Wayne Morris
Wayne Morris (* 17th February 1914 in Los Angeles , California , USA as Bert de Wayne Morris ; † 14. September 1959 in Oakland , California, USA) was an American actor .
Life
Wayne Morris took acting classes at the Pasadena Playhouse . A Warner Brothers talent scout noticed him in 1936 and signed him. He was quickly committed to the role of the "nice sonny boy next door". He was successful as the main actor in Kid Galahad - With Hard Fists (1937). During the production of an aviator film, Morris' interest in aviation grew, so he got his pilot's license. During World War II he joined the American Navy. After shooting down seven Japanese aircraft and sinking five ships, he returned to civilian life in a highly decorated manner. However, the war hero could not build on his pre-war stardom. With a few exceptions, Morris only played in B-productions. The portrayal of Lieutenant Roget in Stanley Kubrick's Paths to Fame was once again a highlight of his acting skills. This role could have given a new boost to his career, but initially he was drawn to television. He has guest roles in many series, including Smoking Colts , Maverick , Alfred Hitchcock Presents , Josh , Bronco and New Orleans, Bourbon Street .
Morris has been married twice. Through his marriage to Patricia Ann O'Rourke in 1942, he became brother-in-law of the actor couple Peggy Stewart and Buck Young . Morris died of a heart attack in 1959 and was buried with full military honors in Arlington National Cemetery.
Filmography (selection)
- 1937: Assistant doctor Dr. Steven Brace (Once a Doctor)
- 1937: Kid Galahad - With hard fists (Kid Galahad)
- 1938: Valley of the Giants
- 1939: The second life of Dr. X (The Return of Dr. X)
- 1940: An Angel from Texas
- 1941: The Avengers of Missouri (Bad Men of Missouri)
- 1941: I Wanted Wings
- 1941: Engagement to Death (The Smiling Ghost)
- 1947: The Deep Valley
- 1947: So You Want to Be in Pictures (cameo)
- 1949: They rode with Jesse James (The Younger Brothers)
- 1949: Storm over the Pacific (Task Force)
- 1949: One morning on Hopkins Street (The House Across the Street)
- 1951: Cowboy Vengeance in Oklahoma (Sierra Passage) - Director: Frank McDonald
- 1951: ... now the accounts are settled (The Bushwhackers)
- 1954: This Man Knows Too Much (Riding Shotgun)
- 1957: Paths of Glory (Paths of Glory)
- 1957: Major alarm at the FBI (Plunder Road)
Web links
- Wayne Morris in the Internet Movie Database (English)
| personal data | |
|---|---|
| SURNAME | Morris, Wayne |
| ALTERNATIVE NAMES | de Wayne Morris, Bert (maiden name) |
| BRIEF DESCRIPTION | US-American actor |
| DATE OF BIRTH | February 17, 1914 |
| PLACE OF BIRTH | Los Angeles , California , United States |
| DATE OF DEATH | September 14, 1959 |
| Place of death | Oakland , California , United States |