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John Wayne 존 웨인

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Marion Robert Morrison (May 26, 1907 – June 11, 1979), known professionally as John Wayne, was an American actor. Nicknamed "Duke", he became a popular icon through his starring roles in films which were produced during Hollywood's Golden Age, especially in Western and war movies. His career flourished from the silent film era of the 1920s to the American New Wave in the 1970s, as he appeared in a total of 179 film and television productions. He was among the top box-office draws for three decades, and appeared with many other important Hollywood stars of his era.

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John Wayne (존 웨인) — verified Korean artist. Agency: RCA Records.

Details

• Genre: Western film, war film, silent film
• Awards: Presidential Medal of Freedom, Academy Award for Best Actor, Congressional Gold Medal
• Birth Date: May 26, 1907
• Death Date: June 11, 1979
• Nationality: American
• Profession: actor
• Notable Genres: Western and war movies
• Birth Name: Marion Mitchell Morrison

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• MusicBrainz lists the Korean name as John Wayne; KoreaAPI uses 존 웨인 (chosen by source authority).

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Verified & tracked since 2026-08-15 · 6 verified snapshots.

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