John Wayne filmography into other genres as well, including several films dealing with the Second World War (notably "The Longest Day" and "In Harm's Way)". Wayne made some of his most prominent films during this period, including John Ford's "The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance" (1962) with James Stewart. Wayne's political views came under harsh attack from film critics with the release of "The Green Berets" (1968), which Wayne produced and co-directed as well as starred in. The following year, however, he would be praised by critics for his performance in "True Grit", which would earn him an Academy Award for Best Actor.
John Abbey (actor) John Abbey (actor) John Abbey (born June 21, 1935) is an American born actor best known for portraying the title role in the French film "Mr. Freedom", directed by fellow American expatriate William Klein. Born in Denver, Colorado in 1935, Abbey appeared in a few uncredited roles in American and English films before coming to France, where he played American characters in film and television throughout the 1960s and 1970s. He has since retired from acting. He spoke fluent French as well. In addition to "Mr. Freedom", Abbey is known for his supporting role as "Lacs" in Jacques Tati's 1967