Morgan Woodward
Biography
Morgan Woodward was an American actor born on September 16, 1925, in Fort Worth, Texas, USA. He is known for his recurring role on the television soap opera Dallas and for his portrayal of Boss Godfrey in the 1967 film Cool Hand Luke. Woodward was a frequent guest star on Western television shows, including appearances on Gunsmoke and The Life and Legend of Wyatt Earp. He played 16 different characters in 19 episodes of Gunsmoke, the most appearances by any actor on the show. Woodward passed away on February 22, 2019, at the age of 93.
Career overview
Morgan Woodward was an American actor known for his work in television and film. He appeared in a recurring role on the television soap opera Dallas, where he played Marvin "Punk" Anderson. Woodward also portrayed Boss Godfrey, a character known for wearing sunglasses, in the 1967 film Cool Hand Luke.
In addition to his work on Dallas and Cool Hand Luke, Woodward was a frequent guest star on various cowboy-themed television shows. He appeared on the long-running Western series Gunsmoke, where he played 16 different characters in 19 episodes. This is the most appearances by any actor on the show. Woodward also had a recurring role on The Life and Legend of Wyatt Earp.
Morgan Woodward's acting credits span a significant number of roles, with a total of 95 known credits. He was born on September 16, 1925, in Fort Worth, Texas, and passed away on February 22, 2019, at the age of 93.
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128 titles- Millennium (1996) as Iron Lung Man
- The X-Files (1993) as Old Harry Cokely
- The Adventures of Brisco County, Jr. (1993) as Sam Travis
- Renegade (1992) as Dad Meechum
- Gunsmoke: To the Last Man (1992) as Sheriff Abel Rose
- 21 Jump Street (1987) as Albert Schalin
- Matlock (1986) as Zack Tannenbaum
- Blacke's Magic (1986) as Dr. Harold Curry
- Girls Just Want to Have Fun (1985) as J.P. Sands
- Murder, She Wrote (1984) as Sheriff Brademus
- Hunter (1984) as Chuck Easterland
- The A-Team (1983) as Bus Carter
- The A-Team (1983) as Captain Winnetka
- Scarecrow and Mrs. King (1983)
- Knight Rider (1982) as Sheriff Winston
- T. J. Hooker (1982) as Maj. Gen. Robert Selkirk, retired
- Hill Street Blues (1981)
- Hill Street Blues (1981) as John Renko
- Simon & Simon (1981)
- The Fall Guy (1981)
- Enos (1980)
- Battle Beyond the Stars (1980) as Cayman
- Treachery and Greed on the Planet of the Apes (1980) as Martin
- A Last Cry for Help (1979) as Mr. Burgess
- Dallas (1978) as Punk Anderson
- Vega$ (1978) as Kurt Stryker
- The Other Side of Hell (1978) as Johnson
- The Incredible Hulk (1977) as Ben Madrid
- How the West Was Won (1977)
- CHiPs (1977)
- Logan's Run (1977) as Morgan
- Moonshine County Express (1977)
- Speedtrap (1977) as Captain Hogan
- Deadly Game (1977) as General Olson
- Which Way Is Up? (1977) as Mr. Mann
- Final Chapter: Walking Tall (1977) as The Boss
- Supervan (1977) as T.B. Trenton
- The Killing of a Chinese Bookie (1976) as The Boss
- A Small Town in Texas (1976) as C.J. Crane
- The Quest (1976) as Sheriff Moses
- Starsky & Hutch (1975) as Clay Zachary
- The Last Day (1975) as Ransom Payne
- The Hatfields and the McCoys (1975) as Ellison Hatfield
- Police Woman (1974)
- Petrocelli (1974) as Lt. Cayle
- Planet of the Apes (1974) as Martin
- Kodiak (1974) as Stryker
- The Midnight Man (1974) as Philip Clayborne
- Ride in a Pink Car (1974) as Jeff Richman
- Doc Elliot (1973)
- One Little Indian (1973) as Sgt. Raines
- Running Wild (1973) as Crug Crider
- The Waltons (1972)
- Kung Fu (1972) as The Hanged Man
- Cannon (1971)
- Yuma (1971) as Arch King
- The Wild Country (1970) as Ab Cross
- Then Came Bronson (1969) as Gus Samos
- Death of a Gunfighter (1969) as Ivan Stanek
- Lancer (1968)
- Firecreek (1968) as Willard
- The High Chaparral (1967) as Hilliard
- The High Chaparral (1967) as U.S. Marshal Ted Garnett
- The High Chaparral (1967) as Billings
- Cimarron Strip (1967)
- Cimarron Strip (1967) as Walter Forcey
- Cimarron Strip (1967) as Bill Henderson
- The Guns of Will Sonnett (1967)
- Cool Hand Luke (1967) as Boss Godfrey
- Hondo (1967) as Col. Jake Spinner
- Pistols 'n' Petticoats (1967) as Mark Hangman
- Star Trek (1966) as Dr. Simon van Gelder
- Star Trek (1966) as Captain Tracy
- Tarzan (1966)
- The Monroes (1966)
- Pistols 'n' Petticoats (1966)
- Gunpoint (1966) as Drago Leon
- The Big Valley (1965) as Aaron Condon
- Branded (1965)
- The Sword of Ali Baba (1965) as Captain of Guard
- Daniel Boone (1964) as Tom Sutton
- Daniel Boone (1964) as Elisha Tully
- The Devil's Bedroom (1964)
- The Gun Hawk (1963) as Deputy 'Mitch' Mitchell
- The Virginian (1962) as Jack Bandon
- The Virginian (1962) as Randall
- The Lucy Show (1962) as Pierce
- 87th Precinct (1961)
- The Asphalt Jungle (1961)
- Bonanza (1959) as Jess Waddell
- Bonanza (1959) as Luke Catlin
- Bonanza (1959) as Deputy Sheriff Rick Conley
- Bonanza (1959) as Will McNab
- Bonanza (1959) as McDermott
- Bonanza (1959) as Mike Gillis
- Bonanza (1959) as Sheriff Clyde Morehouse
- Rawhide (1959) as Kale Maddox
- Bat Masterson (1958) as Kana
- The Texan (1958) as Mark Jordan
- Ride a Crooked Trail (1958) as Durgan (uncredited)
- Perry Mason (1957) as Carl Pedersen
- Wagon Train (1957) as Walt Keene
- Wagon Train (1957) as Jubal Ash
- Have Gun, Will Travel (1957)
- Sugarfoot (1957) as Yates
- Gunsight Ridge (1957) as Tex - Lazy Heart Ranch Hand
- Dick Powell's Zane Grey Theatre (1956) as Pete Daley
- Westward Ho, The Wagons! (1956) as Obie Foster
- The Life and Legend of Wyatt Earp (1955) as Shotgun Gibbs
- The Life and Legend of Wyatt Earp (1955) as Starbuck
- Gunsmoke (1955) as Calhoun
- Gunsmoke (1955) as Deeks
- Gunsmoke (1955) as Sholo
- Gunsmoke (1955) as Ben Rucker
- Gunsmoke (1955) as Earl Miller
- Gunsmoke (1955) as Beaumont
- Gunsmoke (1955) as Zack Johnson
- Gunsmoke (1955) as Harl Townsend
- Gunsmoke (1955) as Grant Lyle
- Gunsmoke (1955) as Luke Brazo
- Gunsmoke (1955) as Josh Stryker
- Gunsmoke (1955) as Quentin Sargent
- Gunsmoke (1955) as Luke Dangerfield
- Gunsmoke (1955) as Walt Clayton
- Gunsmoke (1955) as Lamoor Underwood
- Gunsmoke (1955) as Bear Sanderson
- Gunsmoke (1955) as Abraham Wakefield
- Death Valley Days (1952) as Fitzpatrick
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Morgan Woodward best known for?
Morgan Woodward is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Millennium (1996), The X-Files (1993), The Adventures of Brisco County, Jr. (1993), Renegade (1992).
When and where was Morgan Woodward born?
Morgan Woodward was born on September 16, 1925 in Fort Worth, Texas, USA. They passed away on February 22, 2019.
How many credits does Morgan Woodward have?
Morgan Woodward has accumulated over 128 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1952 to 1996.
What is Morgan Woodward's background in cinema and television?
Morgan Woodward was an American actor born on September 16, 1925, in Fort Worth, Texas, USA. He is known for his recurring role on the television soap opera Dallas and for his portrayal of Boss Godfrey in the 1967 film Cool Hand Luke. Woodward was a frequent guest star on Western television shows, including appearances...