Posts from Hondo Duke Lane in thread „Is there an Actor who will have the appeal that John Wayne had.“

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Great idea for a thread Hondo! The only one I can think of that could really match Duke in the longterm would probably be Clint Eastwood, he is somewhat of an icon having made many great pictures over a near 60 year career and he also benefits from much exposure to younger and wider audiences by having his films played all the time on television. Another contender could perhaps be Stallone because of longevity, appeal and again his films are never off television. Besides that I just don't see anyone coming close to the Duke in worldwide fame and lasting appeal. While Harrison Ford has been good in a few things and iconic in Star Wars I don't think he's famous or prominent enough to match Duke's appeal worldwide, in 50 years people will probably still be watching Star Wars but I think that will be more about the film than Ford himself whereas John Wayne movies are almost a genre of their own.

Forgot about Clint Eastwood. He is the closest icon to John Wayne. I will concede to you on that one. And of course the Indiana Jones Movies too from Harrison Ford.

Cheers Hondo

This topic is unusual in some ways, but to simplify so it won't get way out of sorts. My topic is simple. Is there an actor today that will had an appeal like John Wayne has 34 years (June 11, 2013) after his death? I am a day ahead of his anniversary date. Duke has still been a topic both positive and negative in today's society. His movies are on TV all the time, and he is still popular according to the annual poll from Harris.

Do you think any actor will have this kind of appeal when they die?

Let me start and say, that Harrison Ford could fit that mold. He has done adventure, drama, lite comedy, epic type movies, sci-fi, bio and action. He has been in westerns and TV as well. He does make headlines from time to time but for the most part, his movies are the ones that will be around for years to come and he will in my opinion appeal to generations to come. Is he like John Wayne? Maybe not but he is the closest to him in terms of this subject.

Love to hear your opinions.

And by the way they are opinions, no need to be nasty about it. When you mention the person or persons (male and/or female), tell us why you think they would be in this category.

Cheers, Hondo