John Wayne's bizarre 'superstitions' that made him 'fly off handle'
Wayne was an American actor and filmmaker who became one of Hollywood's most popular icons through his starring roles during the 'Hollywood Golden Age'. He is especially known for his appearances in Western and war films, his career having flourished from the silent era of the 1920s through the American New Wave that began in the mid-Sixties. In total, Wayne - whose real name was Marion Robert Morrison - starred in 179 film and television productions.