John Wayne may have starred in countless movies during his long and iconic career. But he certainly didn't feel the love from the Academy Awards. In fact, Wayne received very few nominations and even fewer wins during his 50 plus year career.
Wayne starred in over 170 films during his career. But according to his official website, Wayne only garnered three Oscar nominations for his career. It's a slight that many of his fanbase would call blasphemy. So which films put Wayne in contention for Academy Award gold?
Wayne was first nominated for Best Actor for "Sands of Iwo Jima" in 1949
He wouldn't have another nomination for another decade. This time, Wayne's work behind the camera caught the Academy's attention. His film "The Alamo" got a Best Picture nomination in 1960. Given a hard and at times cursed production, Wayne was probably happy his film got recognized.