John Wayne

Date of birth:
1907
Date of death:
1979
Mini Bio:
John Wayne (May 26, 1907 – June 11, 1979) was an Academy Award and Golden Globe Award-winning American film actor. He epitomized rugged masculinity and has become an enduring American icon. He is famous for his distinctive voice, walk and height. He was also known for his conservative political views and his support in the 1950s for anti-communist positions.His career began in silent movies in the 1920s and he was a major star from the 1940s to the 1970s.

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