Prolific character actor Harry Morgan, who appeared in more than 100 films but was best known for television roles including Colonel Sherman Potter in the popular series "M*A*S*H," died on . She died in 1985 after 45 years of marriage. Morgan later served as a rifleman in the provincial forces assigned to protect the western settlements from French-backed Indian raids. Mr. Morgans television credits were prodigious. His son Charles, a lawyer in Los Angeles, confirmed his death. In High Noon (1952), Morgan was Sam Fuller, a friend of Gary Cooper's Marshal Will Kane, who deserts him when he most needs help. Are you sure that you want to delete this photo? You have chosen this person to be their own family member. Your account has been locked for 30 minutes due to too many failed sign in attempts. The cup is so damn full that you cant really be sad that you dont have any more. Regarded as one of the busiest actors in the medium, he had continuing roles in at least 10 series, which, combined with his guest appearances, amounted to hundreds of episodes. You can always change this later in your Account settings. So now he's almost the same. Among his other notable films were The Teahouse of the August Moon (1956), with Marlon Brando and Glenn Ford, and Inherit the Wind (1960), with Spencer Tracy and Fredric March, in which he played a small-town Tennessee judge hearing arguments about evolution in the fictionalized version of the Scopes monkey trial. In How the West Was Won (1962) he played Gen. Ulysses S. Grant. Even so, Morgan was nervous about replacing Stevensons Lt. Col. Henry Blake, who was one of the boys. Morgans Col. Potter was much more spit and polish, yet had a sentimental side that was evident in his oil paintings and interactions with others at the base outside Seoul at the height of the Korean War. "M*A*S*H" star Harry Morgan lost his first wife after decades-long marriage when he was 44. ", Harry Morgan as Colonel Sherman Potter on the television show 'MASH' as he appears on a cast reunion show, 1991. There was a problem getting your location. Photograph: Rex. The love and admiration we all felt for him were returned tenfold in many, many ways. Shortly before the final episode was broadcast, Morgan told The Times, Therell never be another MASH. Theres nothing in the way of doing your best work on this set, absolutely nothing.. | Photo: Getty Images, Morgan was in tears in 1983 during a news conference where he reflected on his time on "M*A*S*H." Remembering his time on the show, Morgan said his character made him a "better human being. On CBS, he played Pete Porter in Pete and Gladys (19601962), with Cara Williams as wife Gladys. One season was made. Performing on a hotel stage he experienced success in The Front Page and The Petrified Forest.. Morgan's son, producer Christopher Morgan, confirmed the actor's death in an email to Reuters. Morgan's eight - year run on "MASH," the pinnacle of his. "M*A*S*H" sure made Morgan a household name, and the star said he loved being an excellent officer with a great sense of humor. Cast members of the television series MASH take a break. Morgan later worked on two other shows for Webb: 1971's The D.A. Failed to delete memorial. Mr. Morgan, left, with Alan Alda in the mess tent in M*A*S*H. Mr. Morgan played Col. Sherman T. Potter. Try again later. With his first wife, Eileen, Morgan had four sons. Morgan also appeared as a supporting player in more than 100 films. The Morgan of M*A*S*H and Dragnet yielded the name in the late 1950s, becoming Harry Morgan. One of his early TV credits was December Bride, in which he played Pete Porter, the wry-humored, henpecked neighbor who cracked jokes about his wife, the never-seen Gladys. The son of Welsh immigrants, he initially saw service in the French and Indian War as a teamster before putting his marksmanship skills to use as a colonial ranger. A system error has occurred. Harry Morgan (born Harry Bratsberg; April 10, 1915 December 7, 2011) was an American actor and director whose television and film career spanned six decades. We also encourage everyone to report any crime incident they witness as soon as possible. Reviewing A Bell for Adano (1945), based on John Herseys novel about the Army in a liberated Italian town, Bosley Crowther wrote in The New York Times that Mr. Morgan was crude and amusing as the captain of M.P.s.. Morgan and Duane are seen on "TWD" pilot. Year should not be greater than current year. Search above to list available cemeteries. He began acting on stage under his birth name, in 1937, joining the Group Theatre in New York City formed by Harold Clurman, Cheryl Crawford, and Lee Strasberg in 1931. Character actor best known for playing Col. Sherman T. Potter, Officer Bill Gannon on Dragnet. Biography - A Short Wiki. degree, but began acting while a junior at the University of Chicago in 1935. Throughout the 1940s and 1950s, as a supporting actor, he played runtish bad guys and worms that seldom turned. With the beginning of the American . Morgan. After graduating from Muskegon High School, where he played varsity football and was senior class president, he intended to become a lawyer, but debating classes in his pre-law major at the University of Chicago stimulated his interest in the theater. Thu 8 Dec 2011 13.20 EST The actor Harry Morgan, who has died aged 96, was best known as Colonel Sherman T Potter, commander of the 4077th Mobile Army Surgical Hospital in M*A*S*H, the. Survivors include his second wife, Barbara; his sons Christopher, Charles and Paul; eight grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. At this time Morgan started using Harry as his first name to avoid being confused with television comic Henry Morgan. She died in 1985 after they had been together for 45 years. Morgan attended the University of Chicago but left in the 1930s to sell office equipment in Washington, D.C. As a salesman during the Depression he had free time, so he joined a theater group. A son, Daniel, died in 1989. In the fall of 1937 he went to New York City and appeared in several Broadway productions, using the name Harry Bratsburg. Prolific character actor Harry Morgan, who appeared in more than 100 films but was best known for his role as Colonel Sherman Potter in the popular television series MASH, has died at his Los Angeles home aged 96. Mini Bio (1) Christopher Morgan was born on August 31, 1942 in Los Angeles, California, USA. It is also revealed in season four that Harry had slept with many of his informants, not just Laura. How will you best remember Harry Morgan? Harry Morgan, the prolific character actor best known for playing the acerbic but kindly Colonel Potter in the long-running television series M*A*S*H, died on Wednesday morning at his home in Los Angeles. Harry Morgan was an American actor, best remembered for playing the role of Colonel Sherman T. Potter in the war comedy series 'M*A*S*H'. In addition, Eileen was the name of the wife of Officer Bill Gannon on Dragnet. 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 Anna Olsen, a homemaker who immigrated from Sweden, and Henry Bratsberg, a mechanic who immigrated from Norway. Mr. Morgans first wife, Eileen Detchon, died in 1985 after 45 years of marriage. advocates for a healthy discussion about the instances of violence, abuse, sexual misconduct, animal cruelty, abuse etc. Throughout the next two decades, Morgan was active in films and on television, including the TV movies The Incident (1990), Against Her Will: An Incident in Baltimore (1992) and Incident in a Small Town (1994), inall three of which Walter Matthau, asasmall-town lawyer, and Morgan, as a judge, sparred amiably. Close this window, and upload the photo(s) again. Following Morgan's death, Mike Farrell, who played B.J. From season three onward, the dramatic device of flashbacks was replaced with Harry appearing as representations of how Dexter worked out his problems. The character actor was arrested in 1996 and booked for spousal battery after police responded to a 911 call from his wife, Barbara Bushman. Family (3) Trivia (4) This account has been disabled. Harry Morgan (Harry Bratsburg), actor, born 10 April 1915; died 7 December 2011, Actor best known as the warm and authoritative Colonel Potter in M*A*S*H, Original reporting and incisive analysis, direct from the Guardian every morning, Harry Morgan as Colonel Potter. If you notice a problem with the translation, please send a message to [emailprotected] and include a link to the page and details about the problem. We will review the memorials and decide if they should be merged. Known to a younger generation of fans as "Col. Sherman T. Potter" on M*A*S*H (1972). But he was. This flower has been reported and will not be visible while under review. He is a producer and production manager, known for Police Story (1973), Quincy M.E. You are nearing the transfer limit for memorials managed by Find a Grave. With his first wife, Eileen, Morgan had four sons. Harry Morgan is a detective and highly respected member of the Miami Police Department, and a close friend of his immediate superior Lieutenant Tom Matthews. He left his office equipment job to appear in summer stock. A representative for his son, producer Christopher Morgan, confirmed the actor's death. Daniel Morgan's son says he refuses to accept the Met Police's apology after a bombshell report into his father's murder found the force was 'institutionally corrupt'. After seven years on December Bride, Morgan appeared opposite Cara Williams in an early 1960s spinoff, Pete and Gladys. His TV career continued with the anthology series The Richard Boone Show and with Kentucky Jones, in which Morgan played a ranch handyman who works for the title character, portrayed by Dennis Weaver. Weve all gotten so much more than we ever would have doing anything else. You need a Find a Grave account to continue. I said I loved Inherit the Wind as the judge in the true life story about the school teacher who, by standing by his convictions, gave all Americans and indirectly to all people, the right to stand by theirs. cemeteries found within miles of your location will be saved to your photo volunteer list. On the small screen, he played numerous guest roles and was a regular on several TV shows, including Pete and Gladys, December Bride, The Richard Boone Show, Kentucky Jones, The D.A., Hec Ramsey, and Blackes Magic. Cast members react to executive producer Burt Metcalfes final wrap call. He was the rock everyone depended on and yet he could cut up like a kid when the situation warranted it. In the episode "Change of Command" on "M*A*SH," Potter kept a portrait of Mildred on his desk and made loving comments on the image throughout the series. What he brought to the work made everyone better. In Darkly Dreaming Dexter, Harry is deeply alarmed when Dexter nearly kills the school bully, and takes him to visit a serial killer incarcerated on death row, hoping the condemned man will serve as a living example of the importance of not being caught. I believe he will fondly be remembered by all those who laughed with him or cried with him. Morgan did have one notable off-screen scandal. Hunnicutt opposite Morgan in M*A*S*H, released a statement:[13]. (Harry keeps her in the dark about Dexter's "training".). He also co-starred with James Garner in Support Your Local Sheriff! But having such complete success at the beginning, I was stuck with being an actor for life, Morgan said in the 1983 book MASH: The Exclusive, Inside Story of TVs Most Popular Show.. He was very humble about having such a successful career. At first, Harry attempts to manage Dexter's violent urges by only allowing him to kill animals, but he eventually comes to the conclusion that Dexter's pathology cannot be repressed, only controlled. He was a wonderful man, a fabulous actor and a dear and close friend since the first day we worked together. [10] The case was later dismissed.[11]. The son of an auto mechanic, he was born Harry Bratsberg in Detroit on April 10, 1915. Before her death, Morgan and his first wife had one son Daniel, who died in 1989. Would love your thoughts, please comment. You are only allowed to leave one flower per day for any given memorial. that benefits the victims. I still vividly remember him in M*A*S*H and many other movies and TV shows. Harry Morgan as Colonel Sherman Potter on the television show "MASH," late 1970s. Despite M*A*S*H's finale in 1983, Morgan went on to star in a short-lived spin-off series AfterMASH (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). (1976) and Hunter (1976). In my ignorance, I thought to myself, Hey, this acting business is a great life! Little did I know! There was an error deleting this problem. In The Ox-Bow Incident (1943), which starred Henry Fonda, he was praised for his portrayal of a drifter caught up in a lynching in a Western town. Make sure that the file is a photo. Later he played sheriffs ina number of westerns, notably in The Shootist (1976), John Wayne's final film. He returned as Bill Gannon, by now promoted to captain, in the 1987 movie Dragnet, a comedy remake of the series starring Dan Aykroyd and Tom Hanks. Colonel Potters office had several personal touches. He was 96. He was 96. U.S., Newspapers.com Obituary Index, 1800s-current, Thank you for fulfilling this photo request. In more than 100 movies, Mr. Morgan played Western bad guys, characters with names like Rocky and Shorty, loyal sidekicks, judges, sheriffs, soldiers, thugs and police chiefs. Morgan walked down the aisle for the second time with Barbara Quine, a marriage that often made headlines for various scandals. Bushman had a cut under her right eye and a swollen foot, according to reports. As a subscriber, you have 10 gift articles to give each month. But I love both versions of the movie. Harry decides to train the boy as a vigilante, to hunt and kill murderers without leaving any clues. speaks out against the above mentioned and. "M*A*S*H" star Harry Morgan died at his home in Los Angeles on Wednesday morning. Harry Morgan reached the astounding age of 96 years. That will last a long, long time.. Learn how your comment data is processed. Morgan also was married to Eileen Detchon for 45 years until her death in 1985. Try again later. Joe Friday in the show that lionized the Los Angeles Police Department. You may not upload any more photos to this memorial, This photo was not uploaded because this memorial already has 20 photos, This photo was not uploaded because you have already uploaded 5 photos to this memorial, This photo was not uploaded because this memorial already has 30 photos, This photo was not uploaded because you have already uploaded 15 photos to this memorial. This photo, however, wasn't Mildred but Morgan's late wife, Eileen Detchon. Your Scrapbook is currently empty. Morgan did have one notable off-screen scandal. Learn about how to make the most of a memorial. He received eight Emmy nominations for the role and won once, in 1980, the same year he was nominated for directing an episode of MASH.. In 1943 he appeared alongside Henry Fonda in "The Ox-Bow Incident;" He acted in "High Noon" with Gary Cooper in 1952, and he was in "The Glenn Miller Story" in 1954 with Jimmy Stewart. His parents were Norwegian immigrants. Although "M*A*S*H" made him a television icon,Morgan first came to attention for his role as Officer Bill Gannon, Joe Friday's partner on the revived version of "Dragnet," which aired on NBC from 1967-70. Portrait of American actors, from left, Alan Alda, as Captain Benjamin Hawkeye Pierce, Mike Farrell, as Captain B.J. Remembering how Morgan was, Farrell said: "He was full of fun, and he was smart as a whip. He initially guest-starred as a crazy Major but Morgan played Colonel Sherman T. Potter from 1975 until the shows big finish in 1983. The movie legend was charged with spousal battery, which could have led to one year in prison and a fine of $6,000 if he was convicted. Morgan died at his home in Brentwood after a bout with pneumonia, his daughter-in-law, Beth Morgan, told the Associated Press. It's hard to imagine a better one. During the shooting of the final episode, he was asked about his feelings. Dexter, meanwhile, begins to question Harry's "code", realizing that he is the only one in charge of his "Dark Passenger". Afterwards, he retired from show business and lived with his family. that benefits the victims. Resend Activation Email. Morgan died at his home in Brentwood after a bout with pneumonia, his daughter-in-law, Beth Morgan, told the Associated Press. The intense two-day shooting schedule challenged Morgan, as did Webbs insistence that they speak in a flat monotone so they wouldnt appear to be emotionally involved with the other characters. Mr. Morgan attracted attention almost immediately. With a wry smile, flat voice and sharp humor, Mr. Morgan played Colonel Potter from 1975 to 1983, when M*A*S*H went off the air. Drag images here or select from your computer for Daniel Howard Morgan memorial. 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! And the greatest and most selfless tribute to the experience we enjoyed was paid by Harry at the press conference when our show ended. American actor Harry Morgan created a rare legacy with his mastery in the entertainment industry. ). Unlike Stevenson's character Henry Blake, Potter was a career Army officer who was a firm yet good-humored, caring father figure to those under his command. Emmy Award-winning actor Harry Morgan, who played the crusty yet sympathetic Col. Sherman T. Potter in the sitcom MASH and the hard-nosed LAPD Officer Bill Gannon in the television drama Dragnet, died Wednesday. At 70, he made appearances in two short-lived TV series, "Blacke's Magic" in 1986 and 1987's "You Can't Take It With You.". When Dexter is around 10 years old, Harry discovers that he has been killing neighborhood pets, and realizes that the boy has an innate need to kill. | Photo: Getty Images. After Pete and Gladys ended production, Morgan guest-starred in the role of Al Everett in the 1962 episode "Like My Own Brother" on Gene Kelly's ABC drama series, Going My Way, loosely based on the 1944 Bing Crosby film of the same name. However, his lawyer Harland Braun said the actor never hit his wife but only grabbed her as she destroyed their furniture during the dispute. In 1967, Morgan replaced Ben Alexander as the partner of Jack Webbs Sgt. Morgan's ability to effortlessly assume a dozen characters placed him on high demands even during the early days of his career. 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