John Wayne (Marion Robert Morrison)
(May 26, 1907 – June 11, 1979)
John Wayne became a popular icon through his starring roles
in films which were produced during Hollywood’s Golden Age,
especially in Western and war movies. His career flourished
from the silent era of the 1920s through the American New
Wave, as he appeared in a total of 179 film and television
productions.
He was among the top box-office draws for three decades and
appeared with many other important Hollywood stars of his era.
In 1999, the American Film Institute selected Wayne as one of
the greatest male stars of classic American cinema.
Wayne was born in Winterset, Iowa, but grew up in Southern
California.
The house in Winterset, Iowa, where Wayne was born.
1939
1976
The film stars John Wayne in his last film
appearance before his death from stomach
cancer. He was 72.
