John Wayne: The Iconic American Actor

John Wayne, the iconic actor known for epitomizing the American West, was born on May 26, 1907. He achieved star stature in American cinema by embodying cowboy values of decency, honesty, and integrity. Wayne had a successful career in Western films and won an Academy Award for Best Actor for 'True Grit' in 1969. He passed away on June 11, 1979, at age 72 from stomach cancer.