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John Wayne (I) (1907–1979)
John Wayne was born Marion Robert Morrison in Iowa, to Mary Alberta (Brown) and Clyde Leonard Morrison, a pharmacist. He was of English, Ulster-Scots, and Irish ancestry. Clyde developed a lung condition that required him to move his family from Iowa to the warmer climate of southern California, where they tried ranching in the Mojave Desert. Until...
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Born:in Winterset, Iowa, USADied:(age 72) in Los Angeles, California, USA |
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Actor (178 credits)
Actor (178 credits)
1968-1973
Laugh-In
(TV Series)
Guest Performer
Guest Performer
- Episode #6.20
(1973)
... Guest Performer
- Episode #6.1
(1972)
... Guest Performer
- Episode #5.23
(1972)
... Guest Performer
- Episode #5.18
(1972)
... Guest Performer
- Episode #5.8
(1971)
... Guest Performer
1966-1969
The Red Skelton Hour
(TV Series)
John Wayne
John Wayne
- John Wayne's 40th Anniversary or Hominy and True Grits - guests John Wayne, The Baja Marimba Band
(1969)
... John Wayne
- Red Skelton Scrapbook 66 - guest John Wayne
(1966)
... John Wayne
1967
The Beverly Hillbillies
(TV Series)
John Wayne
John Wayne
- The Indians Are Coming
(1967)
... John Wayne (uncredited)
1962
Alcoa Premiere
(TV Series)
Marine Sergeant
Marine Sergeant
- Flashing Spikes
(1962)
... Marine Sergeant (as Marion Morrison)
1960
Wagon Train
(TV Series)
Gen. William Tecumseh Sherman
Gen. William Tecumseh Sherman
- The Colter Craven Story
(1960)
... Gen. William Tecumseh Sherman (as Michael Morris)
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Producer (25 credits)
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Soundtrack (13 credits)
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Art department (8 credits)
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Director (5 credits)
Director (5 credits)
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Second Unit Director or Assistant Director (1 credit)
Second Unit Director or Assistant Director (1 credit)
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Costume and Wardrobe Department (1 credit)
Costume and Wardrobe Department (1 credit)
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Thanks (3 credits)
Thanks (3 credits)
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Self (117 credits)
Self (117 credits)
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Archive footage (160 credits)
Archive footage (160 credits)
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Other Works:
TV commercial: Camel cigarettes. NOTE: Shot on the set of his film Big Jim McLain (1952). See more »Publicity Listings:
11 Biographical Movies | 46 Print Biographies | 1 Portrayal | 2 Interviews | 34 Articles | 7 Pictorials | 13 Magazine Cover Photos | See more »Official Sites:
Official SiteAlternate Names:
Michael Morris | Duke Morrison | Marion Michael Morrison | Marion MorrisonHeight:
6' 4" (1.93 m)
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When I started, I knew I was no actor and I went to work on this Wayne thing. It was as deliberate a projection as you'll ever see. I figured I needed a gimmick, so I dreamed up the drawl, the squint and a way of moving meant to suggest that I wasn't looking for trouble but would just as soon throw a bottle at your head as not. I practiced in front of a mirror. See more »Trivia:
He was a vocal supporter of extending the Korean and Vietnam Wars, and invading eastern Europe to drive out the occupying Soviets. See more »Trademark:
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