John Wayne John Wayne Marion Mitchell Morrison (born Marion Robert Morrison; May 26, 1907 – June 11, 1979), known professionally as John Wayne and nicknamed "The Duke", was an American actor and filmmaker. An Academy Award-winner for "True Grit" (1969), Wayne was among the top box office draws for three decades. Born in Winterset, Iowa, Wayne grew up in Southern California. He was president of Glendale High class of 1925. He found work at local film studios when he lost his football scholarship to the University of Southern California as a result of a bodysurfing accident. Initially working for the Fox Film
John Shepherd (actor) guest appearances on TV shows such as "Quantum Leap", "Tour of Duty", "", and "T.J. Hooker". John Shepherd is currently the President of Mpower Pictures and the producer of such films as "The Ultimate Gift", "", and co-executive producer of "Bella". He also has a film which won the 2009 LA Film Festival called "The Stoning of Soraya M.", and the following year, was the producer of "Snowmen". John Shepherd (actor) John William Shepherd (born November 18, 1960) is an American actor and producer who has starred in film and on television. He is best known for his role in