Fort Apache (1948) John Wayne movies. Wayne, age 41, in Fort Apache, 1948 Silver Screen Collection/Getty. This movie was the first in the Cavalry Trilogy directed by John Ford and starring John Wayne.

John Wayne, the legendary actor best known for making classic Western films, was born on May 26, 1907. The Oscar-winning actor and star of nearly 180 films and television shows died in 1979 at age 72.

It's been nearly half a century since he died in 1979, and yet no actor has wholly embodied the role of cinematic cowboy quite like John Wayne. Getting his start in B-movies in the 1930s, Wayne ...

John Wayne acted in more than 250 movies and was easily a top box-office draw. Skip to content. All Sections. Subscribe Now. 95°F. Tuesday, June 24th 2025 Daily News e-Edition.