ctor, author and the John Wayne look-alike and impersonator
Ermal has dedicated his career to keeping the
image of John Wayne alive.
Ermal is available for professional, corporate and personal appearances. Appearing with him in Branson is Paula Cravens, America's Yodeling Sweetheart, in their production
"The John Wayne and America's Yodeling Sweetheart Show" at the Owens Theater,
Downtown Branson, MO next to Bransing Landing.
a musical comedy based on the life of John Wayne.
Paula performs in it as America's Yodeling Sweetheart
and as Lucy, Kathrine Hepburn, Maureen O'Hara, Mattie Ross (Kim Darby), and Reba McEntire in comedic skits from some of Duke's movies.
Paula is a regular at Cowboy Church at the God and Country Theater in Branson, MO. Norma Jean calls on her quite often to delight the attendees.
Ermal and Paula are available for appearances individually or as a team in theaters, churches, fund raisers, and anywhere for special events.
ERMAL'S FIRST NOVEL "ACROSS THE BRAZOS" IS NOW BACK IN PRINT (3rd Edition)
. . . Ermal appears in all of the Coors Light computerized
commercials as the Duke
. . .Taped two documentaries (one on the Duke and one on John Ford in Monument Valley)
. . .Rode four times in the Pasadena Tournament of Roses Parade as the Duke
. . .Acted as docent on Duke's Yacht the Wild Goose for fourteen years
. . . Rode a horse through Duke's Newport Beach home before the house was razed
. . . Now resides and performs in Branson, Missouri
. . .Performs around the world as host and/or emcee
. . .Entertainer in Branson,
. . . Is available for corporate events,Trade shows, Theaters, Churches, Schools, Colleges, Movies, Commercials, Infomercials and just about anything one could think of that John Wayne would do, even to performing weddings.
When he makes public appearances, people stand up and cameras come out. "He is the Duke!" they'd yell out.
Ermal is the recipient of the 
2003 IGCITA Most Outstanding Impersonation of a Male Legend Award
in Las Vegas,
Ermal and Paula Cravens perform everywhere in their own production of
in full performance with costumes and video background.
Ermal has more wardrobes than Madonna wears in a day for performances.
All of them are similar to Duke's original wardrobes which he wore
in many of his pictures.
Paula is a two-time National Yodeler winner for Western Music Association and is billed as America's Yodeling Sweetheart.
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