Garfield Morgan

Career overview

Garfield Morgan began his television career in the mid‑1950s, initially appearing in small parts before moving to larger roles during the 1960s. A notable early credit was his portrayal of Detective Chief Inspector Lewis in the BBC series Softly Softly in 1966, establishing him as a regular presence in police dramas. Throughout his career he was frequently cast as a policeman, a typecasting that culminated in his most recognized role as DCI Frank Haskins in the 1974 series The Sweeney, where he performed opposite John Thaw and Dennis Waterman.

In the later stages of his career Morgan continued to appear regularly on British television. He was a regular cast member of the series Shelley in 1979 and later took part in You Must Be the Husband in 1987 and The Nineteenth Hole in 1989. His work extended into the early 1990s with a role in No Job for a Lady in 1990, appearing opposite Penelope Keith. Across film and television Morgan accumulated a total of 67 credited performances.

Born on 19 April 1931 in Birmingham, England, Morgan remained active in acting until his death on 5 December 2009 at the age of 78. His body of work reflects a steady presence in British television, particularly within the police‑procedural genre.