Dennis Morgan

Biography

From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia 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

Johnny Dutton (bush pilot)
Paul Collins
Peter Kingsmill
David Campbell
'Rickey' Mayberry
Wyn Strafford
Corky 'Cork' Jones
Col. Robert Lee Scott
Chick Farber
Dr. Jonas Pettingill
Chuck Thompson (as Stanley Morner)
Sam Morley
Mike McGann
Dennis Morgan (uncredited)
Paul Hudson / El Khobar
Self (archive footage) (uncredited)
James Wylie
Sgt. David Stewart
Tommy Ashley
John Keith / Sgt. Derry Conniston
Chauncey Olcott
Marc Challon
Bradford "Brad" E. Collins
Timothy L. "Biff" Grimes
Tommy McCabe
Joe Plummer
Steve Carroll
Jim Dolan
Thomas Rufus 'Tom' Collier III
Cagey Miller
Lieutenant Ames
(archive footage)
Marine 2nd Lt.
Paul Taggart
The Bridegroom (uncredited)
First Mate Rogers (as Richard Stanley)
Chrystal Club Singer (uncredited)
William Douglas
Stage Singer in "Pretty Girl" Number
Mike Flagler
Lieutenant
Self (uncredited)
Western Hero (clip from "Ride, Cowboy, Ride", 1939) (uncredited)