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 Nolan (British actor) John Nolan (British actor) John Nolan (born 22 May 1938) is a British film and television actor. He is known for his role as Wayne Enterprises board member Douglas Fredericks in "Batman Begins", the "Gotham Central" promotional segments for "The Dark Knight", and "The Dark Knight Rises". Nolan had a recurring role in his nephew Jonathan Nolan's television series "Person of Interest" as John Greer, a mysterious British figure connected with Decima Technologies and the main villain from seasons three to five of the show. Nolan was born in London, England, and has been married to Kim Hartman since 1975.