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
True Grit (2010 film) million. "True Grit" was the only mainstream movie of the 2010 holiday season to exceed the revenue expectations of its producers. Based on that performance, "The Los Angeles Times" predicted that the film would likely become the second-highest grossing western of all time when inflation is discounted, exceeded only by "Dances with Wolves". On Thursday, December 23, 2010, it opened to behind "Little Fockers" and "Tron: Legacy". On Friday, December 24, 2010, it went up to behind "Little Fockers". On Friday, December 31, 2010, it went up to and then on January 1, 2011, it went back to until January