John Wayne - An American Icon (Biography) (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781599860343)

John Wayne - An American Icon is the biography of John Wayne, an iconic Academy Award-winning American film actor. John Wayne epitomized ruggedly individualistic masculinity, and has become an enduring American icon. He is famous for his distinctive voice, walk and enormous physical presence. He was also known for his conservative political views and his support in the 1950s for anti-communist positions. In 1999, the American Film Institute named Wayne thirteenth among the Greatest Male Stars of All Time. His career began in silent movies in the 1920s and he was a major star from the 1940s to the 1970s. He is closely associated with Westerns and war movies, but he also made a wide range of films from various genres - biographies, romantic comedies, police dramas, and more. John Wayne - An American Icon is highly recommended for those interested in reading more about this popular film actor.

Author: Biographiq
ISBN-10: 1599860341
ISBN-13: 9781599860343
Publisher: Biographiq
Language: English
Published: 04/13/2008
Pages: 52
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.21lbs
Size: 8.98h x 6.00w x 0.22d