John Wayne (May 26, 1907 – June 11, 1979) was an Academy Award- and Golden Globe Award-winning American film actor. He epitomized rugged masculinity and has become an enduring American icon. He's famous for his distinctive voice, walk, and height. In 1999, the American Film Institute named Wayne 13th among the Greatest Male Stars of All Time. A Harris Poll released in 2007 placed him 3rd among America's favorite film stars, the only deceased star on the list and the only one who has appeared on the poll every year.

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