This reference provides biographies and Western filmographies for nearly 1000 men and women who have contributed to at least three "A" Westerns. They are arranged by their role in film production, and include cinematographers, screenwriters, composers, actors, actresses and directors.

From "High Noon" to "Unforgiven", the "A" Western represents the pinnacle of Western filmmaking. More intellectual, ambitious and time-consuming than the readily-produced "B" or serial Westerns, these films rely on hundreds of talented artists. This reference provides biographies and Western filmographies for nearly 1000 men and women who have contributed to at least three "A" Westerns. These contributors are arranged by their role in film production. Cinematographers, screenwriters, composers, actors, actresses, and directors receive complete biographical treatment; writers whose work was used in at least two Westerns are also featured. An appendix lists well-known actors who have appeared in either one or two "A" Westerns, as specified.