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.
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John Wayne
Awards & Nominations
View All AwardsIMDb totals: 25 wins, 7 nominations.
Major awards verified (Oscars, Golden Globes)
Complete Award Details 4 Major
| Year | Award | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 1970 | Academy Award for Best Actor True Grit | |
| 1969 | Golden Globe Award for Best Actor β Motion Picture Drama True Grit | |
| 1961 | Academy Award for Best Picture The Alamo | |
| 1950 | Academy Award for Best Actor Sands of Iwo Jima | |
| 2007 | California Hall of Fame | |
| 1980 | Presidential Medal of Freedom | |
| 1970 | Owen Wister Award | |
| 1970 | Golden Plate Award | |
| 1969 | Academy Awards | |
| 1966 | Golden Globe Cecil B. DeMille Award | |
| 1953 | Golden Globe Awards | |
| - | star on Hollywood Walk of Fame | |
| - | Congressional Gold Medal |
| Year | Award |
|---|---|
| 1970 | Academy Award for Best Actor True Grit |
| 1969 | Golden Globe Award for Best Actor β Motion Picture Drama True Grit |
| 2007 | California Hall of Fame |
| 1980 | Presidential Medal of Freedom |
| 1970 | Owen Wister Award |
| 1970 | Golden Plate Award |
| 1969 | Academy Awards |
| 1966 | Golden Globe Cecil B. DeMille Award |
| 1953 | Golden Globe Awards |
| - | star on Hollywood Walk of Fame |
| - | Congressional Gold Medal |
| Year | Award |
|---|---|
| 1961 | Academy Award for Best Picture The Alamo |
| 1950 | Academy Award for Best Actor Sands of Iwo Jima |
| 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 |
About John Wayne
John Wayne Winner of Oscar. We have 10 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.
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.
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John Wayne has 10 films released between 1939 and 1969.