John Wayne, born Marion Robert Morrison, was an American actor and filmmaker. He was one of the most popular and enduring film stars of the 20th century, and is best known for his portrayal of rugged, stoic characters in Western films. He appeared in over 250 films, and is widely regarded as one of the greatest movie stars of all time. Some of his most famous films include “The Searchers” (1956), “True Grit” (1969), and “The Alamo” (1960). Wayne won an Academy Award for Best Actor for his role in “True Grit,” and was nominated for three other Oscars over the course of his career. He was also a prolific producer, and was instrumental in the development of the Western genre as a whole. Wayne’s larger-than-life persona and his status as an American icon have made him one of the most recognizable figures in popular culture.
