
John Wayne
Biography
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. Born in Winterset, Iowa, Wayne grew up in Southern California. He was president of Glendale High class of 1925. He found work at local film studios when he lost his football scholarship to the University of Southern California as a result of a bodysurfing accident. Initially working for the Fox Film Corporation, he appeared mostly in small bit parts. His first leading role came in Raoul Walsh's The Big Trail (19...
Known For: Acting
Birthday: 1907-05-26
Deathday: 1979-06-11
Place of Birth: Winterset, Iowa, USA
Gender: Male
Also Known As
- Duke
- The Duke
- ジョン・ウェイン
- Michael Morris
Known For

1959

1939

1956

1970

1967

2023

1976

1962