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Dennis Morgan 1908 - 1994

Dennis Morgan of Prentice, Wisconsin United States was born on December 20, 1908 in Prentice, and died at age 85 years old on September 7, 1994 at Fresno, CA. Dennis Morgan was buried on September 10, 1994 at Oakhill Cemetery 40188 CA-41, in Oakhurst, Madera County, CA.

Dennis Morgan

Prentice, Wisconsin 54556, United States

December 20, 1908

Prentice, Wisconsin, 54556, United States

September 7, 1994

Fresno, CA

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12/20

1908

Birthday

December 20, 1908

Birthdate

Prentice, Wisconsin 54556, United States

Birthplace

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Professional Career

Dennis Morgan Born December 20, 1908 · Prentice, Wisconsin, USA Died September 7, 1994 · Fresno, California, USA (respiratory failure) Nickname Tuffy/ Toughie Height 6′ 2″ (1.88 m) Mini Bio Dennis Morgan was born Stanley Morner in the small town of Prentice, Wisconsin. His first jobs in Hollywood were mostly bit parts, but he scored big after playing opposite Ginger Rogers in Kitty Foyle (1940). He starred in films like My Wild Irish Rose (1947), God Is My Co-Pilot (1945) and The Very Thought of You (1944). He teamed up with buddy Jack Carson to do Two Guys from Milwaukee (1946), Two Guys from Texas (1948) and It's a Great Feeling (1949). His engaging performance as seaman "Jefferson Jones", with Barbara Stanwyck and a wonderful supporting cast, has made Christmas in Connecticut (1945) a holiday favorite. Morgan retired in the late 1950s, but did cameos now and then. He and his wife were married for 61 years, and he passed away in 1994. He had three children, Stanley Jr., Kristin Morgan and James. Family Spouse Lillian Mae Vedder (September 5, 1933 - September 7, 1994) (his death, 3 children) Children Kristin Morgan Stanley Morner James Morner Parents Frank Edward Morner Grace J. Morner Trivia Later became an astute businessman, with extensive business holdings. During the 1940's, for six consecutive years, Mr. Morgan received more fan mail than any other star (male or female) at Warner Brothers. Kristin Morgan, Dennis' daughter, appeared with him in My Wild Irish Rose (1947). She was 8 years old at the time. Sang "Home is the Sailor" at friend Errol Flynn's funeral (October 1959). Received his big musical film break singing "A Pretty Girl Is Like a Melody" in The Great Ziegfeld (1936). His voice, however, was dubbed by Allan Jones. Quotes It's not the easiest thing in the world to be a success in Hollywood and still be the ordinary husband and father. What has blown Hollywood apart is paying the superstars $2 million for a picture. There's nothing left over for anyone else. That's the greatest crime of Hollywood: signing young people who show talent, then never using that talent. And there's no recourse as long as they pay you.
Personal Life & Family

Dennis Morgan Famous memorial Birth 20 Dec 1908 Prentice, Price County, Wisconsin, USA Death 7 Sep 1994 (aged 85) Fresno, Fresno County, California, USA Burial Oakhill Cemetery Oakhurst, Madera County, California, USA Show Map GPS-Latitude: 37.3336806, Longitude: -119.6533500 Memorial ID 6522713 · View Source Memorial Photos 5 Flowers 1k+ Singer, Actor. After graduation from Carroll College in Waukesha, Wisconsin, Stanley Morner moved to Chicago where he studied opera and appeared at theaters and supper clubs. In 1939, he signed a contract with Warner Brothers where his name was changed to Dennis Morgan. He played opposite Ginger Rogers in "Kitty Foyle" (1940) for which Rogers won an Oscar and Morgan received the New York Critic's Award. Dennis Morgan was one of the top male stars of the decade. At the peak of his success he was one of the highest paid artists in Hollywood. After his best friend, Jack Carson, died from cancer in 1963, Morgan became a national spokesman and fundraiser for the American Cancer Society. Bio by: Fran Inscription My DES-ERT Is Waiting... Born Prentice, Wisconsin Family Members Parents Frank Edward Morner 1878–1955 Grace June Van Dusen Morner 1886–1967 Spouse Lillian Mae Vedder Morner 1909–2003 Siblings Dorothy Grace Morner Foster 1910–1982 Children James Irving Morner 1942–2014 Flowers • 1015 Plant Memorial Trees Agnus Dei, dona ei requiem. Left by Dmorganfan on 19 Dec 2023 Left by Nancy on 18 Dec 2023 See more Morgan memorials in: Oakhill Cemetery Oakhurst Madera County California USA Find a Grave
09/7

1994

Death

September 7, 1994

Death date

Cancer.

Cause of death

Fresno, CA
Death location

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09/10

1994

Gravesite & Burial

September 10, 1994

Funeral date
Oakhill Cemetery 40188 CA-41, in Oakhurst, Madera County, California 93644, United States
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