Greatest Western Actors Ever (No John Wayne on This List!)

They say John Wayne was the West, but what about the actors who truly brought depth and grit to the genre? From Clint Eastwood's morally complex anti-heroes to Gary Cooper's legendary naturalism — and even a Western star who lost half a finger on his gun hand — this list dives into the greatest actors who made Westerns unforgettable. And no, John Wayne didn't make the cut — but for a reason you won't want to miss. You might also like: The Roles John Wayne Rejected Because of His American Values    • The Roles John Wayne Rejected Because...   The Only 10 Westerns That Matter, According to Tarantino    • The Only 10 Westerns That Matter, Acc...   Don't forget to like, subscribe, and hit that bell icon for more TV & movie magic. #TomMix #WesternActors #ClintEastwood #JohnWayne #LeeVanCleef