Biography
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.
Acted in 68
1970s
- 1977
- 1976
Won Ton Ton: The Dog Who Saved Hollywood
Tour Guide
- 1974
That's Entertainment!
(archive footage) (uncredited)
1960s
- 1968
Rogue's Gallery
Dr. Jonas Pettingill
- 1963
1950s
- 1959
21 Beacon Street
Dennis Chase · 13 episodes
- 1956
- 1955
Crossroads
Reverend Mark Runyon · 1 episode
The Gun That Won the West
Jim Bridger
- 1953
General Electric Theater
Roger Duane · 1 episode
- 1952
Cattle Town
Mike McGann
- 1951
Painting the Clouds with Sunshine
Vince
Raton Pass
Marc Challon
- 1950
Pretty Baby
Sam Morley
Perfect Strangers
David Campbell
1940s
- 1949
The Lady Takes a Sailor
Bill Craig
It's a Great Feeling
Dennis Morgan
- 1948
One Sunday Afternoon
Timothy L. "Biff" Grimes
To the Victor
Paul Taggart
Two Guys from Texas
Steve Carroll
- 1947
My Wild Irish Rose
Chauncey Olcott
Always Together
The Bridegroom (uncredited)
Hollywood Wonderland
Western Hero (clip from "Ride, Cowboy, Ride", 1939) (uncredited)
- 1946
The Time, The Place and The Girl
Steven Ross
Okay for Sound
Movie
Two Guys from Milwaukee
Prince Henry
One More Tomorrow
Thomas Rufus 'Tom' Collier III
- 1945
God Is My Co-Pilot
Col. Robert Lee Scott
- 1944
The Very Thought of You
Sgt. David Stewart
Shine on Harvest Moon
Jack Norworth
- 1943
Stars on Horseback
Movie
The Hard Way
Paul Collins
- 1942
Wings for the Eagle
Corky 'Cork' Jones
In This Our Life
Peter Kingsmill
Captains of the Clouds
Johnny Dutton
- 1941
Kisses for Breakfast
Rodney Trask
Affectionately Yours
'Rickey' Mayberry
- 1940
Kitty Foyle
Wyn Strafford
March On, Marines
Bob Lansing
River's End
John Keith / Sgt. Derry Conniston
Flight Angels
Chick Farber
Tear Gas Squad
Tommy McCabe
Three Cheers for the Irish
Angus Ferguson
1930s
- 1939
No Place to Go
Joe Plummer
Ride, Cowboy, Ride
Dinny Logan
Waterfront
Jim Dolan
Persons in Hiding
Mike Flagler
- 1938
Illegal Traffic
Cagey Miller
King of Alcatraz
First Mate Rogers (as Richard Stanley)
Men with Wings
Galton
- 1937
Navy Blue and Gold
Marine 2nd Lt.
Song of the City
Tommy
Mama Steps Out
Chuck Thompson (as Stanley Morner)
- 1936
Annie Laurie
William Douglas
Piccadilly Jim
Chrystal Club Singer (uncredited)
Suzy
Lieutenant
I Conquer the Sea!
Tommy Ashley
Appearances10
1980s
- 1989
I Don't Even Like Apple Pie...
Self (archive footage)
- 1983
Hollywood Out-takes and Rare Footage
Self (archive footage) (uncredited)
1950s
- 1954
A Star Is Born World Premiere
Self
- 1952
1940s
- 1949
Breakdowns of 1949
Self
- 1947
Blow-Ups of 1947
Self
- 1946
Blow-Ups of 1946
Self
- 1944
Breakdowns of 1944
Self
Hollywood Canteen
Self
The Shining Future
Self