Howard Morton
Howard Morton | |
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| Born | Howard Leroy Morton May 15, 1925 |
| Died | May 11, 1997 (aged 71) |
| Resting place | California |
| Years active | 1959–1991 |
Howard Leroy Morton (May 15, 1925 – May 11, 1997) was an American actor.
A tall man with immense comedic talent, Morton was best known for playing dim-witted police officer Ralph Waldo Simpson on Gimme a Break! for five seasons (1981–86). He appeared in many TV supporting roles on sitcoms including All in the Family, The Jeffersons, I Dream of Jeannie, Good Times, and Mary Hartman, Mary Hartman. He also played Grandpa in The Munsters Today from 1988 to 1991.[1] Morton made a number of appearances on game shows, including Super Password and Pyramid. He also appeared in many feature films, making his debut in The Mechanic (1972) and appeared on stage in productions of Auntie Mame, Morning's at Seven, and Fancy Meeting You Again.
Born in New York City, the never-married Morton moved to Hollywood in 1960 to pursue his acting career.
He died of complications of stroke on May 11, 1997, at Providence Saint Joseph Medical Center in Burbank. A memorial service was held at the North Hollywood Church of Religious Science.[2]
References
- ^ "Howard Morton". Variety. May 21, 1997. Retrieved August 21, 2018.
- ^ "Howard Morton". Find A Grave. February 27, 2012. Retrieved August 21, 2018.
External links
- Howard Morton at IMDb
- Howard Morton[permanent dead link] at Fancast
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