The Multi-Faceted Gary Cooper
Few American western heroes managed to cross over genres, but Gary Cooper did this and then some! Breaking into the acting scene in 1925, Cooper would star in top films until 1961, spanning several genres.
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Despite his flexibility, it was westerns where Cooper earned his stripes and as one of the best western heroes around he charmed audiences worldwide. Man of the West and High Noon were two of his notable successes.