John Wayne

John Wayne
See page for author [Public domain], via Wikimedia Commons
Best known as an Actor based on credits in that role in 41 films, with $367,929,354 worldwide aggregate box office (rank #11,725)
Best-known acting roles: General William Tecumseh Sherman (How the West Was Won), Rooster Cogburn (True Grit), Lieutenant Colonel Benjamin Vandervoort (The Longest Day), Colonel Mike Kirby (The Green Berets), The Centurion (The Greatest Story Ever Told)
Best-known technical roles: The Green Berets (Director), Big Jake (Director), The Alamo (Director), The Alamo (Producer)
Born: May 26, 1907
Died: June 11, 1979
                                    

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  3. Acting Credits
  4. Technical Credits

Career Summary


  MoviesDomestic
Box Office		International
Box Office		Worldwide
Box Office
As an ActorLeading12$26,933,333$376$26,933,709
(Unclassified)29$323,448,029$17,547,616$340,995,645
In Technical RolesDirector3$37,107,027$0$37,107,027
Producer1$7,900,000$0$7,900,000

Latest Ranking on Selected Box Office Record Lists


RecordRankAmount
Top 100 Stars in Leading Roles at the Domestic Box Office (Rank 3,001-3,100) 3,057 $26,933,333
Top Stars at the Domestic Box Office (Rank 4,801-4,900) 4,896 $350,381,362
Top 100 Stars in Leading Roles at the International Box Office (Rank 8,801-8,900) 8,842 $376
Top Stars at the International Box Office (Rank 42,401-42,500) 42,446 $17,547,992
Top 100 Stars in Leading Roles at the Worldwide Box Office (Rank 3,901-4,000) 3,980 $26,933,709
Top Stars at the Worldwide Box Office (Rank 11,701-11,800) 11,725 $367,929,354
Top Grossing Director at the Domestic Box Office (Rank 1,201-1,300) 1,278 $37,107,027
Top Grossing Producer at the Domestic Box Office (Rank 3,401-3,500) 3,456 $7,900,000
Top Grossing Director at the Worldwide Box Office (Rank 2,001-2,100) 2,013 $37,107,027
Top Grossing Producer at the Worldwide Box Office (Rank 4,501-4,600) 4,561 $7,900,000

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Home Market Releases for September 10th, 2019

September 11th, 2019

Echo in the Canyon

There are two monster hits coming out this week, Aladdin and John Wick: Chapter 3 — Parabellum, and this has scared away almost all of the competition. Fortunately, John Wick is amazing and a clear Pick of the Week contender. There was only one other film in contention for that title, Echo in the Canyon. Granted, I like Parabellum more, but it was already awarded the Pick of the Week when it hit VOD, so Echo in the Canyon gets the honor this week. More...

Home Market Releases for June 7th, 2016

June 8th, 2016

Zootopia

The list of new home market releases isn't particularly long, but it includes Zootopia the best movie of the year, so it feels like an amazing week. It isn't the only contender for Pick of the Week this week, as Anomalisa, Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan: Director's Cut, and others are also worth considering. The Martian: Extended Edition is also a must have, if you don't own it yet. More...

DVD and Blu-ray Releases for January 22nd, 2013

January 21st, 2013

There are not a lot of big releases on this week's list with End of Watch being the biggest. Conveniently, it is also the best and it is the Pick of the Week on either DVD or Blu-ray Combo Pack. More...

DVD and Blu-ray Releases for October 2nd, 2012

October 2nd, 2012

It's the first week of the month and there is a wide variety of releases worth checking out, but not exactly a strong selection of best sellers. The biggest first-run release is Dark Shadows and while I'm looking forward to possibly reviewing the Blu-ray Combo Pack, I don't think it will be a huge hit. New Girl: Season One and The Princess Bride: 25th Anniversary Edition Blu-ray look great, but I'm waiting for the screeners to make final decisions. I won't get a chance to review Universal Classic Monsters: The Essential Collection, but it is a contender for Pick of the Week. The winner of that honor is Cinderella Blu-ray, which is a classic, even if it is a little old-fashioned. More...

All Acting Credits



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Release
Date		TitleRoleDomestic
Box Office		International
Box Office		Worldwide
Box Office
Jan 1, 1975The Shootist John Bernard Books $6,000,000$6,000,000
Jan 1, 1975Rooster Cogburn Rooster Cogburn $8,000,000$8,000,000
Feb 6, 1974McQ Lon McQ
Jan 13, 1972The Cowboys Wil Andersen $7,500,000$7,500,000
1971Big Jake Jacob McCandles $7,500,000$7,500,000
Jul 29, 1970Chisum John Simpson Chisum $6,000,000$6,000,000
Nov 27, 1969The Undefeated Col. John Henry T… $8,000,000$8,000,000
Jun 11, 1969True Grit Rooster Cogburn $31,132,592$6,527,308$37,659,900
Nov 27, 1968Hellfighters Chance Buckman
Jun 19, 1968The Green Berets Colonel Mike Kirby $21,707,027$21,707,027
Jun 7, 1967El Dorado Cole Thornton $6,000,000$6,000,000
May 27, 1967The War Wagon Taw Jackson $6,000,000$6,000,000
Jul 1, 1965The Sons of Katie Elder John Elder $13,333,333$13,333,333
Apr 6, 1965In Harm’s Way
Feb 15, 1965The Greatest Story Eve… The Centurion $15,473,333$15,473,333
Nov 13, 1963McLintock! George Washington… $14,500,000$14,500,000
Jun 12, 1963Donovan's Reef Michael Patrick "… $6,600,000$6,600,000
Feb 20, 1963How the West Was Won General William T… $46,500,000$46,500,000
Oct 4, 1962The Longest Day Lieutenant Colone… $39,100,000$11,000,000$50,100,000
May 24, 1962Hatari! Sean Mercer $12,923,077$12,923,077
Apr 22, 1962The Man Who Shot Liber… Tom Doniphon $8,000,000$498$8,000,498
Nov 3, 1960North to Alaska Sam McCord
Oct 24, 1960The Alamo Colonel Davy Croc… $7,900,000$7,900,000
Mar 18, 1959Rio Bravo Sherriff John T C… $5,800,000$124$5,800,124
Dec 17, 1957Legend of the Lost
Feb 21, 1956The Conqueror Temujin/ Genghis … $9,000,000$16,347$9,016,347
Oct 1, 1955Blood Alley
Jun 4, 1955The Sea Chase Captain Karl Ehrlich $12,000,000$12,000,000
Jul 3, 1954The High and the Mighty Dan Roman $10,400,000$10,400,000
Nov 27, 1953Hondo Hondo Lane $8,200,000$8,200,000
Aug 21, 1952The Quiet Man Sean Thornton $7,600,000$376$7,600,376
Aug 28, 1951Flying Leathernecks Major Daniel Xavi…
Dec 14, 1949Sands of Iwo Jima Sergeant John M. … $7,800,000$3,339$7,803,339
Jul 26, 1949She Wore a Yellow Ribbon Captain Nathan Cu… $5,400,000$5,400,000
Aug 26, 1948Red River Thomas Dunson $9,012,000$9,012,000
May 13, 1946Without Reservations Rusty Thomas $3,000,000$3,000,000
Dec 25, 1945Dakota
Aug 19, 1943A Lady Takes a Chance
Jul 18, 1941The Shepherd of the Hills Young Matt
Oct 25, 1940Seven Sinners Lt. Dan Brent
Mar 3, 1939Stagecoach The Ringo Kid
 
Averages $12,082,116$2,506,856$12,687,219
Totals 41 $350,381,362$17,547,992$367,929,354


Leading or Lead Ensemble Roles


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Release
Date		TitleOpening
Weekend		Maximum
Theaters		Domestic
Box Office		Worldwide
Box Office		Domestic
Share
Feb 6, 1974McQ
Nov 27, 1968Hellfighters
Jun 7, 1967El Dorado $6,000,000$6,000,000100.0%
Jul 1, 1965The Sons of Katie Elder $13,333,333$13,333,333100.0%
Apr 6, 1965In Harm’s Way
Aug 21, 1952The Quiet Man $7,600,000$7,600,376100.0%
Aug 28, 1951Flying Leathernecks
Dec 25, 1945Dakota
Aug 19, 1943A Lady Takes a Chance
Jul 18, 1941The Shepherd of the Hills
Oct 25, 1940Seven Sinners
Mar 3, 1939Stagecoach
 
Averages n/an/a$8,977,778$8,977,903100.0%
Totals 12 $26,933,333$26,933,709

Latest Ranking on All Acting Box Office Record Lists


RecordRankAmount
Top 100 Stars in Leading Roles at the Domestic Box Office (Rank 3,001-3,100) 3,057 $26,933,333
Top Live Action Stars at the Domestic Box Office (Rank 4,201-4,300) 4,283 $350,381,362
Top Above the Line Stars at the Domestic Box Office (Rank 5,701-5,800) 5,725 $26,933,333
Top Stars at the Domestic Box Office (Rank 4,801-4,900) 4,896 $350,381,362
Top 100 Stars in Leading Roles at the International Box Office (Rank 8,801-8,900) 8,842 $376
Top Live Action Stars at the International Box Office (Rank 39,601-39,700) 39,661 $17,547,992
Top Above the Line Stars at the International Box Office (Rank 19,101-19,200) 19,193 $376
Top Stars at the International Box Office (Rank 42,401-42,500) 42,446 $17,547,992
Top 100 Stars in Leading Roles at the Worldwide Box Office (Rank 3,901-4,000) 3,980 $26,933,709
Top Live Action Stars at the Worldwide Box Office (Rank 10,401-10,500) 10,468 $367,929,354
Top Above the Line Stars at the Wordwide Box Office (Rank 7,501-7,600) 7,531 $26,933,709
Top Stars at the Worldwide Box Office (Rank 11,701-11,800) 11,725 $367,929,354
Top Domestic Leading Stars for Original Screenplay Movies (Rank 2,101-2,200) 2,143 $19,333,333
Top Worldwide Leading Stars for Original Screenplay Movies (Rank 2,801-2,900) 2,841 $19,333,333
Top Domestic Leading Stars for Live Action Movies (Rank 2,601-2,700) 2,620 $26,933,333
Top International Leading Stars for Live Action Movies (Rank 8,101-8,200) 8,184 $376
Top Worldwide Leading Stars for Live Action Movies (Rank 3,401-3,500) 3,441 $26,933,709
Top Domestic Leading Stars for Contemporary Fiction Movies (Rank 2,501-2,600) 2,572 $7,600,000
Top Domestic Leading Stars for Historical Fiction Movies (Rank 701-800) 728 $19,333,333
Top International Leading Stars for Contemporary Fiction Movies (Rank 6,001-6,100) 6,065 $376
Top Worldwide Leading Stars for Contemporary Fiction Movies (Rank 3,401-3,500) 3,413 $7,600,376
Top Worldwide Leading Stars for Historical Fiction Movies (Rank 901-1,000) 945 $19,333,333
Top Domestic Leading Stars for Romantic Comedy Movies (Rank 401-500) 423 $7,600,000
Top Domestic Leading Stars for Western Movies (Rank 101-200) 119 $19,333,333
Top International Leading Stars for Romantic Comedy Movies (Rank 701-800) 748 $376
Top Worldwide Leading Stars for Romantic Comedy Movies (Rank 501-600) 546 $7,600,376
Top Worldwide Leading Stars for Western Movies (Rank 101-200) 119 $19,333,333
Top Domestic Leading Stars for Not Rated Movies 44 $26,933,333
Top International Leading Stars for Not Rated Movies (Rank 2,401-2,500) 2,446 $376
Top Worldwide Leading Stars for Not Rated Movies (Rank 301-400) 376 $26,933,709

All Technical Credits



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Release
Date		TitleRoleDomestic
Box Office		International
Box Office		Worldwide
Box Office
1971Big Jake Director $7,500,000$7,500,000
Jun 19, 1968The Green Berets Director $21,707,027$21,707,027
Oct 24, 1960The Alamo Director
Producer		 $7,900,000$7,900,000
 
Averages $12,369,009n/a$12,369,009
Totals 3 $37,107,027n/a$37,107,027


Director Credits


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Release
Date		TitleOpening
Weekend		Maximum
Theaters		Domestic
Box Office		Worldwide
Box Office		Domestic
Share
1971Big Jake $7,500,000$7,500,000100.0%
Jun 19, 1968The Green Berets $21,707,027$21,707,027100.0%
Oct 24, 1960The Alamo $7,900,000$7,900,000100.0%
 
Averages n/an/a$12,369,009$12,369,009100.0%
Totals 3 $37,107,027$37,107,027


Producer Credits


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Release
Date		TitleOpening
Weekend		Maximum
Theaters		Domestic
Box Office		Worldwide
Box Office		Domestic
Share
Oct 24, 1960The Alamo $7,900,000$7,900,000100.0%
 
Averages n/an/a$7,900,000$7,900,000100.0%
Totals 1 $7,900,000$7,900,000

Latest Ranking on All Technical Box Office Record Lists


RecordRankAmount
Top Grossing Director at the Domestic Box Office (Rank 1,201-1,300) 1,278 $37,107,027
Top Grossing Producer at the Domestic Box Office (Rank 3,401-3,500) 3,456 $7,900,000
Top Grossing Director at the Worldwide Box Office (Rank 2,001-2,100) 2,013 $37,107,027
Top Grossing Producer at the Worldwide Box Office (Rank 4,501-4,600) 4,561 $7,900,000