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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.
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John Wayne was treated 'like dirt' on set of one of his most iconic Western films
John Wayne was made into a superstar by director John Ford with 1939's Stagecoach, but the pair's first Western of the sound era saw Duke treated terribly on set
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John Wayne infuriated James Caan – ‘Robert Mitchem had to stop me punching Duke’
James Caan was 27 when cast as knife-throwing gambler Mississippi in Howard Hawks’ first remake of Rio Bravo, El Dorado. Co-starring opposite John Wayne and Robert Mitchum in the 1966 Western ...
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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.
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.'
ALL JOHN WAYNE MOVIES IN ORDER FROM THE START. by TankGuy • Created 13 years ago • Modified 13 years ago. List activity. 2.1M views. 3K this week. Create a new list. List your movie, TV & celebrity picks. 140 titles. Sort by List order. 1. The Big Trail. 1930 2h 5m Passed. 7.2 (4.5K) Rate.
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.
Jul 1, 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.
Jun 27, 2024 · John Wayne. Welcome to the official website of The Duke, an Academy Award winning American actor who became a popular icon through his roles in films made during Hollywood’s Golden Age.
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.