John Wayne - Acting Profile Photo

Personal Info

Profession
Actor
Gender
Male
Popularity
2.2
Available Movies
9 released

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John Wayne

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Awards & Nominations

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IMDb totals: 25 wins, 7 nominations.

Major awards verified (Oscars, Golden Globes)
● 2 Wins
2 Nominations
1x Oscar
Oscars
1 2 nom.
Year Festival Award For Result
1970 Oscars Best Actor True Grit Winner
1969 Golden Globes Best Actor - Drama True Grit Winner
1961 Oscars Best Picture The Alamo Nominated
1950 Oscars Best Actor Sands of Iwo Jima Nominated
Year Festival Award For
1970 Oscars Best Actor True Grit
1969 Golden Globes Best Actor - Drama True Grit
Year Festival Award For
1961 Oscars Best Picture The Alamo
1950 Oscars Best Actor Sands of Iwo Jima
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About John Wayne

John Wayne Winner of Oscar. We have 9 films with John Wayne available. Among John Wayne's most popular films: True Grit, Rio Bravo, The Longest Day, The Searchers, The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance.

John Wayne, an iconic American actor, is renowned for his significant contributions to the film industry. Born on May 26, 1907, he became a prominent figure in Western films and is celebrated for his distinctive voice and screen presence. Wayne's career spanned several decades, during which he starred in numerous classic films that have left a lasting impact on cinema.

Among his most notable works are "The Searchers," a landmark film in the Western genre that explores themes of racism and revenge; "The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance," a classic that delves into the complexities of truth and legend; and "Rio Bravo," a quintessential Western that showcases Wayne's rugged individualism and heroism. John Wayne passed away on June 11, 1979, but his legacy endures through his influential roles and the timeless appeal of his films.

Best Known Films of John Wayne

Career Statistics - John Wayne

9
Total Credits
31
Years Active
1939 - 1969
7.6
Avg. Movie Rating
2.2
Popularity Score
Role Breakdown
Actor
9 films
Top Genres
Western (6) Drama (4) War (3) Adventure (2) Action (1)

Frequent Co-Stars of John Wayne

Best Movies with John Wayne

A curated selection of their most acclaimed roles.

John Wayne has 9 films released between 1939 and 1969.

Rio Bravo (1959) 7.9

Rio Bravo

1959

Sheriff John T. Ch...

The Searchers (1956) 7.8

The Searchers

1956

Ethan Edwards

Stagecoach (1939) 7.8

Stagecoach

1939

The Ringo Kid

The Longest Day (1962) 7.7

The Longest Day

1962

Lt. Col. Benjamin...

The Quiet Man (1952) 7.7

The Quiet Man

1952

Sean Thornton

True Grit (1969) 7.4

True Grit

1969

Reuben J. "Rooster...

In Harm's Way (1965) 7.3

In Harm's Way

1965

Capt. Rockwell Tor...

The Alamo (1960) 6.8

The Alamo

1960

Col. Davy Crockett