Wealth Statistics
How wealthy is John Wayne? What is his salary? Find out below:
| Net Worth | $50 Million |
|---|---|
| Salary | N/A |
| Date of Birth | May 26, 1907 - June 11, 1979 (age 72 years) | Gender | Male |
| Height | 6 ft 3 in (1.93 m) |
| Profession | Actor, Businessperson, Film director, Film Producer |
| Nationality | United States of America |
Net Worth, Salary, Earnings, and Financial Data
John Wayne Net Worth: John Wayne was an American film actor, director, and producer who had a net worth of $7 million at the time of his death in 1979. That’s the same as around $25 million in today’s dollars after adjusting for inflation. The value of his estate was made public soon after his death. The estate included $1 million in real estate and around $6 million in personal assets/investments. He was earning $100,000 per year in passive income from investments and royalties, roughly $350,000 in today’s dollars. Wayne owned property in Arizona, Newport Harbor and on the Puget Sound in Washington.
About John Wayne
Early Life: Marion Michael Morrison, better known as John Wayne, was born in Winterset, Iowa, on May 26, 1907. He was born as Marion Robert Morrison, and his parents changed his middle name to Michael after deciding to name their next son Robert. While he was growing up, Wayne’s family moved first to Palmdale, California, before moving to Glendale, California, in 1916. There, his father, Clyde Leonard Morrison, worked as a pharmacist. Wayne attended Glendale Union High School, and was both a star student and athlete, taking part in activities like joining the debate team as well as the football team. He continued his education at the University of Southern California, where he majored in pre-law and also played on the football team there. However, he broke his collarbone while bodysurfing, which left him unable to play sports. Subsequently, he lost his athletic scholarship and had to leave university.
Quotes by John Wayne
Do you also want a net worth like that of John Wayne? Here are some inspiring John Wayne quotes that might help you boost your net worth:
Get off your butt and join the Marines!
John Wayne
When you come to see a picture of mine, I want you to know that I'm not going to do anything that will make you uncomfortable. I want you to know that you won't be disappointed in me.
I'd read up on the history of our country and I'd become fascinated with the story of the Alamo. To me it represented the fight for freedom, not just in America, but in all countries.
All the screen cowboys behaved like real gentlemen. They didn't drink, they didn't smoke. When they knocked the bad guy down, they always stood with their fists up, waiting for the heavy to get back on his feet. I decided I was going to drag the bad guy to his feet and keep hitting him.
Nothing is so discouraging to an actor than to have to work for long hours upon hours in brightly lighted interior sets.
