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About John Wayne
The Western Icon
John Wayne was an American actor popularly known in the industry for his numerous Western films. He first achieved mainstream recognition in the 1939 Western film Stagecoach. Wayne’s breakthrough performance in the said film gave way to more Western films such as Red River (1948), The Searchers (1956), and Rio Bravo (1959).
Recognitions
Throughout his career, Wayne was nominated for three Academy Awards for Best Actor for his roles in the films Sands of Iwo Jima (1949), The Alamo (1960), and True Grit (1969). He won his only Oscar, along with a Golden Globe Award, for his performance as Reuben J. "Rooster" Cogburn in True Grit.
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F.A.Q. about John Wayne
When is his birthday?
John Wayne's birthday is on May 26, 1907.
In how many days is his birthday?
John's birthday is in 92 days
How old was John when he died?
He was 72 years old.
When did he die?
He died in June 11, 1979.
How old would he be today?
John Wayne would be 117 years old if he was alive today.
Where was John from?
He was born in Winterset, Iowa, U.S..