"The Green Berets" John Wayne, John Ford
Caption: "The Green Berets" John Wayne, John Ford
Director, Producer, Writer
Born: February 1, 1894
Star sign: Aquarius
Height: 6' (1.83 m)
Known for: The Searchers (1956), The Grapes of Wrath (1940), The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance (1962), Stagecoach (1939)
Source: IMDB
John Ford came to Hollywood following one of his brothers, an actor. Asked what brought him to Hollywood, he replied "The train". He became one of the most respected directors in the business, in spite of being known for his westerns, which were not considered "serious" film. He won six Oscars, counting (he always did) the two that he won for his ...