<!DOCTYPE HTML PUBLIC '-//W3C//DTD HTML 4.01 Transitional//EN' 'http://www.w3.org/TR/html4/loose.dtd'>; <html><head><title>Article Directory Online : Free Online Article Submission - Articleonlinedirectory | John Wayne: Acting Legend And American Hero</title></head><body><h3>John Wayne: Acting Legend And American Hero</h3><br /><br />By: <br /><br /><p>John Wayne's rugged looks, American football talents and acting ability certainly earn him the title of 'American Hero'. Like so many other American Hero's such as Elvis and Marilyn, John Wayne seems to have become more famous after his death, elevated to legendary status.<br /> <br /> The flame of his memory is kept burning bright by his movies, people's memories, and the vast range of www.bradford.co.uk/index.php/cat/c38_John-Wayne.html/John Wayne memorabilia available to his fans.<br /> <br /> He was actually born as Marion Robert Morrison, soon known as Marion Mitchell Morrison. Born in Iowa, his family then moved to California where he grew up. He played football for Glendale High School, and later played at a higher level at the University of Southern California under Howard Jones while studying.<br /> <br /> Unfortunately for the football world, John suffered an injury whilst surfing and was forced to leave University after losing the athletic scholarship which funded his studies. However, this was fortunate for the film world, as after John left University he began working at a local film studio.<br /> <br /> Starting in the prop department, John quickly progressed into speaking a few lines here and there in films. This was to be where he gained his screen name John Wayne, which was decided on his behalf by his agent.<br /> <br /> John Wayne mainly played parts in low budget films, until he was fortunate enough to receive stunt training in the 1933 cowboy film Riders of Destiny. This got him a role in Stagecoach which gave him the exposure and credibility he needed to truly break into acting.<br /> <br /> John Wayne believed in acting in films that reflected American values, and he turned down roles that he felt did not match these expectations. He later became the face of war heroes in movies, and was associated with the United States military despite not enlisting in World War II.<br /> <br /> John Wayne's long and full life came to an end in 1979 after a struggle with stomach cancer. In his lifetime he had four wives, seven children, as well as multiple affairs. His belief in American values was reflected not only in the films he made but also in his political interests, and it is these passions which make John Wayne so memorable today.</p> <br /><br /><b>Author Resource:-></b> Ross Tilley is a freelance writer with a passion for film collectibles, such as <a href=http://www.bradford.co.uk/index.php/cat/c38_John-Wayne.html>John Wayne memorabilia</a>.<br /><br /><b>Article From</b> <a href='http://www.articleonlinedirectory.com/'>Article Directory Online : Free Online Article Submission - Articleonlinedirectory</a><br /></body></html>
