John Wayne

Date of Birth: May 26, 1907

Zodiac Sign: Gemini

Date of Death: June 11, 1979

Biography

John Wayne, born Marion Robert Morrison, was an iconic American actor known for his roles in Western and war films. Born on May 26, 1907, in Winterset, Iowa, Wayne grew up in Southern California and attended the University of Southern California on a football scholarship. His early career began in the 1920s with silent films, but he gained significant fame with the release of “Stagecoach” in 1939. Over his career, Wayne appeared in over 170 films, making him one of Hollywood’s most enduring stars. Known for his distinctive voice, towering presence, and rugged masculinity, Wayne became a symbol of American individualism and patriotism. He received numerous awards, including an Academy Award for Best Actor for his role in “True Grit” (1969). Wayne passed away on June 11, 1979, due to stomach cancer but remains a cultural icon.

5 Interesting Facts about John Wayne

1. John Wayne’s birth name was Marion Robert Morrison, but his middle name was later changed to Mitchell.

2. He was an avid chess player and often played on movie sets between takes.

3. Wayne was awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom posthumously in 1980 by President Jimmy Carter.

4. He directed two films, “The Alamo” (1960) and “The Green Berets” (1968).

5. Wayne was a proponent of conservative political views and was a vocal supporter of the Vietnam War.

5 Most Interesting Quotes from John Wayne

1. “Courage is being scared to death… and saddling up anyway.”

2. “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.”

3. “A man deserves a second chance, but keep an eye on him.”

4. “I’ve always followed my father’s advice: he told me, first to always keep my word and, second, to never insult anybody unintentionally. If I insult you, you can be goddamn sure I intend to. And, third, he told me not to go around looking for trouble.”

5. “Talk low, talk slow, and don’t say too much.”

Highest Net Worth Achieved

At the peak of his career, John Wayne’s net worth was estimated to be around $50 million.

Children

John Wayne had seven children: 1. Michael Wayne (1934–2003) 2. Patrick Wayne (born 1939) 3. Melinda Wayne Munoz (born 1940) 4. Aissa Wayne (born 1956) 5. John Ethan Wayne (born 1962) 6. Marisa Wayne (born 1966) 7. Toni Wayne LaCava (1936–2000)