| Full Name | Marion Robert Morrison |
| Date of Birth | May 26, 1907 |
| Date of Death | June 11, 1979 |
| Placeof Birth | Winterset, Lowa |
| Nationality | American |
| Height | 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m) approx |
| Weight | 96 kg (212 lbs) approx |
| Net Worth | $50 million (as per 1976) |
| Spouse | Pilar Pallete (m. 1954- 1979), Esperanza Baur (m. 1946-1954), Josephine Wayne (m. 1933-1945) |
| Children | 7 |
WINTERSET, LOWA: Marion Robert Morrison, widely known as John Wayne stood at the height of 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m or 193 cm). The 'Rio Bravo' actor weighed 96 kg which is approximately 212 lbs.
John Wayne was an actor known for his starring roles in Hollywood's Golden Age, primarily in Western and war movies. Born in Winterset, Iowa, Wayne worked for Fox Film Corporation and appeared in 179 films and television productions.
Wayne was one of the tallest actors of his time, therefore, his height was always a topic of discussion. Once he appeared for the interview with a media personality, Phil Donahue.
Donahue asked the actor, "Are you 6 ft 2 in?" Wayne replied, "6 ft 4 in." The interviewer gave mixed expressions and said talking to the audience, "I didn't expect him to be that big, did you?"
Is John Wayne taller than Henry Fonda?
Henry Fonda was 6ft 1 in (1.85 m or 185 cm) tall. John Wayne and Henry Fonda had a height difference of 3 inches making Wayne stand taller than his co-actor.
The two actors appeared together in the 1948 released movie, 'Fort Apche.'
Henry Fonda made his Hollywood debut in 1935 and rose to fame with roles in films like 'Jezebel,' 'Jesse James', and 'Young Mr Lincoln'. Fonda received an Academy Award nomination for Best Actor in The Grapes of Wrath.
Is John Wayne taller than wife Pilar Pallete?
Pilar Pallete was 5 ft 8 in (1.75 m or 175 cm) which makes John Wayne 8 inches taller than his wife. Wayne married Pallete in 1954, and the two of them stayed together until his passing in 1979.
She left Wayne's home in 1973, but they never got a formal divorce or separation. She consistently stated that they were married at the time of his passing.
Actress Pilar Pallete was a native of Peru and John Wayne's widow. Regretfully, on June 11, 1979, the actor passed away from stomach cancer.
She retired from acting after giving birth to 3 children and later moved to Newport Beach, California, where Pallete opened a studio and later a restaurant.
Wayne was also married to Esperanza Baur and Josephine Wayne before getting married to Pallate and had 7 children in total.
