Rooster Cogburn (character) 1978 TV sequel starred Warren Oates in the featured role. The 2010 film stars Jeff Bridges as Cogburn. John Wayne won the Academy Award for Best Actor for his role as Cogburn in the 1969 film. On January 24, 2011, Jeff Bridges was nominated for the same award for his portrayal of Cogburn. Reuben Cogburn was born on July 15, 1825. Cogburn was a veteran of the American Civil War who served under Confederate guerrilla leader William Quantrill, where he lost his eye. He was married first to an Illinois woman who left him to return to her first husband
Charles Portis for his performance as Rooster Cogburn in "True Grit", one of the top box office hits of 1969. "True Grit" was released on June 11, 1969, earning USD$14.25 million at the box office. A second film version, written and directed by Joel and Ethan Coen, debuted in December 2010. Portis published several short pieces in "The Atlantic Monthly", including the memoir "Combinations of Jacksons" and the story "I Don't Talk Service No More". As of 2010, Portis lived in Little Rock, Arkansas. Novels Nonfiction Short fiction, articles, etc. Charles Portis Charles McColl Portis (born December 28, 1933) is an American