Ethan Wayne: Actor + Adventurer + Outdoorsman + Leading John Wayne Enterprises & Director at the Incredible John Wayne Cancer Foundation
Ethan Wayne has done a lot in his life. Growing up with adventure, travel and exposure to the world… and the world of Hollywood. He went on to be a stuntman and actor for decades.
Ethan opens up about growing up with a famous father, on sets and boats around the world, racing motorcycles, flying planes and splitting his time between the beach and out in nature.
Ethan talks about leading John Wayne Enterprises and operating as a Director at the acclaimed and inspiring John Wayne Cancer Foundation; and all the incredible things being done there in the fight against cancer.
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From USC Football Commit to Making Movies: The Father Who Did It All
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Ethan Wayne: Learning the Ins-&-Outs of Film Production to Becoming a Stuntman
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The Wild Goose: The Famous WWII Minesweeper of Newport Harbor
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Grit Series: Adventure Runs for Cancer Awareness
0:00 – Different upbringings, same community, evolving perceptions.
6:36 – Childhood adventures biking outdoors everywhere.
14:51 – Arizona ranch, cotton business, filming movies.
18:48 – Collaboration thrives; unpreparedness hinders progress.
25:42 – Terrifying experience in a car crash.
28:14 – Footballer; adventurous and loved water activities.
35:20 – Guns locked; weather was more dangerous.
37:43 – 136 foot WWII wooden minesweeper, Wild Goose.
43:06 – Podcast reflects everyone’s identity.
48:04 – Acted in TV shows, encountered union issues.
56:34 – North Carolina kiteboarding adventure with Amy.
1:01:20 – John Wayne Enterprises profits; foundation supports research.
1:04:47 – Downloadable cancer education: children’s sun safety.
1:12:02 – John Wayne aids cancer research awareness.
1:14:05 – John Wayne’s generosity evident in saved letters.
1:20:15 – Remote project grew on me.
1:25:23 – Work requires grit; life changes fast.