Why was john Wayne named duke?

Answer 1

John Wayne was famous not only for his movies, which number over 200 in his 50 years of movie making, but for his outspoken opinions. He was more than just a movie star. He truly was an American legand in his own time and is even more so sinse his death in 1979.

Answer 2

It's said because John Ford told him Marion Morrison was to long for the marque

Answer 3

He was named "duke" by the local (Glendale)firemen because that was the name of his dog The dog's name was 'Big Duke' and they called him "Little Duke"

Answer 4

He picked up the nickname from a dog he owned as a child.

Answer 5

A local fireman gave him the nickname "Little Duke" because of the dog that constantly accompanied him "Big Duke" an airedale terrier. He preferred Duke to Marion so the nickname stuck.

Answer 6

When he was a boy he had an airedale dog named Duke. The locals called the dog "Big Duke" and young JW "Little Duke".

Answer 7

Marion Morrison was named after his grandfather.