This account has been disabled. he yells. 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. With his first wife, Eileen, Morgan had four sons. For M*A*S*H, Morgan replaced McLean Stevenson as the commander of the 4077th Mobile Army Surgical Hospital unit in Korea. Learn more about managing a memorial . In the course of a high-stakes drug case, Harry begins an illicit relationship with Laura Moser, Dexter's biological mother, to gather information and evidence on the drug lord in question. His films credits also include: High Noon (1952), The Glenn Miller Story (1954), Strategic Air Command (1955), among many others. 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. (1969) with James Garner, Support Your Local Gunfighter (1971) also with James Garner, Snowball Express (1972) with Keenan Wynn, The Shootist (1976) with John Wayne and Lauren Bacall, The Wild Wild West Revisited (1979) with Robert Conrad, and as Captain Gannon in the theatrical film version of Dragnet (1987) with Dan Aykroyd and Tom Hanks. Family members linked to this person will appear here. I loved him in MASH! Known to a younger generation of fans as "Col. Sherman T. Potter" on M*A*S*H (1972). Son: Daniel Morgan (d. 1982) Wife: Barbara Bushman Quine (m. 12-Dec-1986, until his death) High School: Muskegon High School, Muskegon, MI University: University of Chicago . Dexter prizes these lessons as a means to satisfy his homicidal urges with his father's approval, dubbing the rules as the "Code of Harry". Thu 8 Dec 2011 05.23 EST 45 Harry Morgan, the actor best known for playing Colonel Sherman Potter in the US television comedy M*A*S*H, has died at his Los Angeles home aged 96. An email has been sent to the person who requested the photo informing them that you have fulfilled their request, There is an open photo request for this memorial. 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 wonderfully witty and sharp television series set in an army camp during the Korean war. Please contact Find a Grave at [emailprotected] if you need help resetting your password. (1976) and Hunter (1976). He also co-starred with James Garner in Support Your Local Sheriff! We raise awareness about these issues to help potential victims seek professional counseling and prevent anyone from getting hurt. ", Harry Morgan as Colonel Sherman Potter on the television show 'MASH' as he appears on a cast reunion show, 1991. Morgan died at his home in Brentwood after a bout with pneumonia, his daughter-in-law, Beth Morgan, told the Associated Press. The following season, Morgan joined the cast of M*A*S*H as Colonel Sherman T. Potter. Following Morgan's death, Mike Farrell, who played B.J. He appeared in supporting roles in over 100 films, many of them classics such as "The Ox-Bow Incident," "High Noon," and "Inherit the Wind.". In 1941 he and his actress wife, Eileen, headed for Hollywood, and Morgan did hit a rocky patch of sorts he didnt work for five months. Include gps location with grave photos where possible. 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. 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! This relationship is not possible based on lifespan dates. 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. Harry Morgan was born Harry Bratsburg on April 10, 1915, in Detroit. The character actor was arrested in 1996 and booked for spousal battery after police responded to a 911 call from his wife, Barbara Bushman. Verify and try again. On confirming his death, his son Charles said that he had been recently treated for pneumonia. 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. Quickly see who the memorial is for and when they lived and died and where they are buried. But to many fans he was first and foremost Col. Sherman T. Potter, commander of the 4077th Mobile Army Surgical Hospital unit in Korea. He was a treasure as a person, an imp at times, and always a true professional. A son, Daniel, died in 1989. His first was to Eileen Detchon. He returned to role as Captain Bill Gannon in the 1987 film comedy Dragnet, opposite Dan Aykroyd and Tom Hanks. Copyright TV Series Finale. This photo, however, wasn't Mildred but Morgan's late wife, Eileen Detchon. Harry Morgan, original name Harry Bratsburg, (born April 10, 1915, Detroit, Michigan, U.S.died December 7, 2011, Los Angeles, California), American actor best known for his television work, particularly as the gruff but kindhearted Col. Sherman T. Potter on M*A*S*H. He was raised in Muskegon, Michigan. When Morgan hears that Wayne's ex-gunfighter has cancer, he starts to whoop and laugh. Read Summer For The Gods In the fall of 1937 he went to New York City and appeared in several Broadway productions, using the name Harry Bratsburg. He dies a year later, supposedly of heart disease. Try again later. He had worked with the greats and never saw himself as one of them. I never had a living grandfather, and for whatever reason I kind of imagined Col. Potter as mine when I was young. I lived there during his MASH days and we were proud to say Hey, did you know he lived here in Muskegon. After that he appeared in about 20 more TV productions, including a few episodes of 3rd Rock from the Sun in the late 1990s. [3] His body was cremated and his remains were given to his family. This account already exists, but the email address still needs to be confirmed. Are there any particular M*A*S*H scenes that come to mind? [1][2][3] His parents were of Swedish and Norwegian ancestry. 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. There are no volunteers for this cemetery. The character actor was 96. Morgan directed episodes for several TV series, including two episodes of The Alfred Hitchcock Hour, two episodes of Hec Ramsey, one episode of Adam-12, and eight episodes of M*A*S*H. Morgan had a guest role on The Jeff Foxworthy Show as Raymond and a guest role on Grace Under Fire as Jean's pot-smoking boyfriend. He appeared in more than 100 films throughout his career, often playing bad guys and sidekicks. More about: AfterMASH, Blacke's Magic, December Bride, Dragnet, Hec Ramsey, Kentucky Jones, M*A*S*H, Pete and Gladys, The D.A., The Richard Boone Show. cemeteries found within miles of your location will be saved to your photo volunteer list. This is a carousel with slides. He went on to appear in All My Sons (1948), based on the Arthur Miller play, with Edward G. Robinson and Burt Lancaster; The Big Clock (1948), in which he played a silent, menacing bodyguard to Charles Laughton; Yellow Sky (1949), with Gregory Peck and Anne Baxter; and the critically praised western High Noon (1952), with Gary Cooper. Previous Next. We will review the memorials and decide if they should be merged. Morgan later worked on two other shows for Webb: 1971's The D.A. Please complete the captcha to let us know you are a real person. [7][8] He appeared in the original production of the Clifford Odets play Golden Boy, followed by a host of successful Broadway roles alongside such other Group members as Lee J. Cobb, Elia Kazan, John Garfield, Sanford Meisner, and Karl Malden. Hunnicutt opposite Morgan in M*A*S*H, released a statement:[13]. Becoming a Find a Grave member is fast, easy and FREE. Morgan also did summer stock at the Pine Brook Country Club located in the countryside of Nichols, Connecticut. Year should not be greater than current year. He was 96. Try again later. From left. Note: Daniel Howard Morgan has a twin brother, Paul Anthony Morgan. Played the role of Colonel Sherman Potter on the television series, M*A*S*H and Officer Bill Gannon on Dragnet. that benefits the victims. Sadly the couple's relationship was cut off when Eileen died in 1985 after being married for 45 years. After graduating from Muskegon High School in Muskegon, Michigan, he took on a salesman job before becoming a successful actor.Several of his most memorable film roles were: The Omaha Trail (1942), in the next quarter-century, he would also appear in The Ox-Bow Incident (1942), 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 (1950). 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'. Morgan was close friends with bandleader Glenn Miller, whom he met while filming Orchestra Wives in 1942, until Miller's death two years later. In the early 1970s Morgan worked on another Webb creation, the courtroom drama The D.A., and appeared opposite Richard Boone in Hec Ramsey, a western that was part of NBCs Sunday Mystery Movie series. According to his daughter-in-law Beth's report, Morgan passed away after suffering from pneumonia. In July 1996, he was arrested on domestic battery charges for striking his wife Barbara which caused her to be admitted to the hospital. He was also a regular on The Richard Boone Show (1963-64), Kentucky Jones (1964-65), The D.A. (1971-72), Hec Ramsey (1972-74),You Cant Take It With You (1987) and Blackes Magic (1986). Healso appeared as Potter in the spinoff AfterMASH (1983-85), set in a veterans' hospital in the fictional town of River Bend, Missouri. Learn about how to make the most of a memorial. Also known for his commanding personality throughout his career, he tackled movies and television in a way no other actor would do it. Previously sponsored memorials or famous memorials will not have this option. 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.. When MASH was ending in 1983 he told The Times: The sadness will fade after a while. Family (3) Trivia (4) From season three onward, the dramatic device of flashbacks was replaced with Harry appearing as representations of how Dexter worked out his problems. Performing on a hotel stage he experienced success in The Front Page and The Petrified Forest.. In 1980, Morgan won an Emmy Award for his performance on M*A*S*H. When asked if he was a better actor after working with the show's talented cast, Morgan responded, "I don't know about that, but it's made me a better human being. According to one source, when Morgan's father Henry registered at junior high school, "the registrar spelled it Brasburg instead of Bratsberg. (1969) and 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. He starred as Pete Porter, a harried husband, in the situation comedy Pete and Gladys (1960-62), reprising a role he had played on December Bride (1954-59). She died in 1985 after 45 years of marriage. Weve updated the security on the site. When the 2 1/2-hour MASH finale aired in 1983, 77% of the people watching television were tuned in, making it the most widely watched show in history. Thanks for using Find a Grave, if you have any feedback we would love to hear from you. Morgan's 2004 Television Academy Foundation interview below: I agree with TheWrap's Terms of Service and Privacy Policy and provide my consent to receive marketing communications from them. Born Harry Bratsberg in Detroit, he worked on stage before making his way to Hollywood in 1942. Find out the cause of death and more exciting information regarding the death of this famous TV actor. He remained a fixture for four seasons. Another great one gone How many more losses shall we suffer in the coming years? Things got rougher from then on. Morgan made his screen debut (originally using the name "Henry Morgan") in the 1942 movie To the Shores of Tripoli. This revelation has a profound effect on Debra, who loses all respect for the man she had always tried to live up to. No infringement of previously copyrighted material is intended on this site. There was a problem getting your location. The late movie star started acting alongside big TV stars in the 1940s. Family Members . He replaced McLean Stevenson , who had quit the series, moving into the role on the strength of his performance as a crazed major general in an early episode. Anexception was his role of Edward G Robinson's superstitious neighbour in All My Sons (1948), the wordy and worthy screen adaptation of Arthur Miller's play. English Morgan was later cast in the 1954 movie about his friend, The Glenn Miller Story, playing Chummy MacGregor. To view a photo in more detail or edit captions for photos you added, click the photo to open the photo viewer. [4] In his interview with the Archive of American Television, Morgan spelled his Norwegian family surname as "Brasburg". All photos appear on this tab and here you can update the sort order of photos on memorials you manage. However, Morgan wasn't an original cast member on the hit CBS series. 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. For the first two seasons, he appeared only in flashbacks to Dexter's childhood. Cast members of the television series MASH take a break. Morgan hosted the NBC radio series Mystery in the Air starring Peter Lorre in 1947. Mr. Morgans television credits were prodigious. Charges were dropped after Morgan agreed to attend a six-month domestic violence program. Daniel Morgan was only four when his father - also called Daniel - was killed in the car park of the Golden Lion pub, in Sydenham, south-east London, aged 37. Reports showed that the Los Angeles police who received Quine's 911 call heard yelling and screaming inside the house, and the officers who arrived at the scene saw Quine limping. Add to your scrapbook. Dexter learns Harry's secrets in the third season, and inadvertently reveals to Debra that Harry had cheated on his wife several times. After Morgan got arrested, police reports revealed Quine had a red, swollen left foot, a one-quarter-inch cut near her right eye, and a bruised right arm. Morgan later served as a rifleman in the provincial forces assigned to protect the western settlements from French-backed Indian raids. Before her death, Morgan and his first wife had one son Daniel, who died in 1989. Aside from Daniel, the movie icon was also father to three other sons. As in the novels, Harry has been dead for many years by the series' main timeline, but remains an important influence on his adopted son. He was 96. In 1967, the actor starred as officer Bill Gannon on the television crime series "Dragnet.". Morgan was charged to court, but the charges were eventually dropped when he agreed to attend anger management classes. Rest in peace Harry, ehm Colonel Potter rest at ease, Henry Morgan was born Harry Bratsberg in Muskegon, MI, not Detroit. Morgan's ability to effortlessly assume a dozen characters placed him on high demands even during the early days of his career. Drag images here or select from your computer for Daniel Howard Morgan memorial. Remembering how Morgan was, Farrell said: "He was full of fun, and he was smart as a whip. He remarked that someone had asked him if working on M*A*S*H had made him a better actor. | 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. Try again later. In my ignorance, I thought to myself, Hey, this acting business is a great life! Little did I know! . 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