Dennis Morgan
Biography
Dennis Morgan was an American actor-singer born on December 20, 1908, in Prentice, Wisconsin, USA. He started working in the film industry at MGM as Stanley Morner, later adopting the pseudonym Richard Stanley before using the name Dennis Morgan. Morgan signed with Paramount and Warner Bros, eventually being promoted to lead roles in B and A movies. He is known for his performances in films such as Men With Wings, Waterfront, and No Place to Go. Morgan's acting career spanned multiple studios and genres, with a notable presence in Warner Bros musicals of the 1940s.
Career overview
Dennis Morgan began his acting career at MGM, initially working under the pseudonym Stanley Morner. He later signed with Paramount, billed as Richard Stanley, and appeared in several films in 1938 and 1939, including Men With Wings. Morgan then moved to Warner Bros, where he was billed as Dennis Morgan and began to receive lead roles in B movies such as Waterfront and No Place to Go.
In 1940, Morgan was promoted to A movies, marking a significant milestone in his career. He went on to appear in various films, although specific titles are not mentioned in the provided sources. Morgan's acting style was characterized by his "twinkly-eyed handsome charmer" persona, which he showcased in Warner Bros musicals of the 1940s, often accompanied by Jack Carson.
Morgan's filmography includes titles such as Mama Steps Out, Song of the City, and Christmas in Connecticut, although the exact nature and extent of his involvement in these projects are not specified in the provided sources.
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Full Filmography
79 titles- I Don't Even Like Apple Pie... (1989) as Self (Archive Footage)
- Hollywood Out-takes and Rare Footage (1983) as Self (archive footage) (uncredited)
- The Love Boat (1977) as Steve Brian
- Won Ton Ton: The Dog Who Saved Hollywood (1976) as Tour Guide
- That's Entertainment! (1974) as (archive footage) (uncredited)
- Rogue's Gallery (1968) as Dr. Jonas Pettingill
- Petticoat Junction (1963) as Dennis Roberts
- 21 Beacon Street (1959) as Dennis Chase
- Uranium Boom (1956) as Bradford "Brad" E. Collins
- Alfred Hitchcock Presents (1955) as Dennis O'Finn
- The Gun That Won the West (1955) as Jim Bridger
- Pearl of the South Pacific (1955) as Dan Merrill
- A Star Is Born World Premiere (1954) as Self
- General Electric Theater (1953) as Roger Duane
- This Is Your Life (1952) as Self
- This Woman Is Dangerous (1952) as Dr. Ben Halleck
- Cattle Town (1952) as Mike McGann
- Raton Pass (1951) as Marc Challon
- Painting the Clouds with Sunshine (1951) as Vince
- Perfect Strangers (1950) as David Campbell
- Pretty Baby (1950) as Sam Morley
- The Lady Takes a Sailor (1949) as Bill Craig
- Breakdowns of 1949 (1949) as Self
- It's a Great Feeling (1949) as Dennis Morgan
- Two Guys from Texas (1948) as Steve Carroll
- To the Victor (1948) as Paul Taggart
- One Sunday Afternoon (1948) as Timothy L. "Biff" Grimes
- Cheyenne (1947) as James Wylie
- Blow-Ups of 1947 (1947) as Self
- My Wild Irish Rose (1947) as Chauncey Olcott
- Always Together (1947) as The Bridegroom (uncredited)
- Hollywood Wonderland (1947) as Western Hero (clip from "Ride, Cowboy, Ride", 1939) (uncredited)
- One More Tomorrow (1946) as Thomas Rufus 'Tom' Collier III
- Two Guys from Milwaukee (1946) as Prince Henry
- Blow-Ups of 1946 (1946) as Self
- Okay for Sound (1946)
- The Time, The Place and The Girl (1946) as Steven Ross
- God Is My Co-Pilot (1945) as Col. Robert Lee Scott
- Christmas in Connecticut (1945) as Jefferson Jones
- Hollywood Canteen (1944) as Self
- Breakdowns of 1944 (1944) as Self
- The Very Thought of You (1944) as Sgt. David Stewart
- Shine on Harvest Moon (1944) as Jack Norworth
- The Shining Future (1944) as Self
- The Road to Victory (1944) as Dennis Morgan (uncredited)
- I Am an American (1944) as Self (uncredited)
- The Hard Way (1943) as Paul Collins
- The Desert Song (1943) as Paul Hudson / El Khobar
- Thank Your Lucky Stars (1943) as Tommy Randolph
- Stars on Horseback (1943)
- In This Our Life (1942) as Peter Kingsmill
- Captains of the Clouds (1942) as Johnny Dutton
- Wings for the Eagle (1942) as Corky 'Cork' Jones
- Affectionately Yours (1941) as 'Rickey' Mayberry
- Bad Men of Missouri (1941) as Cole Younger
- Kisses for Breakfast (1941) as Rodney Trask
- Kitty Foyle (1940) as Wyn Strafford
- The Fighting 69th (1940) as Lieutenant Ames
- Tear Gas Squad (1940) as Tommy McCabe
- River's End (1940) as John Keith / Sgt. Derry Conniston
- Flight Angels (1940) as Chick Farber
- Three Cheers for the Irish (1940) as Angus Ferguson
- March On, Marines (1940) as Bob Lansing
- The Return of Doctor X (1939) as Dr. Rhodes
- Ride, Cowboy, Ride (1939) as Dinny Logan
- Persons in Hiding (1939) as Mike Flagler
- Waterfront (1939) as Jim Dolan
- No Place to Go (1939) as Joe Plummer
- Men with Wings (1938) as Galton
- Illegal Traffic (1938) as Cagey Miller
- King of Alcatraz (1938) as First Mate Rogers (as Richard Stanley)
- Navy Blue and Gold (1937) as Marine 2nd Lt.
- Mama Steps Out (1937) as Chuck Thompson (as Stanley Morner)
- Song of the City (1937) as Tommy
- The Great Ziegfeld (1936) as Stage Singer in "Pretty Girl" Number
- Suzy (1936) as Lieutenant
- Piccadilly Jim (1936) as Chrystal Club Singer (uncredited)
- Annie Laurie (1936) as William Douglas
- I Conquer the Sea! (1936) as Tommy Ashley
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Dennis Morgan best known for?
Dennis Morgan is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including The Love Boat (1977), Won Ton Ton: The Dog Who Saved Hollywood (1976), That's Entertainment! (1974), Petticoat Junction (1963).
When and where was Dennis Morgan born?
Dennis Morgan was born on December 20, 1908 in Prentice, Wisconsin, USA. They passed away on September 7, 1994.
How many credits does Dennis Morgan have?
Dennis Morgan has accumulated over 79 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1936 to 1989.
What is Dennis Morgan's background in cinema and television?
Dennis Morgan was an American actor-singer born on December 20, 1908, in Prentice, Wisconsin, USA. He started working in the film industry at MGM as Stanley Morner, later adopting the pseudonym Richard Stanley before using the name Dennis Morgan. Morgan signed with Paramount and Warner Bros, eventually being promoted t...
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Age in their best-rated roles
- A Star Is Born World Premiere (1954) as Self — aged about 45
- Alfred Hitchcock Presents (1955) as Dennis O'Finn — aged about 46
- That's Entertainment! (1974) as (archive footage) (uncredited) — aged about 65
- Uranium Boom (1956) as Bradford "Brad" E. Collins — aged about 47
- General Electric Theater (1953) as Roger Duane — aged about 44
- Pretty Baby (1950) as Sam Morley — aged about 41
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