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Dennis Morgan

Dec 20, 1908 - Sep 07, 1994 (85 years old) in Prentice, Wisconsin, USA

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.

Known For

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The Love Boat
Steve Brian
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Petticoat Junction
Dennis Roberts
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Alfred Hitchcock Presents
Dennis O'Finn
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Waterfront
Jim Dolan
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This Is Your Life
Self
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Piccadilly Jim
Chrystal Club Singer (uncredited)
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The Return of Doctor X
Dr. Rhodes
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March On, Marines
Bob Lansing
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Hollywood Out-takes and Rare Footage
Self (archive footage) (uncredited)
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I Conquer the Sea!
Tommy Ashley

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