Dennis Morgan
Dennis Morgan (born Earl Stanley Morner, December 20, 1908 – September 7, 1994) was an American actor-singer. He used the acting pseudonym Richard Stanley before adopting the name under which he gained his greatest fame. Morgan started working at MGM as Stanley Morner. His best roles were in Mama Steps Out (1937) and Song of the City (1937), but he mostly did small parts. Morgan signed with Paramount billed as Richard Stanley. He was in several films in 1938 and 1939, including Men With Wings (1938). At Warner Bros. Morgan was billed as Dennis Morgan and was finally given lead roles in B movies such as Waterfront (1939) and No Place to Go (1939). In 1940 he was promoted to A movies. His best parts were in Kitty Foyle (1940) (on loan to RKO), Thank Your Lucky Stars (1943), and God is My Co-Pilot. He was often paired with Jack Carson. After Morgan's contract with Warner ended in 1952 he appeared in sporadic television guest roles. He retired from film work in 1956.
Filmography (79 titles)
MovieI Don't Even Like Apple Pie...
Self (Archive Footage) · 1989
7.0MovieHollywood Out-takes and Rare Footage
Self (archive footage) (uncredited) · 1983
6.3ShowThe Love Boat
Steve Brian · 1977
4.3MovieWon Ton Ton: The Dog Who Saved Hollywood
Tour Guide · 1976
7.4MovieThat's Entertainment!
(archive footage) (uncredited) · 1974
7.0MovieRogue's Gallery
Dr. Jonas Pettingill · 1968
5.8ShowPetticoat Junction
Dennis Roberts · 1963
7.0Show21 Beacon Street
Dennis Chase · 1959
7.0MovieUranium Boom
Bradford "Brad" E. Collins · 1956
7.8ShowAlfred Hitchcock Presents
Dennis O'Finn · 1955
6.2MoviePearl of the South Pacific
Dan Merrill · 1955
5.0MovieThe Gun That Won the West
Jim Bridger · 1955
8.0MovieA Star Is Born World Premiere
Self · 1954
6.8ShowGeneral Electric Theater
Roger Duane · 1953
6.5ShowThis Is Your Life
Self · 1952
7.6MovieCattle Town
Mike McGann · 1952
5.9MovieThis Woman Is Dangerous
Dr. Ben Halleck · 1952
6.0MoviePainting the Clouds with Sunshine
Vince · 1951
4.9MovieRaton Pass
Marc Challon · 1951
6.8MoviePretty Baby
Sam Morley · 1950
6.0MoviePerfect Strangers
David Campbell · 1950
6.0MovieBreakdowns of 1949
Self · 1949
5.7MovieThe Lady Takes a Sailor
Bill Craig · 1949
6.0MovieIt's a Great Feeling
Dennis Morgan · 1949
7.0MovieOne Sunday Afternoon
Timothy L. "Biff" Grimes · 1948
6.5MovieTo the Victor
Paul Taggart · 1948
8.0MovieTwo Guys from Texas
Steve Carroll · 1948
6.3MovieBlow-Ups of 1947
Self · 1947
6.0MovieMy Wild Irish Rose
Chauncey Olcott · 1947
7.3MovieAlways Together
The Bridegroom (uncredited) · 1947