That's alot of bile Gorch! Must have been building up haha. While I see what you mean about his imagine Kevin I don't think Selleck's career could at all be compared to the Duke's in terms of success or renown. Isn't he mainly known as a reliable t.v actor (Magnum, Blue Bloods, Friends) who did a few comedies in the early 90's?
Posts from The Irish Duke in thread „Is there an Actor who will have the appeal that John Wayne had.“
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Indiana Jones too does make Ford iconic, especially for a certain generation, I guess iv'e just never been a big fan of his movies outside those successful franchises but those films will definitely stand the test of time.
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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.
