John Wayne is an American actor best known for playing Ringo Kid in the film Stagecoach.
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Best Known For:The film Stagecoach
Breakthrough:Became a major star after his breakout role in Stagecoach in 1939
10 Quick Facts About John Wayne
- Full Name: John Wayne
- Nationality: American
- Profession: Entertainer
- Known For: The film Stagecoach
- Date of Birth: May 26, 1907
- Age: 119 years old
- Place of Birth: Winterset, Iowa
- Marital Status: Married
- Spouse / Partner: Pilar Pallete
- Popular As: Marion Robert Morrison
John Wayne Age
John Wayne is about 119 years old as of 2026. John Wayne was born in 1907.
John Wayne Height
John Wayne stands at a height of 6 feet 4 inches. This is approximately 193 cm.
Education
He attended University of Southern California, where he studied Pre-Law.
- University of Southern California
- Field of Study: Pre-Law
- Period: 1925-1927
Rise to Fame
John Wayne rose to prominence for his role in the film Stagecoach.
Notable Works
Notable screen roles include Stagecoach, The Searchers, and True Grit.
- Film: Stagecoach (Ringo Kid, 1939)
- Film: The Searchers (Ethan Edwards, 1956)
- Film: True Grit (Rooster Cogburn, 1969)
Awards & Achievements
- Academy Award for Best Actor — AMPAS — True Grit
John Wayne Family & Relationships
John Wayne is married to Pilar Pallete. He has 3 children, including Patrick Wayne and Ethan Wayne.
- Father: Clyde Leonard Morrison
- Mother: Mary 'Molly' Alberta Brown
- Siblings:
- Robert Morrison
- Children:
- Patrick Wayne (1939)
- Ethan Wayne (1962)
- Michael Wayne (1934)
Personal Information
- Full Name: John Wayne
- Popular As: Marion Robert Morrison
- Gender: Male
- Occupation: Entertainer
- Nationality: American
- Living Status: Deceased
- Ethnicity: White
Birth & Background
- Date of Birth: May 26, 1907
- Age: 119
- Birthday: May 26
- Zodiac Sign: Gemini
- Place of Birth: Winterset, Iowa
Measurements
- Height: 6 ft 4 in
- Eye Color: Blue
- Hair Color: Brown
Family & Relationships
- Father: Clyde Leonard Morrison
- Mother: Mary 'Molly' Alberta Brown
- Siblings: Robert Morrison
- Marital Status: Married
- Spouse / Partner: Pilar Pallete
Net Worth & Income
- Salary: $45K - $188K (Est)
- Net Worth: $375K - $3.8M (Est)
- Source of Income: Employment
Related Biographies
- John Ford (Collaborator • Longtime director and mentor)
Online Presence
- Website:https://www.johnwayne.com
