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5. Scott Glenn as Wes Hightower in Urban Cowboy

Sun Sep 14, 2025, 12:54 PM

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Scott Glenn once said that he had a big ego and didn't bother showing up for the audition for Urban Cowboy.

He said he dressed up in his cowboy gear and walked into the bar when he knew the crew and cameras were there.

Scott then found the toughest looking guy in the bar and said, "You're in my seat."

The toughest looking guy got out of that seat and moved to a different seat.

Scott Glenn says that's how he got the part of Hightower.

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