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) 3, 2011. It stayed until January 14 and then went down to behind "The Green Hornet" and "The Dilemma". On February 11, 2011, it went down to behind "Justin Bieber: Never Say Never", "Just Go With It", "Gnomeo and Juliet", "The Eagle", "The Roommate", "The King's Speech", "No Strings Attached", and "Sanctum". It closed in theaters on April 28, 2011. "True Grit" took in an additional $15 million in what is usually a slow month for movie attendance, reaching $110 million. According to Box Office Mojo, "True Grit" has grossed over $170 million domestically and $250 million worldwide as of