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Marion Robert Morrison (May 26, 1907 – June 11, 1979), professionally known as John Wayne and nicknamed "the Duke", was an American actor who became a popular icon through his starring roles in films which were produced during Hollywood's Golden Age, especially in Western and war movies.
John Wayne. Actor: True Grit. John Wayne was born Marion Robert Morrison in Iowa, to Mary Alberta (Brown) and Clyde Leonard Morrison, a pharmacist. He was of English, Scottish, Ulster-Scots, and Irish ancestry.
Apr 3, 2014 · John Wayne was one of the most popular film actors of the 20th century, known for roles in films such as 'True Grit' and 'The Alamo.'
American actor, director, and producer John Wayne (1907–1979) began working on films as an extra, prop man and stuntman, mainly for the Fox Film Corporation.
John Wayne. Actor: True Grit. John Wayne was born Marion Robert Morrison in Iowa, to Mary Alberta (Brown) and Clyde Leonard Morrison, a pharmacist. He was of English, Scottish, Ulster-Scots, and Irish ancestry.
Jun 7, 2024 · John Wayne, major American motion-picture actor who embodied the image of the strong, taciturn cowboy or soldier and who in many ways personified the idealized American values of his era. He is best known for the films he made with directors John Ford and Howard Hawks.
Nov 24, 2009 · On June 11, 1979, John Wayne, an iconic American film actor famous for starring in countless westerns, dies at age 72 after battling cancer for more than a decade. The actor was born Marion...
Mar 24, 2024 · From Stagecoach to The Searchers to True Grit, this is Collider's ranking of the greatest, most iconic John Wayne movies.
Explore his life from his humble beginnings as Marion Morrison to being known worldwide to his fans as classic Western movie star John Wayne.
Mar 24, 2014 · The biography “John Wayne: The Life and Legend” looks at the movie star who “found the character the average man wants himself, his brother or his kid to be.”.
