Perhaps more than most genres, Westerns are driven by star power. Certain movie stars possess the ideal qualities to portray Western heroes and villains properly. During Hollywood's Golden Era, actors ...

Among the most iconic genres to ever grace the small screen, Western shows have always been a vital form of entertainment on television and have created some of the most legendary figures for fans.

When it comes to Westerns, it's the characters who make or break the genre. A good Western hero is the type of figure you can get behind — a lawman, an outlaw, a bounty hunter, or a gunslinger who ...

From The Lone Ranger to Marshal Matt Dillon, we've ranked the greatest heroes and protagonists of classic Western TV shows.