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Ernest Fredric Morrison (December 20, 1912 – July 24, 1989) was an American child actor, comedian, vaudevillian, and dancer who also performed under the stage-name Sunshine Sammy Morrison. He was the only black member of the East Side Kids and was an original performer in Our Gang, a 1920's silent film franchise.
Actor: Ghosts on the Loose. "Sunshine Sammy" Morrison was most famous as one of the Dead End Kids/East Side Kids, but he was probably the most experienced actor of that group. Morrison made his film debut while still an infant; his father worked for a wealthy Los Angeles family that had connections in the film industry, and one day a producer ...
Ernest Morrison. Actor: Ghosts on the Loose. "Sunshine Sammy" Morrison was most famous as one of the Dead End Kids/East Side Kids, but he was probably the most experienced actor of that group.
Jul 31, 1989 · Frederic Ernest (Sunshine Sammy) Morrison, one of the original Little Rascals--the mischievous gang of street-smart kids that entertained several generations in films and on television--has...
The oldest member of the original comedy gang and often credited by his established soubriquet of "Sunshine Sammy," Morrison appeared in 28 of the "Our Gang" slap-stick comedy short films from 1922 to 1924 before accepting an offer to perform full time in New York vaudeville shows.
Aug 18, 2020 · In 1919, Morrison became the first African American actor to be signed to a long-term contract with comedy film producer Hal Roach. Roach created a series called The Sunshine Sammy Series just for Morrison in 1921, but only one segment produced was aired.
Oct 21, 2017 · The Pickaninny : Sunshine Sammy Morrison . This Film was made before the very first Our Gang silent Pathecomedy. If you are offended by the subject matter of...
Jan 16, 2023 · Ernest Fredric “Sunshine Sammy” Morrison was known for his role as one of the original Little Rascals. It is believed that Morrison was the first black actor to sign a long-term film contract, as well as the first black child actor.
May 31, 2019 · Morrison’s father worked for a wealthy Los Angelas family and had friends in the industry; one of whom was a crew member on what would be his son’s first film. Ernest came onto set and blew the producers away, instantly earning the nickname “Sunshine Sammy”.
Feb 27, 2022 · Morrison, who performed under the stage name Sunshine Sammy, was most famous as one of the Dead End Kids/East Side Kids. As the oldest Our Gang cast-member Morrison earned $10,000 a year, making him the highest-paid Black actor in Hollywood.
