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Marion Robert Morrison [1] [a] (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.
- January 1, 1
- Winterset, Iowa, USA
- January 1, 1
- Los Angeles, California, USA
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.
YearTitleRoleDirector1926Yale Football Player1926Guard1926Extra1927ExtraJohn 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.
- May 26, 1907
- June 11, 1979
John Drury arrives in town and is taken on as a hero by the townspeople after he saves a horse's life. They ask him to lead them in their fight against the mysterious Hawk who has been plaguing them for years with theft, arson and murder.
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