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 Wayne Is Big Leggy chart and number 13 in Austria. "John Wayne is Big Leggy" has been recorded by German band Bienenstich. This German language version is entitled "John Wayne ist der Größte". John Wayne Is Big Leggy "John Wayne Is Big Leggy" is a song written and recorded by the band Haysi Fantayzee. It was their debut single and most successful hit, charting in the UK, Germany and Austria. The song was a combination of political satire and sexual humour, using nursery rhyme-style lyrics. The protagonist, John Wayne, is having sexual intercourse with a Native American female. When Wayne's bandolier restricts their intimacy,