Ethan Wayne
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John Ethan Morrison (born February 22, 1962) known professionally as Ethan Wayne, is an American former actor and former stuntman. He now manages John Wayne Enterprises and serves as the director of the John Wayne Cancer Foundation and created its Team DUKE fundraising program. He played Little Jake, the grandson of his father's title character in Big Jake. Ethan started doing stunt work after the death of his father in 1979. His first film was The Blues Brothers. He then resumed work as an actor. His next two major film appearances were both in 1981, in the comedy Longshot, and the slasher film Scream. Other roles include Edward Taylor in the NBC TV movie The Alamo: 13 Days to Glory (1986), Storm Logan on the CBS soap opera The Bold and the Beautiful (with Robert Mitchum's granddaughter Carrie Mitchum, whom he had met on the Big Jake set), (1987-88) which led to much work overseas, and his role as Officer Matt Doyle on The New Adam-12 (Universal Studios) 1989 through 1991. He appeared as an expert on John Wayne memorabilia on History Channel's Pawn Stars in the episode "Dog Day Afternoon" which aired January 14, 2014. He is the youngest son of actor John Wayne and his mother is John Wayne's third wife and widow, Peruvian actress Pilar Pallete. He grew up in Newport Beach, California, where he shared his father's love of the ocean and outdoors. His name was chosen in direct relation to John Wayne's character in The Searchers ("Ethan Edwards"). From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Ethan Wayne Movies & Career Overview
The filmography of Ethan Wayne reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 14 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.
Dominant Genre
A large portion of Ethan Wayne's work falls within the Western genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.
Success Ratio
Approximately 14% of Ethan Wayne's films maintain ratings above 6.5, indicating a consistent level of audience approval.
One of the most highly rated entries in their career remains Big Jake, which stands out as a key performance.
Best Ethan Wayne Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Ethan Wayne's career based on audience ratings.
Full Filmography
Every movie Ethan Wayne has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | John Wayne: Cowboys & Demons | Self | Flop | Similar → |
| 2001 | The Duke at Fox | Self - John Wayne's Youngest Son | Flop | Similar → |
| 2000 | Comanche | Mark Kellogg | Flop | Similar → |
| 1997 | Bombshell | Cop No. 4 | Flop | Similar → |
| 1997 | The Last Embrace | Webster | Flop | Similar → |
| 1996 | La signora della città | Harrison Scott | Flop | Similar → |
| 1987 | The Alamo: Thirteen Days to Glory | Edward Taylor | Average | Similar → |
| 1986 | Cobra Mission | Mike | Flop | Similar → |
| 1984 | Man Hunt | Stranger | Flop | Similar → |
| 1983 | Escape from El Diablo | Sundance | Flop | Similar → |
| 1981 | Scream | Stan | Flop | Similar → |
| 1981 | Longshot | Eddie | Flop | Similar → |
| 1971 | Big Jake | Little Jake McCandles | Hit | Similar → |
| 1970 | Rio Lobo | Boy (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
Ethan Wayne - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Ethan Wayne?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Ethan Wayne is "Big Jake" with a rating of 6.9/10.
How many movies has Ethan Wayne acted in?
Ethan Wayne has been featured in at least 14 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Ethan Wayne?
Other notable films include "Rio Lobo", "The Alamo: Thirteen Days to Glory", and "Cobra Mission".




