John Wayne
American actor, writer
Born
26 May 1907
in WintersetIowaUnited States
Died
11 June 1979
Born Marion Robert Morrison. John Wayne is one of the icons of American cinema starring in over 150 movies (mostly westerns and war movies). He never actually served in army, after Pearl Harbour attack in 1941 he was turned down beacuse of his age (34 at this time) and classified as 3-A (registrant deferred because of hardship to dependents).
He was very active in making movies to boost morale, he visited bases and military hospitals in 1943 and 1944. After his reclassification to 1-A (draft eligible) he looked forward to serve the country, but he was under contract with Republic Studios that was anxious to keep him and influenced the Selective Service process, requesting Wayne’s further deferment. According to Wayne’s widow he was crushed by this action and for the rest of his life he regreted the fact that he didn’t take part in the war.
1939 |
as Ringo Kid | |
 In the face of danger from the Indian the passengers of a stagecoach have to prove what kind of people they really are, but will they pass the test with flying colors? | ||
1942 |
as Captain Jim Gordon | |
 American volunteers of the Flying Tigers squadron fight the Japanese airforce over China. | ||
1944 |
as Lt. Cmdr. Wedge Donovan | |
Story of American construction company that built the airfields on the islands captured by the Marines. | ||
1945 |
as Col. Joseph Madden | |
American soldier organizes the Filipino guerrillas to disrupt the Japanese occupation and prepare ground for Allied invasion. | ||
1949 |
as Sergeant Stryker | |
Platoon of Marines arrive to Guadalcanal. It is their last stop before attack on heavily fortified Tarawa and Iwo Jima. | ||
1951 |
as Lt Cmdr. Duke Gifford | |
Captain of submarine is given the task to find the way to solve the problem of dud torpedoes. | ||
1955 |
as Captain Karl Ehrlich | |
On the verge of World War 2 captain of German merchant ship tries to get back to homeland. | ||
1957 |
as Colonel Jim Shannon | |
When Soviet pilot defecting to United States is intercepted over Alaska Colonel Shannon didn’t realize he will have to face enemy so deadly - a beautiful woman. | ||
1959 |
as Colonel John Marlowe | |
During the American Civil War Union cavalry unit is sent deep behind enemy lines to attack the strategic railroad station in Newton Town, but they have to find the way to keep their mission a secret. | ||
1960 |
as Davy Crockett | |
When Mexican General Santa Anna is marching towards Texas defenders of mission in Alamo decides to sacrifice their lives and give Texans time to prepare defence. | ||
1962 |
as Lt. Col. Benjamin Vandervoort | |
The real events that took place before and during D-Day. | ||
1965 |
as Captain Rockwell Torrey | |
American navy commander gets the chance to prove his worth by preparing the attack on the Japanese-held islands. | ||
1966 |
as General Mike Randolph | |
Former US Army colonel accepts the offer to become military advisor and helps the Israelis form their defence against upcoming Arab invasion. | ||
1968 |
as Col. Mike Kirby | |
American Green Berets fly to a jungle to help defend the base and if possible kill the Viet Cong general. | ||
