Legendary actor John Wayne — “the Duke” — was known for his Westerns and war movies during the Golden Age of Cinema. He died at 72 in 1979. His belongings offered a glimpse into a decadeslong career ...

"I didn’t want to be an actor," Robert said. "I was 18. My whole life, at that point, was cars and wanting to race. When The Cowboys came along around 1972, Bruce Dern eventually played the part of ...

After getting his start on TV, Robert Carradine appeared in a classic John Wayne-led Western that was especially significant to The Duke's career.

Here’s a look back at what happened in the Chicago area on Feb. 6, according to the Tribune’s archives. Is an important event missing from this date? Email us. Front page flashback: Feb. 7, 2025 ...

A rumor that circulated online in January 2026 claimed actor John Wayne, nicknamed "The Duke," once penned an inspiring letter to — and later visited — a rural Montana school, sending the classroom a ...

EXCLUSIVE: Teton Ridge Entertainment, the TWG Global-owned film and TV studio, has pacted with John Wayne Enterprises for the exclusive life rights of the Oscar-winning Hollywood star across film and ...

John Wayne's towering influence over American film and culture is once again in the spotlight, as the 46th anniversary of his death prompts renewed reflection on the actor's extraordinary legacy – and ...

Serial killer John Wayne Gacy’s crimes are being documented in the new Peacock true crime series Devil in Disguise: John Wayne Gacy. In light of the show’s premiere, Life & Style breaks down ...

John Wayne Gacy and his victims’ stories are being told in a new series, “Devil in Disguise: John Wayne Gacy.” The 8-episode Peacock show, now streaming, takes a different approach than most true ...

Kim Byers will never forget the strange contractor who walked into her job and later murdered her childhood friend. On Dec. 11, 1978, John Wayne Gacy walked into Nisson Pharmacy in Des Plaines, ...