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
Only the Lonely (film) this story: On the set of "Only the Lonely", the producers stuck Maureen O’Hara in a tiny trailer. When John Candy complained on her behalf, he was told the budget was being spent on the picture, not on accommodations for old movie stars. Candy responded by giving O'Hara "his" trailer and going without one until the studio finally caved in and got a trailer for each actor. John Hughes co-produced the film. This movie marked Macaulay Culkin's third film with Hughes and Candy (after "Home Alone" and "Uncle Buck"). Other than "New Port South", it was the only film Hughes