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American actor (1907–1979)
Marion Robert Morrison, known professionally as John Wayne and nicknamed The Duke, was an American actor who became a popular icon through his starring roles in films made during Hollywood's Golden Age, especially in Western and war movies.Wikipedia
| Born | May 26, 1907 |
| Hometown | Winterset, Iowa, United States of America |
| Net worth | $50 million |
| Height | 6'4" (1.93m) |
| Spouse | Pilar Pallete (m 1954 - 1979) , Esperanza Baur (m 1946 - 1954) , Josephine Saenz (m 1933 - 1945) |
| Children | Patrick Wayne , Ethan Wayne , Michael Wayne |
| Parents | Clyde L. Morrison , Mary Brown |
Top Stories
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Videos
Dramatic Dog Deserves Oscar for This Acting
Atlas is a one-year-old husky with aspirations for the big screen. On cue, Atlas can dramatically flop over as if shot by John Wayne himself. His owner Angela told Storyful: “We taught him to play dead but he often drags out the trick with hilarious howls until he finally flops over. I think he would make an exceptional dramatic actor.” Credit: YouTube/Angela Graham
MOVIES & TV SHOWS
No Substitute for Victory
1h 20min
1970
War of the Wildcats
1h 42min
1943
Rainbow Valley
0h 52min
1935
Great Cruises: The Spirit in Alaska -- North to Alaska
2006
Perry Como's Early American Christmas
1978
Cahill, United States Marshal
PG
1h 43min
1973
This Little Bullet
1970
Albums
America, Why I Love Her
1979
Stage Coach & Fort Apache [Radio Adaptations]
2016
Ropin' Dreams
2003
AWARDS
| Year | Associations | Category | Work | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970 | Academy Award | Actor | True Grit (1969 film) | Winner |
| 1970 | Golden Globe | Best Performance By an Actor in a Motion Picture - Drama | True Grit (1969 film) | Winner |