John Wayne biography
John Wayne was an American actor, born on 26 May 1907 in Winterset, who died on 11 June 1979.
Honours include Presidential Medal of Freedom, Academy Award for Best Actor and Congressional Gold Medal.
- Also known as
- The Duke, Duke
- Born
- 26 May 1907
- Died
- 11 June 1979 (aged 72)
- Birthplace
- Winterset
- Work
- Film actor, Actor, Film director, Film producer, Screenwriter
- Film industries
- Hollywood and beyond
- Years active
- 1926 to 1979
- Awards
- Presidential Medal of Freedom
- Academy Award for Best Actor
- Congressional Gold Medal
- California Hall of Fame
- Golden Plate Award
- star on Hollywood Walk of Fame