort Apache, Allegheny Uprising and others come to DvD.

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Do you think we will get 10 DVD Duke releases in 2006, Carl? If yes, what would they be out of curosity?

We are getting off topic, but what the hey!

Cheers B)

I was so happy when I saw this poll. There is hope for this country yet.

Just to update this thread, it seems our beloved Duke is still in the top ten, remaining in #3 for the second year in a row, and in the top ten for the past 12 years (maybe more, but that's as much as the chart showed).

The only others who have that distinction are Clint Eastwood and Mel Gibson

Check out these two links -

http://www.harrisinteractive.c…is_poll/index.asp?PID=720

http://www.time.com/time/arts/article/0,8599,1580564,00.html

Not too bad for a dead guy, coming up on the 100th anniversary of his birth!

Chester

Hi Chester

Interesting results

I can see why Harrison Ford wants to make Indy 4!!

I'm a bit surprised at Denzil Washington at 1 . Whilst he is a good actor I wouldnt have thought he had that much of a following.

Tom Hanks is fairly reliable as is Mel Gibson. In regards to Clint I think it is more memory than acting as I reckon apart from odd cameo he will do only directing now.

Johnny Depp is boosted by Pirates plus anything Tim Burton does.

Expect Leonardo Di Caprio to feature next year as he seems to want to act again whether he stays there is another matter.

Anyway good to see "Our Man" there considering that his popularity is ALL due to fans and no active publicity from Wayne Enterprises or Batjac it is a hell of an achievement.

Mike

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Hi Chester

I'm a bit surprised at Denzil Washington at 1 . Whilst he is a good actor I wouldnt have thought he had that much of a following.

Mike

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I can see why Duke, and Clint are there, but when you
see who is number one, it does make a mockery
of these so called 'Polls'

Hi Keith

I wouldnt think it would be about sales of DVD's etc.

More likely a loaded question like who do you respect as actor etc polled outside a cinema showing a Denzil Washigton movie LOL

Or am I being cynical?

Mike