John Wayne

John Wayne

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John Wayne was an iconic American actor and filmmaker known for his roles in westerns and war films, whose conservative views and public persona made him a polarizing figure in Hollywood.

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Photo cards show John Wayne, Jimmy Stewart, Johnny Cash, Frank Sinatra, Aretha Franklin, Walt Disney, Irving Berlin, Elvis Presley and Louis Armstrong.

Inside Trump's Touring Exhibition of American Heroes
The New York Times·United StatesUnited States· 2026-06-19
7.0

Duvall appeared opposite John Wayne in 'True Grit.'

Robert Duvall, 'Tender Mercies' Oscar winner, dies at 95
Stabroek News·GuyanaGuyana· 2026-02-18
5.0

John Wayne appeared with Robert Duvall in 'True Grit'.

Nachruf auf den Star aus Apocalypse Now
Neue Zürcher Zeitung·SwitzerlandSwitzerland· 2026-02-16
8.0

Duvall appeared opposite John Wayne in True Grit.

Robert Duvall dies aged 95
The Sydney Morning Herald·AustraliaAustralia· 2026-02-16
6.0

Duvall appeared opposite John Wayne in True Grit.

Oscar-winning actor Robert Duvall dies at 95
The Globe and Mail·CanadaCanada· 2026-02-16
5.0

John Wayne challenges Duvall in the original True Grit, where Duvall plays the notorious bandit.

Robert Duvall’s 20 best performances – ranked! | Robert Duvall
The Guardian·United KingdomUnited Kingdom· 2026-02-16
8.0

John Wayne incursionó en the shrimp business, although without success.

La pesca de camarón por arrastre en Panamá: del auge al agotamiento
La Prensa – leading Panamanian daily, est. 1980·PanamaPanama· 2026-02-03
5.0

John Wayne is referenced in the context of actors who played themselves throughout their careers.

I Bog stvori plavušu
Vijesti – largest independent Montenegrin daily, est. 1997·MontenegroMontenegro· 2026-01-17
5.0

John Wayne's statue recalls a momentous time for Cong village when The Quiet Man movie was filmed here.

Nine Irish walks packed with history – The Irish Times
The Irish Times – major Irish daily, est. 1859·IrelandIreland· 2025-12-24
7.0

John Wayne was a Western actor known for his association with patriotism and cowboy culture.

Why are you seeing cowboys everywhere?
CNN·United StatesUnited States· 2025-10-19
7.0

Claudia Cardinale appeared in films with John Wayne during her career.

Απεβίωσε η ηθοποιός Κλαούντια Καρντινάλε
Kathimerini·GreeceGreece· 2025-09-24
6.0

John Wayne was an iconic actor famous for his roles in western films.

Las salas de cine y artistas de nuestra infancia y juventud
La Prensa – leading Panamanian daily, est. 1980·PanamaPanama· 2025-09-10
9.0

Republic Pictures cast John Wayne in the leading role of 'Flying Tigers' in 1942.

Flying Tigers: Relatives of American WWII mercenaries revered in China invited to Xi Jinping’s military parade
CNN·United StatesUnited States· 2025-09-01
8.0

John Wayne is referenced as a heroic figure who protected the innocent in the author's childhood memories.

La difamación en Venezuela
El Nacional·VenezuelaVenezuela· 2025-05-31
9.0
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John Wayne was an American actor who won an Oscar for his role in True Grit.

26 mai: 30 de ani de când a murit actorul Ștefan Bănică
Adevărul·RomaniaRomania· 2025-05-25
9.0

John Wayne is referenced as a symbol of traditional war heroism, contrasting with the themes of Warfare.

Warfare: el sublime pesimismo de la guerra
El Nacional·VenezuelaVenezuela· 2025-05-15
4.0

Trump appointed veteran actors John Wayne, along with others, as envoys to expand opportunities in Hollywood.

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明報 (Ming Pao)·Hong KongHong Kong· 2025-05-05
6.0

John Wayne is mentioned as a star of the heroic American war film 'The Green Berets'.

Krigsfilms realisme er rystende
Politiken·DenmarkDenmark· 2025-05-02
7.0

John Wayne is mentioned as a star of the heroic American war film 'The Green Berets'.

Krigsfilm er så kedelig, at man bliver mere og mere rystet
Politiken·DenmarkDenmark· 2025-05-01
7.0

John Wayne was the driver of the speedboat that flipped through the air during the race.

Dramatic Video Shows a Speedboat Flipping Through the Air at 200 M.P.H.
The New York Times·United StatesUnited States· 2025-04-30
6.0

John Wayne is referenced in a story about his cameo in a biblical epic, illustrating a contrast to the solemnity expected at a pope's funeral.

Is nothing sacred, even at a pope’s funeral? – The Irish Times
The Irish Times – major Irish daily, est. 1859·IrelandIreland· 2025-04-29
5.0

John Wayne directed and starred in The Green Berets, a film with a propagandistic view of the Vietnam War.

De The Deer Hunter a Rambo, la guerra de Vietnam en el cine
El Nacional·VenezuelaVenezuela· 2025-04-28
6.0