(1907–79), American actor; born Marion Michael Morrison. Associated with the film director John Ford from 1930, Wayne became a Hollywood star with Stagecoach (1939) and appeared in classic westerns such as The Searchers (1956) and True Grit (1969), for which he won an Oscar.
Definition of Wayne, John in US English:
Wayne, John
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(1907–79), US actor; born Marion Michael Morrison ; known as the Duke. Associated with movie director John Ford from 1930, Wayne became a Hollywood star with Stagecoach (1939) and appeared in classic westerns such as Red River (1948), The Searchers (1956), and True Grit (1969).