John Wayne’s career in Western movies cemented him as one of the genre’s biggest icons, and he cemented his status by ending his Western career on a perfect note in The Shootist. While Wayne’s career included acclaimed roles outside of Westerns, like The Quiet Man and The Longest Day, he was best known for his gruff cowboy and lawman characters. In fact, his breakout role in Hollywood came with his terrific role in Stagecoach.