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Harry Morgan, OUTSIDE THE WALL


Born
1915-04-10
Detroit, MI
(Harry Bratsburg)
Died
2011-12-07   (96)
Brentwood, CA

Character actor specializing in costarring roles since the early 1940s. Career film highlights include THE OX-BOW INCIDENT (1942), THE GLENN MILLER STORY (1953) and INHERIT THE WIND (1960). Costarred in the 1950s TV hit DECEMBER BRIDE, and its spin-off PETE AND GLADYS. Joined Jack Webb as 'Sgt. Joe Friday's' new partner on the DRAGNET relaunch of 1967 - 1970. Achieved his greatest success as 'Col. Sherman Potter' on M*A*S*H from 1975 - 1983.

Also billed as Henry Morgan early in his film career; changed his first name back to Harry in the 1950s, to avoid confusion with the author and TV game show personality of the same name.

Acting Credits (2)

Film or Short Title Featuring Role
OUTSIDE THE WALL (1950) Joe Besser (Solo) Garth
STAR SPANGLED SALESMAN (1968) Moe, Larry and Curly Joe Policeman actor

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