John Wayne
John Wayne
John Wayne was a popular actor throughout Hollywood’s Golden Age, known for his roles in western and war films. He won the 1970 Academy Award for Best Actor for his role in True Grit.
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John Wayne Once Avoided Marlene Dietrich After She Yelled ‘Mommy Wants That for Christmas’
Oscar-nominee Marlene Dietrich once shouted, "Mommy wants that for Christmas" at John Wayne, which initially caused him to avoid her.
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John Wayne: Gene Autry Realized Westerns Were Dead After Seeing ‘True Grit’
Actor Gene Autry disliked John Wayne in 'True Grit' so much that he thought it marked the end of Westerns.
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John Wayne Carried 1 Co-Star After She Fainted on ‘Fort Apache’ From Heat Stroke
A 'Fort Apache' actor fainted as a result of heat stroke, but John Wayne was there to help carry her to safety.
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John Wayne and Kirk Douglas Had More Respect for Each Other Than Fans Think
Actor John Wayne and Kirk Douglas had their differences, but they had a strong mutual respect for one another that audiences didn't expect.
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John Wayne Introduced 1 Legendary Comedian as Having ‘True Grit’ at the 1970 Oscars
'Red River' actor John Wayne took the stage at the 1970 Oscars ceremony to introduce an iconic American comedian, describing him as having 'true grit.'
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John Wayne Had a Double for Every Stunt Scene in ‘The Quiet Man,’ Except for These Moments
Movie star John Wayne had a double for much of the stuntwork, but he did his own work in these iconic scenes.
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John Wayne Worked With His Favorite Stuntman on 32 Movies
Oscar-winning John Wayne had a favorite stuntman, who he worked with on a total of 32 movies over the course of their careers.
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John Wayne Thought 1 Oscar-Nominee ‘Lost His Audience,’ Ruined His Public Image
Oscar-winning actor John Wayne thought that a peer he compared himself to ruined his public image after accepting a peculiar role.
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John Wayne Said to ‘Never Trust a Man That Doesn’t Drink,’ He Was Wrong
'True Grit' star John Wayne didn't trust a man who didn't drink, but the meaning behind that dug deeper than a recreational activity.
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5 John Wayne Movies That Were the Most Physically Demanding to Make
John Wayne starred in a wide array of movies in the Western and war film genres, but here are 5 of the most challenging.
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John Wayne’s Bear-Hunting Trip Went Horribly Wrong on ‘Red River,’ Montgomery Clift Hated It
Montgomery Clift agreed to go on a bear-hunting trip with John Wayne while filming 'Red River,' which wasn't his definition of a good time.
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John Wayne and ‘The Lone Ranger’s Clayton Moore Agreed on Why the Western Genre Died
'True Grit' actor John Wayne and 'The Lone Ranger' star Clayton Moore didn't like where the Western genre went, blaming this industry evolution for its death.
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John Wayne and Montgomery Clift Were Paid a ‘Startling’ Amount for ‘Red River’
'Red River' actor Montgomery Clift made the same amount of money for the classic Western as movie star John Wayne.
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On This Day: John Wayne’s ‘Cast a Giant Shadow’ Hit Theaters on March 30, 1966 — It Still Splits Audiences
'Cast a Giant Shadow' starred Kirk Douglas and John Wayne in a war film that divided longtime fans and general audiences.
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John Wayne Looked up to 1 ‘Enormous’ Actor as His Inspiration for Building His Persona
Actor John Wayne once revealed that he had a major inspiration that he looked up to when developing his own on-screen persona.
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On This Day: John Wayne and Bob Hope Gave an Incredibly Racist Bit Before Presenting Joanne Woodward Her Oscar on March 26, 1958
'True Grit' actor John Wayne and comedian Bob Hope did a racist bit before announcing the winner of the Best Actress category at the 1958 Oscars.
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John Wayne Fans Call His Son’s ‘Pawn Stars’ Appearance the Best Expert Appearance Ever in Sketchy ‘Rio Grande’ Dealing
Actor John Wayne's son, Ethan, appeared as an expert on 'Pawn Stars' in a hilarious instance that shocked the seller.
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‘The Shootist’: Lauren Bacall Was Furious ‘Big Slob’ John Wayne Kept Spitting on Her Hemline
Actor Lauren Bacall couldn't stand when John Wayne would spit on her hemline while shooting 'The Shootist,' and she refused to remain quiet about it.
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‘The Shootist’: John Wayne’s Final Movie Title Came From a Real Fearful Gunfighter’s Quip
Oscar-winning actor John Wayne delivered his last performance in 'The Shootist,' which was based on a shootist from real life.
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John Wayne Rode His Own Horse Named Dollar in 7 Movies
'True Grit' actor John Wayne went out of his way to bring his horse, Dollar, on the journey to film 7 different Western movies.
