American actor
Born: May 26, 1907
Died: June 11, 1979
John Wayne, born Marion Robert Morrison on May 26, 1907, in Winterset, Iowa, was an iconic American actor whose career spanned over five decades. Known as “The Duke,” he became a symbol of rugged masculinity and American frontier values. Wayne’s early years involved moving to California, where he attended the University of Southern California (USC) on a football scholarship until an injury ended his sports career.
Wayne’s entry into Hollywood began with bit parts and minor roles in the late 1920s and early 1930s. His breakthrough came with John Ford’s “Stagecoach” in 1939, establishing him as a leading actor in Westerns and war films. Notable films include “Red River” (1948), “The Searchers” (1956), “True Grit” (1969), for which he won an Academy Award, and “The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance” (1962).
Beyond acting, Wayne was a prominent conservative political figure, advocating for American patriotism and anti-communism. He was awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom posthumously in 1980. John Wayne’s legacy endures through his extensive filmography, embodying the spirit of the American West. He passed away on June 11, 1979, from stomach cancer, leaving behind a lasting imprint on American culture and cinema.
John Wayne’s 5 most popular quotes
- Very few of the so-called liberals are open-minded…. They shout you down and won’t let you speak if you disagree with them.
- TRUE Courage is when you are scared to death and STILL saddle up and ride in!
- The reason there are so many stupid people is because it’s illegal to kill them.
- Tomorrow is the most important thing in life. Comes into us at midnight very clean. It’s perfect when it arrives and it puts itself in our hands. It hopes we’ve learned something from yesterday.
- A friend of mine told me to shoot first and ask questions later. I was going to ask him why, but I had to shoot him.
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