Wayne Morris

This article is about the American actor. For other people named Wayne Morris, see Wayne Morris (disambiguation).

Wayne Morris
Morris in 1948
Born
Bert DeWayne Morris Jr.

(1914-02-17)February 17, 1914
Los Angeles, California, U.S.
DiedSeptember 14, 1959(1959-09-14) (aged 45)
Aboard USS Bon Homme Richard
Resting placeArlington National Cemetery[1]
OccupationActor
Years active1936–1959
Spouses
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(m. 1939; div. 1940)​
Patricia Ann O'Rourke
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(m. 1942)​

Wayne Morris (born Bert DeWayne Morris Jr.[2] February 17, 1914 – September 14, 1959) was an American film and television actor, as well as a decorated World War II fighter ace. He appeared in many films, including Paths of Glory (1957), The Bushwackers (1952), and the title role of Kid Galahad (1937).

  1. ^ "Burial detail: Morris, Bert D". ANC Explorer. Retrieved January 27, 2023.
  2. ^ Joseph F. Clarke (1977). Pseudonyms. BCA. p. 119.