John Wayne (I) (1907–1979) |
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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 |
We made the TV star of "The Good Doctor" pick between his British roots and his Hollywood career.
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Actor (180 credits)
Actor (180 credits)
1968-1973
Laugh-In
(TV Series)
Guest Performer
Guest Performer
- Episode #6.20
(1973)
... Guest Performer
- Episode #6.1
(1972)
... Guest Performer
- Episode #5.18
(1972)
... Guest Performer
- Episode #5.8
(1971)
... Guest Performer
- Episode #2.2
(1968)
... Guest Performer (uncredited)
1966-1969
The Red Skelton Show
(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)
1960
Frances Farmer Presents
(TV Series)
Sgt. John M. Stryker
Sgt. John M. Stryker
- Sands of Iwo Jima
(1960)
... Sgt. John M. Stryker
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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)
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Thanks (3 credits)
Thanks (3 credits)
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Self (118 credits)
Self (118 credits)
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Archive footage (167 credits)
Archive footage (167 credits)
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Personal Details
Other Works:
(1/1/73) Grand Marshal, Tournament of Roses parade, Pasadena, CA. See more »Publicity Listings:
11 Biographical Movies | 47 Print Biographies | 1 Portrayal | 2 Interviews | 34 Articles | 7 Pictorials | 13 Magazine Cover Photos | See more »Alternate Names:
Michael Morris | Duke Morrison | Marion Michael Morrison | Marion MorrisonHeight:
6' 4" (1.93 m)
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During the filming of A Águia Voa ao Sol (1957) he didn't wear it at all for the latter part of the film, showing the character in later life. Wayne's hairpiece can be seen to fall off during a fight scene in A Terra das Mil Aventuras (1960). See more »
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Personal Quote:
[poem, "The Sky", he read on his 1969 Laugh-In (1967) appearance] The sky is blue, the grass is green. Get off your ass and join the Marines. See more »Trivia:
Wore a toupee in every film from A Lenda do Bruxa Vermelha (1948) for the rest of his illustrious career.During the filming of A Águia Voa ao Sol (1957) he didn't wear it at all for the latter part of the film, showing the character in later life. Wayne's hairpiece can be seen to fall off during a fight scene in A Terra das Mil Aventuras (1960). See more »
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His movies frequently reflected his conservative values See more »Nickname:
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