On February 27, 2026, John Wayne is currently ranked #888 among the most popular actors online with 4,756 daily Wikipedia pageviews. The most popular works John Wayne has appeared in include I Love Lucy (TV) and The Cowboys (movie).
John Wayne Popularity History
Wikipedia popularity rank over the last 30 days
| Date | Rank | Pageviews |
|---|---|---|
| Feb 26, 2026 | #888 | 4,756 |
| Feb 25, 2026 | #671 | 5,375 |
| Feb 24, 2026 | #488 | 6,795 |
| Feb 23, 2026 | #672 | 5,807 |
| Feb 22, 2026 | #624 | 7,172 |
| Feb 21, 2026 | #722 | 6,213 |
| Feb 20, 2026 | #789 | 5,210 |
Top Movies - John Wayne
Ranked by engagement score
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The Cowboys
Popularity:#1,841MovieWil AndersenThe Cowboys is a 1972 American Western film featuring John Wayne and young actors taking on the role of cowboys on a cattle drive.0.3Low - 2

The Searchers
Popularity:#2,281MovieEthan EdwardsThe Searchers is an American epic Western film directed by John Ford, based on the novel by Alan Le May. It follows a Civil War veteran's relentless search for his abducted niece.0.2Low - 3

McQ
Popularity:#6,226MovieMcQMcQ is a 1974 American neo-noir crime action film starring John Wayne as Detective Lieutenant Lon McQ, who delves into the murder of his close friend and exposes corrupt police activities involving confiscated drugs.0.0Low - 4

The Train Robbers
Popularity:#6,421MovieLaneThe Train Robbers is a 1973 American Western film directed by Burt Kennedy, starring John Wayne and Ann-Margret. The plot follows Lane, hired by a widow to recover stolen gold for a reward.0.0Low - 5

Brannigan
Popularity:#6,936MovieLt. Jim BranniganBrannigan is a 1975 British action thriller film starring John Wayne and Richard Attenborough. The story follows a Chicago detective sent to London to organize the extradition of an American mobster, who gets kidnapped, leading to a clash of policing styles.0.0Low - 6

Brother, Can You Spare a Dime?
Popularity:#8,879MovieSelf (archive footage)Brother, Can You Spare a Dime? is a documentary film that creatively combines period music, film clips, and newsreel footage to provide a visual insight into the American entertainment industry during the Great Depression.0.0Low








