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Wayne Morris (born Bert DeWayne Morris Jr. [2] February 17, 1914 – September 14, 1959) was an American film and television actor, as well as a decorated World War II fighter ace. He appeared in many films, including Paths of Glory (1957), The Bushwackers (1952), and the title role of Kid Galahad (1937).
Wayne Morris. Actor: Paths of Glory. American actor who had early success as a sunny juvenile, but whose career declined following World War II, in which he was a highly-decorated hero. A native of Los Angeles, Morris played football at Los Angeles Junior College, then worked as a forest ranger. Returning to school, he studied acting at Los ...
- January 1, 1
- Los Angeles, California, USA
- January 1, 1
- Oakland, California, USA
SAN FRANCISCO (UPII Actor Wayne Morris died of a heart attack Monday aboard an aircraft carrier in the Pacific, where —unknown to most of his fans—he played his greatest role during World War 11. Morris, 45, collapsed while watching air operations from the bridge of the carrier USS Bon Homme Richard, which was conducting exercises oft ...
May 28, 2013 · His career ended with several B-westerns. At the age of 45, Morris passed away in 1959 from a massive heart attack. But his service to his country was not forgotten. Morris is buried in Arlington Cemetery and was given full military honors at his funeral. Morris with his wife Patricia and daughter Pamela in 1946.
Wayne Morris. Actor: Paths of Glory. American actor who had early success as a sunny juvenile, but whose career declined following World War II, in which he was a highly-decorated hero. A native of Los Angeles, Morris played football at Los Angeles Junior College, then worked as a forest ranger. Returning to school, he studied acting at Los Angeles Junior College and at the acclaimed Pasadena ...
- February 17, 1914
- September 14, 1959
Wayne Morris (February 17, 1914 – September 14, 1959), born Bert DeWayne Morris in Los Angeles, was an American film and television actor, as well as a decorated World War II fighter ace. He appeared in many notable films, including Paths of Glory (1957), The Bushwackers (1952) and the title role of Kid Galahad in 1937. While filming Flight Angels (1940), Morris became interested in flying ...
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Wayne Morris' tragic death on September 14, 1959 at the age of 45 was a bizarre and ironic one. While visiting his old wartime commander and watching aerial maneuvers on the bridge of a carrier off the coast of Monterey, he collapsed and died of a heart attack.
