John Wayne
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Marion Mitchell Morrison (born Marion Robert Morrison) (May 26, 1907 – June 11, 1979), known professionally as John Wayne and nicknamed Duke, was an American actor and filmmaker. An Academy Award-winner for True Grit (1969), Wayne was among the top box office draws for three decades. Born in Winterset, Iowa, Wayne grew up in Southern California. He was president of Glendale High class of 1925. He found work at local film studios when he lost his football scholarship to the University of Southern California as a result of a bodysurfing accident. Initially working for the Fox Film Corporation,…
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Duke · The Duke · ジョン・ウェイン · Michael Morris · جان وین · Marion Mitchell Morrison
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The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson
1962 · TV
The Mike Douglas Show
1961 · TV
Golden Globe Awards
1944 · TV
The Red Skelton Show
1951 · TV
Wagon Train
1957 · TV
The Merv Griffin Show
1962 · TV
The Lucy Show
1962 · TV
Spécial cinéma
1974 · TV
The Beverly Hillbillies
1962 · TV
Tonight Starring Jack Paar
1957 · TV
I Love Lucy
1951 · TV
Sacrée soirée
1987 · TV