In showbiz reference books Mr Faye lists a dozen films in which he supplied comic diversion to the likes of Gary Cooper, John Wayne and Cary Grant, and a dozen shows in which he starred in television.

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Over the years, it drew New York socialites, Chicago beef barons, European aristocracy, Gary Cooper, Lana Turner, John Wayne, Jack Nicholson, the Eagles, and Bill Murray.

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Westerns featuring the likes of Gary Cooper, Roy Rogers and John Wayne were filmed around Santa Clarita, which has a star walkway honouring film and TV actors.

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