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John Wayne
John Wayne (English: John Wayne, May 26, 1907 - June 11, 1979) was an American film actor who won the Academy Award for Best Actor. The character he plays is very masculine and has a distinctive personal style. His tone of voice and the way he walks are distinctive. His nickname is Duke. In 1999, the American Film Institute selected the 100 Greatest Stars of the 20th Century, and John Wayne ranked 13th among actors. According to the results of the Harris Poll released on January 16, 2007, Wayne ranked third among the most popular American movie stars in 2006. The survey dates back to 1994, and Wayne is the only deceased star to appear in the top 10 every year. Wayne's screen career began in silent films in the 1920s, and he was one of the major movie stars from the 1940s to the 1970s. His name is closely associated with westerns and war films, but he is also competent in roles in various other types of films, such as biographical films, romantic comedies, police films, etc. He collaborated with director John Ford for 35 years and 21 times.
- Category
- Film & TV
- Nationality
- United States
- Born
- 1907-05-26
- Died
- 1979-06-11
- Wikidata
- Q40531
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