Marion Morrison was born May 26, 1907, in Winterset, Iowa. Marion's first important starring role and the name of John Wayne was given to him by director Raoul Walsh in 1929. The picture was "The Big Trail" (1930), where the 22-year-old Wayne was chosen to star as trail scout Breck Coleman. John Wayne lived a long and interesting life with a prolific career that spanned an incredible 50 years. As one of the most beloved actors of our time, much has been said and written about his life, career, and achievements. Within that 50-year career, John Wayne's stages of life are recorded in many mediums, particularly film and in photographs. This 1000-piece panoramic puzzle measures 39 x 13 inches when completed.