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John Wayne

John Wayne

Acting
26 May 1907
11 Jun 1979
Winterset, Iowa, USA

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 Souther...

Also Known As

Duke, The Duke, ジョン・ウェイン, Michael Morris, جان وین

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