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Source(Gogle.com.pk)Harry Morgan was a prolific character actor who starred in over 100 films and was a stage performer. Known to a younger generation of fans as "Col. Sherman T. Potter" on "M*A*S*H" (1972). Also known for his commanding personality throughout his career, he tackled movies and television in a way no other actor would do it.
Born Harry Bratsberg in Detroit, Michigan, to parents Henry Bratsberg, who immigrated from Norway, who was a mechanic, and Anna Olsen, a housewife who immigrated from Sweden. After graduating from Muskegon High School in Muskegon, Michigan, he took on a job as a salesman, before becoming a successful actor.
In the many films, several of his most memorable movies, he appeared in were: in one of his firsts, The Omaha Trail (1942), in the next quarter of a century, he would also appear in The Ox-Bow Incident (1943), Wing and a Prayer (1944), State Fair (1945), Dragonwyck (1946), All My Sons (1948), Red Light (1949), Outside the Wall (1950), Dark City (1950) where he met future "Dragnet 1967" (1967) co-star Jack Webb, who would be best friends until Webb's death, late in 1982, along with Appointment with Danger (1951). His films credits also include: High Noon (1952), The Glenn Miller Story (1954), Strategic Air Command (1955), among many others. He also co-starred with James Garner in Support Your Local Sheriff! (1969) and its sequel Support Your Local Gunfighter (1971).
On television, he is fondly remembered as Spring Byington's jokingly, henpecked neighbor, "Pete Porter" on "December Bride" (1954), where he became the show's scene-stealer. It was also based on a popular radio show that it transferred into television. The show was an immediate success to viewers, which led him into starring his own short-lived spin-off series, "Pete and Gladys" (1960), which co-starred Cara Williams, who met Morgan in the movie, The Saxon Charm (1948).
Morgan began his eight-year association with old friend, Jack Webb, and Universal, starting with "Dragnet 1967" (1967), which he played Off. Bill Gannon. For the second time, like "December Bride" (1954) before this, it was an immediate hit, where it tackled a lot of topics. Dragnet was canceled in 1970, after a 4-season run, due to Morgan's best friend and co-star (Jack Webb) leaving the show to continue producing other shows, such as: "Adam-12" (1968) and "Emergency!" (1972). Morgan would later work with Webb in both short-lived series, "The D.A." (1971), opposite Robert Conrad and "Hec Ramsey" (1972), opposite Richard Boone. After those roles, Morgan ended his contract with both Universal and Mark VII, to sign with 20th Century Fox.
Morgan's biggest role was that of a tough-talking, commanding, fun-loving, serious Army Officer, "Col. Sherman T. Potter" on "M*A*S*H" (1972), when he replaced McLean Stevenson, who left the show to unsuccessfully star in his own sitcom. For the third time, the show was still a hit with fans, and at 60, he was nominated for Emmies nine times and won his first and only Emmy in 1980, for Outstanding Supporting Actor. By 1983, M*A*S*H's series was getting very expensive, as well as with the cast, hence, CBS reduced it to 16 episodes. Despite M*A*S*H's finale in 1983, Morgan went on to star in a short-lived spin-off series "After MASH" (1983), co-starring Jamie Farr and William Christopher, from the original "M*A*S*H" (1972) series, without series' star Alan Alda.
He also co-starred in 2 more short-lived series, as he was over 70, beginning with "Blacke's Magic" (1986) with Hal Linden and his final role with "You Can't Take It with You" (1987). That same year, he reprised his role, for a second time as "Off. Bill Gannon" in the film, Dragnet (1987), which starred Dan Aykroyd and Tom Hanks. Then, he guest-starred in several shows such as: "The Twilight Zone" (1985), "Renegade" (1992), "The Jeff Foxworthy Show" (1995), for the third time, he also reprised his "Off. Bill Gannon" role, supplying his voice on "The Simpsons" (1989). Towards the end of his acting career, as he reached 80, he had a recurring role as the older college professor on "3rd Rock from the Sun" (1996), opposite John Lithgow. Afterwards, he retired from show business and lived with his family. Harry Morgan died on December 7, 2011, at age 96. On confirming his death, his son Charles, said that he had been recently treated for pneumonia. Morgan was also one of the oldest living Hollywood male actors.
IMDb Mini Biography By: Gary Richard Collins II (brothergaryii@yahoo.com)
Spouse
Barbara Bushman (17 December 1986 - 7 December 2011) (his death)
Eileen Detchon (1 September 1940 - 4 February 1985) (her death) 4 children
Trade Mark
His commanding voice
Frequently played bad guy or cowardly roles
Disney movies
Short stature.
His gray hair.
Often played roles whose characters spent time in the military.
Deadpan delivery
Trivia
Father of Christopher Morgan, Charley Morgan, Paul Morgan and Daniel Morgan.
Once belonged to the Group Theater in New York.
Of Norwegian descent, his grandparents were immigrants from Scandinavia.
In the episode "Murder, She Wrote: The Days Dwindle Down (#3.21)" (1987), he played an LAPD Detective named Webb. In 1967, he had starred as a member of the LAPD in "Dragnet 1967" (1967) which was created by and costarred Jack Webb.
Was the former father-in-law of Julie Cobb. In 1988, Cobb married James Cromwell, who had made a guest appearance on "M*A*S*H" (1972).
Once said that he enjoyed playing Colonel Potter on "M*A*S*H" (1972) so much that he felt that he could have "gone on forever" playing that character.
In several episodes of "M*A*S*H" (1972), Col. Potter was seen painting portraits, mainly of the other characters. These portraits were actually painted by Morgan.
Reprised his "Dragnet 1967" (1967), Dragnet 1966 (1969) (TV) and Dragnet (1987) character (Officer Bill Gannon) in "The Simpsons" (1989) episode "Mother Simpson".
Appeared with Lee J. Cobb, the father of his future daughter-in-law Julie Cobb in How the West Was Won (1962).
Grandfather of Rosemary Morgan, Terence N. Morgan and Jeremy Morgan.
Prior to joining the cast of "M*A*S*H" (1972) in the fourth season as the stern but decent Colonel Potter, he appeared in the third season episode "M*A*S*H: The General Flipped at Dawn (#3.1)" (1974) as a crazed general who wanted to move the 4077 unit closer to the front line.
Had four sons by his first wife: Charles and Paul are both attorneys, Christopher Morgan, a TV producer, and Daniel, who died in 1989.
Second wife, Barbara Bushman, is the granddaughter of silent screen star Francis X. Bushman and the daughter of Ralph Bushman.
Graduated from Muskegon High School in Muskegon, Michigan, in 1933.
In 1942, Morgan had a small part in Orchestra Wives (1942) featuring Glenn Miller. In 1953, co-starred in The Glenn Miller Story (1954).
He was an active opponent of the anti-communist campaign in Hollywood.
Grandfather of Spencer Morgan (son of Charles and Charlotte Morgan) of Los Angeles, California.
Started using Harry rather than Henry when comedian Henry Morgan became popular on radio and TV in the early 1960s. Ironically, they were only born 11 days apart.
Was good friends with: Julie London, Bobby Troup, Jack Webb, Alan Alda, Gavin MacLeod, Shirley Jones, Robert Horton, Angela Lansbury, Robert Conrad, Larry Manetti, Desi Arnaz, Gale Gordon, Cara Williams, James Arness, Anne Baxter, Kathleen Freeman, Richard Widmark, Dana Andrews, James Stewart, Richard Boone, Rory Calhoun, Norman Lloyd, Karl Malden, Lee J. Cobb, Elia Kazan, Jonathan Winters, McLean Stevenson, Walter Matthau, Gene Reynolds and Jack Elam.
Best remembered by the public for his starring roles as Officer Bill Gannon on "Dragnet 1967" (1967) and as Colonel - later Surgeon - Dr. Sherman T. Potter on "M*A*S*H" (1972).
His parents were Henry Bratsberg, a mechanic born in Norway, and Anna Olsen, a housewife born in Sweden.
Before he was a successful actor, he worked as a salesman.
Began his career as a contract player with 20th Century Fox in 1942.
He and future co-star Mike Farrell were both fans of the "M*A*S*H" (1972) series, in the early years, before they both joined the cast in 1975.
His "M*A*S*H" (1972) character was a heavy drinker and a smoker, as was Morgan, in real-life.
Was a Democrat.
Shortly after his birth, his family moved to Muskegon, Michigan, 42 miles west northwest of Grand Rapids.
Was a spokesperson for both ERA real estate and Toyota in the 1980s.
Was also good friends of John Garfield, Tim Conway and Don Knotts (who starred in both of his movies).
Remained friends with Mike Farrell, Loretta Swit, amongst the rest of the "M*A*S*H" (1972) cast, during and after the series' cancellation.
The last original cast member of "December Bride" (1954) to die.
Despite high ratings, his second series "Dragnet 1967" (1967) was canceled at the end of the fourth season, due to Jack Webb's planning on leaving the show, to continue producing both successful series: "Adam-12" (1968) and "Emergency!" (1972). Later, Morgan would work with Webb again on both short-lived series: "The D.A." (1971) and "Hec Ramsey" (1972).
One of his sons was the friend of one of James Arness's children. One of Morgan's sons spent the night at Arness' ranch.
By the time Morgan was a junior in high school at Muskegon High School, he won the Debate Championship at the University of Michigan's Hill Auditorium, in Ann Arbor, Michigan.
He and Jack Webb were best friends from 1949 to Thursday, December 23rd, 1982, when Jack Webb lost his life.
Attended University of Chicago with a major of pre-law, but a lack of finances dropped him out.
Was the last minute replacement for the role of Officer Bill Gannon on the third revival of "Dragnet 1967" (1967), with the help of his best friend Jack Webb.
He replaced McLean Stevenson in the role of Colonel Sherman Potter on "M*A*S*H" (1972), for the series' fourth season, primarily because of his long association with Gene Reynolds.
After his last guest-starring role on "Love & Money" (1999), he retired from acting at age 84.
Harry Morgan passed away on December 7, 2011. This day was also actor Eli Wallach's 96th birthday. He and Morgan were both featured actors in the 1963 film How the West Was Won (1962).
Shortly before his death, he and his family had lunch with ex-"M*A*S*H" (1972) co-star, Mike Farrell, with his second wife, Shelley Fabares.
Despite not being an original cast member, next to Mike Farrell, he appeared in each and every episode of "M*A*S*H" (1972), with the exception of 2, after he joined the cast in 1975, until its series cancellation in 1983.
Upon his death he was cremated, his ashes are in possession of family.
Upon his return to Muskegon, Michigan, his mother, Anna Olsen, passed away in 1942.
Was regarded as one of the busiest actors on television, who had continuing roles in at least 10 series, which, combined with his guest appearances, amounted to hundreds of episodes.
His favorite actor was Alan Alda, who grew up watching him before he co-starred with Morgan on "M*A*S*H" (1972).
Enjoyed golfing, traveling, dining, fishing, spending time with his family, reading, raising quarter-horses, horseback riding, animals, painting and poetry.
In various episodes of "M*A*S*H" (1972), his real-life wife, Eileen Detchon, stood in for his character's wife, Mildred's portrait on his character's desk.
Died 10 days before his 25th Wedding Anniversary to Barbara Bushman.
Despite not appearing in the same seasons of "M*A*S*H" (1972) with McLean Stevenson, though Morgan guest-starred for one episode, they both starred in The Cat from Outer Space (1978). Morgan played the general, Stevenson played the doctor.
According to his son, Charles, he suffered pneumonia, at the time of his death.
Was charged with abusing his wife a year earlier, after a beating left her with injuries to her eye, foot, and arm. Prosecutors dropped the charges after Morgan completed a six-month domestic violence counseling program. [2 July 1996].
The older of three children.
Was inducted into the Hall of Great Western Performers at the National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum in 2006.
Survived by his wife, Barbara, of nearly 25 years, his 3 children and 8 grandchildren.
Was supposed to reprise his role as Off. Bill Gannon, on the revival of the third incarnation of "Dragnet" (1951), in 1982, but was unavailable, because he was under contract with 20th Century Fox, hence Kent McCord was supposed to play Jack Webb's new partner in the series. Unfortunately, those two plans have been scrapped when Webb passed away, late in 1982.
Was the second actor to have directed more episodes of "M*A*S*H" (1972), behind co-star Alan Alda.
Played Off. Bill Gannon, four times on: "Dragnet" (1951), "Dragnet 1967" (1967), Dragnet (1987) and "The Simpsons" (1989).
Was a very popular student at Muskegon High School, where he played varsity football, and by his senior year, he was class president.
Through his best friend Norman Lloyd, he worked on an episode of "Alfred Hitchcock Presents" (1955).
Died just 6 1/2 months after the death of his best friend James Arness. Morgan guest-starred alongside Arness for 4 episodes of "Gunsmoke" (1955).
His ex-"M*A*S*H" (1972) co-star, Larry Linville, died on Morgan's 85th birthday in 2000.
His first wife, Eileen Dutchon, died on February 4, 1985, just 7 months before they would have celebrated their 45th Wedding Anniversary.
Actor Jamie Farr bestowed him a Toledo Mud Hens baseball cap for him to wear.
His widow, Barbara Bushman, was 11 years Morgan's junior.
On "M*A*S*H" (1972), his character rode horses, in real-life, he raised quarter horses on a ranch in Santa Rosa, California.
Starred in a pilot of a 1971 TV show alongside E.G. Marshall that did not sell.
Met future wife, Eileen Detchon, in the play 'My Heart's in the Highlands'. They have been married for nearly 45 years.
His father and 2 uncles worked on the Erie Canal, after his parents moved to Michigan.
His ex-"M*A*S*H" (1972) co-star and neighbor, Loretta Swit, wrote an obituary for him in Entertainment Weekly's Best and Worst 2011 column (29 December 2011).
Had a photographic memory.
Met Cara Williams in the movie, The Saxon Charm (1948). Some 12 years later, she would co-star on the sequel to "December Bride" (1954), "Pete and Gladys" (1960), as Morgan's wife.
He and future "M*A*S*H" (1972) co-star, Mike Farrell, were both contract players at Universal Studios, before they both joined the cast for the show's fourth season.
When the Writer's Guild went on strike, he and "M*A*S*H" (1972) co-star, Loretta Swit, were both presented on stage for their own Emmies, when there was no ceremony. Morgan had the award on his desk for over 30 years.
Had wanted to be a lawyer.
Had received the Gold Award of Purple Heart Veterans Rehabilitation Service in the 1970s.
It was Parke Levy's idea for Morgan to star in "Pete and Gladys" (1960), with Cara Williams.
Had never listened to the radio show "December Bride" (1954), until he auditioned for Pete Porter.
Between 1959 and 1983, he received 11 Emmy nominations. He won his only Emmy in 1980 for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy or Variety or Music Series.
Had appeared with Robert Conrad
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