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Marion Mitchell Morrison (born Marion Robert Morrison; May 26, 1907 – June 11, 1979), known professionally as John Wayne and nicknamed Duke, was an American actor and filmmaker. An Academy Award-winner for True Grit (1969), Wayne was among the top box office draws for three decades.
John Wayne’s Life. Welcome to the official website of The Duke, an Academy Award winning American actor who became a popular icon through his film roles made during Hollywood’s Golden Age. MAY 26, 1907. Marion Robert Morrison is Born. Wayne was born Marion Robert Morrison in Winterset, Iowa.
Mar 24, 2014 · He was the strong, forthright hero: authentic, stubborn, sometimes pigheaded but dedicated to justice and capable of tenderness and sacrifice; a solitary figure, called upon to defend the homestead...
