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David Wayne

David Wayne

Actor · born 30 January 1914 · Traverse City - Michigan - USA

David Wayne (January 30, 1914 – February 9, 1995) was an American actor with a career spanning nearly 50 years.

Wayne was born Wayne James McMeekan in Traverse City, Michigan, the son of Helen Matilda (née Mason) and John David McMeekan. He grew up in Bloomingdale, Michigan. Wayne's first major Broadway role was Og the leprechaun in Finian's Rainbow, for which he won the Theatre World Award and the first ever Tony for Best Featured Actor in a Musical. While appearing in the play, he and co-star Albert Sharpe were recruited by producer David O. Selznick to play Irish characters in the film Portrait of Jennie (1948).

Where to start: The Front Page (1974).

As actor 56

TV shows 21

Frequently asked questions

What is the best David Wayne movie?

By viewer score, The Front Page (1974) at 7.3/10.

What are David Wayne’s most popular movies?

The Andromeda Strain, How to Marry a Millionaire, The Front Page.

How many movies has David Wayne made?

56 films on TMDB, 56 as actor.

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