The most popular film actor of THE 20th century, John Wayne, is once again in the top five on The Harris Poll's annual list of "America's Favorite Movie Stars," this year landing the fourth spot. More than 38 years after his death, Wayne is the only late actor in the top 10 and has never fallen out in over two decades.
Tough-guy journeyman actor George Kennedy dies at 91. An article about the passing of film and TV actor George Kennedy at age 91 on February 28, 2016. He appeared in three films with John Wayne, In Harm's Way (1965), The Son's of Katie Elder (1965), and Cahill - United States Marshal (1973).
From the National Enquirer From beyond the grave, �The Duke� is endorsing GOP frontrunner Donald Trump for president from beyond the grave. Some 37 years after the death of the tough-as-nails actor, John Wayne�s daughter, Aissa Wayne, declared there�s no candidate better than the 69-year-old billionaire businessman to reclaim our nation�s glory.
This article from 2012 is by Cliff Aliperti of Immortal Ephemera movie blog. John Wayne on Football and Movies from a 1933 newspaper interview. This was long before he was to become a star. Source: The Laredo Times, March 26, 1933.
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