Harry Morgan

Born: 1915-04-10

Birthplace: Detroit, Michigan, USA

Biography

Harry Morgan (born Harry Bratsberg; April 10, 1915 – December 7, 2011) was an American actor whose TV and film career spanned six decades. Morgan's major roles included Pete Porter in both December Bride (1954–1959) and Pete and Gladys (1960–1962); Officer Bill Gannon on Dragnet (1967–1970); Amos Coogan on Hec Ramsey (1972–1974); and his starring role as Colonel Sherman T. Potter in MASH (1975–1983) and AfterMASH (1983–1985). Morgan also appeared as a supporting player in more than 100 films.

Known For

High Noon
The Shootist
Dragnet
How the West Was Won
Cimarron
Backlash
Yellow Sky
Moonrise
Dragnet
Viva Max!

Top Movie Credits

High Noon Sam Fuller
The Shootist Marshall Thibido
Dragnet Captain Gannon
How the West Was Won Ulysses S. Grant
Cimarron Jessie Rickey
Backlash Tony Welker
Yellow Sky Half Pint
Moonrise Billy Scripture
Dragnet Bill Gannon
Viva Max! Chief of Police Sylvester