John Wayne
| First Name | John |
| Middle Name | Michael |
| Last Name | Wayne |
| Full Name at Birth | Marion Michael Morrison |
| Other Names | `Duke``JW` |
| Age | 72 (age at death) |
| Date of Birth | May 26, 1907 |
| Birthplace | Winterset, Iowa |
| Date of Death | June 11, 1979 |
| Location of Death | Los Angeles, California |
| Cause of Death | Lung & Stomach Cancer |
| Height | 6' 4½" (194 cm) |
| Build | Average |
| Eye Color | Blue |
| Hair Color | Brown - Light |
| Star Sign | Gemini |
| Religion | Roman Catholic |
| Ethnicity | White |
| Nationality | American |
| High School | Glendale Union High School, Glendale, CA |
| University | University of Southern California (1925-7) |
| Occupation Category | Actor |
| Claim to Fame | The Duke |
| Father | Clyde Morrison |
| Mother | Mary Morrison |
| Friends | Paul Fix, Bruce Cabot, John Ford, Dean Martin, Howard Hawks, Susan Hayward, Lauren Bacall, Laraine Day, Pedro Armendariz, James Edward Grant, Dick Powell, William Holden, Darryl Zanuck, James Arness, Hal B. Wallis, Ronald Reagan, Andy Devine, Claire Trevor, George O'Brien, Budd Boetticher, Walter Reed, Ben Johnson, Jennifer Jones, Grant Withers, Dan Ford, Lee Marvin, Edmond O'Brien, Tom Doniphon, Ron Talsky, Victor McLaglen, Bill Clothier, Guinn Williams |
Marion Mitchell Morrison (born Marion Robert Morrison; May 26, 1907 – June 11, 1979), better known by his stage name John Wayne, was an American film actor, director and producer. He epitomized rugged masculinity and became an enduring American icon. He is famous for his distinctive voice, walk and height. He was also known for his conservative political views and his support, beginning in the 1950s, for anti-communist positions.
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Filmography
Selected John Wayne film and TV show credits:
Acting Credits
1966
Magic Mansion
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1961
Alcoa Premiere
Sergeant-Umpire in Korea
1953
Three Lives
Commentator
1952
Miracle in Motion
Narrator
1936
The Lawless Nineties
John Tipton
1932
Lady and Gent
Buzz Kinney
1932
The Big Stampede
Deputy Sheriff John Steele
1931
Maker of Men
Dusty Rhodes
1930
Cheer Up and Smile
Bit Part
1930
Rough Romance
Lumberjack
1929
Salute
Midshipman Bill
1929
The Forward Pass
Extra
1927
The Drop Kick
Football Player, Extra in Stands
Producer Credits
1967
Hondo and the Apaches
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1958
China Doll
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1951
Santa and the Fairy Snow Queen
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1950
The Dangerous Stranger
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Soundtrack Credits
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Bullfighter and the Lady (1951)
Good-bye, My Lady (1956)
Hondo (1953)
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The Alamo (1960)
The Green Berets (1968)
Track of the Cat (1954)
USC Trojans Football
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Academy Award for Best Actor (1961–1980)
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Golden Globe Award for Best Actor – Motion Picture Drama (1961–1980)
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