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
Wayne Morris (American actor) February 25, 1942. O'Rourke was the sister to B-movie actress Peggy Stewart. He had two daughters and a son. Aged 45, Morris died of a coronary occlusion September 14, 1959, aboard the "USS Bon Homme Richard". Wayne Morris (American actor) Wayne Morris (February 17, 1914 – September 14, 1959) was an American film and television actor, as well as a decorated World War II fighter ace. He appeared in many films, including "Paths of Glory" (1957), "The Bushwackers" (1952), and the title role of "Kid Galahad" (1937). Morris was born Bert DeWayne Morris, or Bert De Wayne Morris, in Los