Greg Morris
- Known For
- Acting
- Born
- September 27, 1933 in Cleveland, Ohio, USA
- Died
- August 27, 1996
- Active Years
- 1959–1994 (36 Years)
- Total Credits
- 65 credits in database
Biography
Francis Gregory Alan Morris was an American actor born on September 27, 1933, in Cleveland, Ohio, USA. He passed away on August 27, 1996, at the age of sixty-two. He was also known by the name Francis Greg. Morris was best known for portraying the characters Barney Collier on the television series Mission: Impossible and Lieutenant David Nelson on Vega$. Throughout his career, he accumulated sixty-three known acting credits. His acting work also included appearances in The Twilight Zone, The Alfred Hitchcock Hour, and The Lieutenant.
Career overview
Francis Gregory Alan Morris was an American actor born in Cleveland, Ohio on September 27, 1933, and he passed away on August 27, 1996, at the age of sixty-two. He was recognized for a career that included sixty-three known acting credits, as documented by film and television databases.
Morris achieved his greatest renown for his television roles. He was best known for portraying the character Barney Collier on the television series Mission: Impossible. In addition to that prominent role, he was also known for playing Lieutenant David Nelson on the television series Vega$. Throughout his career in the television and film industry, his work extended to appearances in productions such as The Twilight Zone, The Alfred Hitchcock Hour, and The Lieutenant.
His professional life as an actor established his presence across various television projects. Information regarding his life and career has been preserved through biographical resources and filmography records following his death in 1996.
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Full Filmography
65 titles- The Steven Banks Show (1994) as Police Officer
- Love at First Sight (1992) as Monsieur Laurent
- Firing Squad (1991) as Private Jacob Dorn
- Mission: Impossible - The Golden Serpent (1989) as Barney Collier
- War of the Worlds (1988) as General Masters
- Mission: Impossible (1988) as Barney Collier
- George Burns Comedy Week (1985)
- Murder, She Wrote (1984) as Andrews
- T. J. Hooker (1982) as Dave Reemer
- Roots: The Next Generations (1979) as Beeman Jones
- Crisis in Mid-Air (1979) as Brian Haley
- Fantasy Island (1978) as Ted Harmon
- Vega$ (1978) as Lt. David Nelson
- The Eddie Capra Mysteries (1978)
- The Love Boat (1977) as Greg Elkins
- Flight to Holocaust (1977) as Dr. Jeff Evans
- Quincy, M.E. (1976)
- What's Happening!! (1976) as Lawrence Nelson
- Countdown at Kusini (1976) as Red Salter
- Under the Law Part II: 3 Days in the County Jail (1976) as Narrator
- The Jeffersons (1975)
- Wonder Woman (1975) as Caribe
- Mitzi & 100 Guys (1975) as Self
- The Six Million Dollar Man (1974) as Josh Perkins
- The Manhunter (1974) as Simon
- Lucas Tanner (1974)
- The Snoop Sisters (1973) as Lieutenant Tate
- The All Star Spangled Mission (1973)
- Gold (1973)
- Sanford and Son (1972)
- The Streets of San Francisco (1972)
- Killer by Night (1972) as Capt. George Benson
- Celebrity Bowling (1971) as Self
- The Grand Opening of Walt Disney World (1971) as Self
- Swing Out, Sweet Land (1970) as Crispus Attucks
- Mission: Impossible - The Falcon (1970) as Barney Collier
- Love, American Style (1969) as Mike
- Mission: Impossible vs. the Mob (1969) as Barney Collier
- Mission: Impossible - The Bunker (1969) as Barney Collier
- Mission: Impossible - The Controllers (1969) as Barney Collier
- The Caterpillar and the Wild Animals (1969)
- Evan's Corner (1969) as Narrator
- The Dick Cavett Show (1968) as Self - Guest
- Rowan & Martin's Laugh-In (1968) as Self (uncredited)
- The Dean Martin Christmas Show (1968) as Self (uncredited)
- Mannix (1967) as Luke Whitney
- Mission: Impossible - The Slave (1967) as Barney Collier
- Mission: Impossible (1966) as Barney Collier
- The Doomsday Flight (1966) as Balaban, FBI Agent
- Mission: Impossible - Old Man Out (1966) as Barney Collier
- Branded (1965)
- The Sword of Ali Baba (1965) as Yusef
- The New Interns (1964) as Dr. Pete Clarke
- The Lively Set (1964) as Highway Patrol Officer
- The Fugitive (1963) as Mickey Deming
- The Lieutenant (1963) as Crew Chief
- The Lieutenant (1963) as Sgt. Perc Linden
- Channing (1963) as Dr. Bledsoe
- The Alfred Hitchcock Hour (1962) as Dr. Foster
- Sam Benedict (1962)
- The Dick Van Dyke Show (1961) as Mr. Peters
- The Dick Van Dyke Show (1961) as Frank 'Sticks' Mandalay
- Dr. Kildare (1961) as Lincoln Ball
- Ben Casey (1961)
- The Twilight Zone (1959) as Lieutenant Woodard
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Greg Morris is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Chasing Amy (1997), The Cable Guy (1996), Murder, She Wrote (1984), The Hidden Fortress (1958).
When and where was Greg Morris born?
Greg Morris was born on September 27, 1933 in Cleveland, Ohio, USA. They passed away on August 27, 1996.
How many credits does Greg Morris have?
Greg Morris has accumulated over 65 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1959 to 1994.
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Francis Gregory Alan Morris was an American actor born on September 27, 1933, in Cleveland, Ohio, USA. He passed away on August 27, 1996, at the age of sixty-two. He was also known by the name Francis Greg. Morris was best known for portraying the characters Barney Collier on the television series Mission: Impossible a...
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Age in their best-rated roles
- The Twilight Zone (1959) as Lieutenant Woodard — aged about 25
- The Alfred Hitchcock Hour (1962) as Dr. Foster — aged about 28
- Mission: Impossible (1966) as Barney Collier — aged about 32
- The Dick Van Dyke Show (1961) as Mr. Peters — aged about 27
- The Dick Van Dyke Show (1961) as Frank 'Sticks' Mandalay — aged about 27
- Mission: Impossible (1988) as Barney Collier — aged about 54
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