John Wayne
John Wayne
Marion Mitchell Morrison, better known by his stage name John Wayne and the nickname Duke, was an American actor, director, and producer. An Academy Award-winner for True Grit, Wayne was among the top box office draws for three decades...
NationalityAmerican
ProfessionActor
Date of Birth26 May 1907
CountryUnited States of America
daylight
We’re burnin’ daylight.
flags honest patriot
I am an old-fashioned, honest-to-goodness, flag waving patriot.
character boys simple
In my acting, I have to identify with something in the character. The big tough boy on the side of right - that's me. Simple themes. Same me from the nuances. All I do is sell sincerity and I've been selling the hell out of that ever since I started.
horse drink-milk milk
Get off your horse and drink your milk.
names people mind
Thanking people is dangerous business. A name always slips your mind.
military bad-ass theatre
Talk low, talk slow and don't say too much.
death dying world
We brought nothing into this world and it's certain we can carry nothing out.
jobs president doe
I didn't vote for him, but he's my President, and I hope he does a good job.
real fighting men
I want to play a real man in all my films, and I define manhood simply: men should be tough, fair, and courageous, never petty, never looking for a fight, but never backing down from one either.
basketball decision done
True grit is making a decision and standing by it, doing what must be done.
people giving causes
Give the American people a good cause, and there's nothing they can't lick.
forgiveness sorry apology
Never apologize, mister, it’s a sign of weakness.
looks half faces
When you come slam bang up against trouble, it never looks half as bad if you face up to it.
bullets tough-guy process
Out here, due process is a bullet.