Adrian Morris

Adrian Morris

Deceased · Born: Jan 12, 1907 · Died: Nov 30, 1941

Personal Details

BornJan 12, 1907 Mount Vernon, New York, USA
Parents
  • William Morris
Relatives
  • Gordon Morris (Sibling)
  • Chester Morris (Sibling)

Biography

Adrian Morris, a renowned actor of the 20th century, was born on a chilly winter morning, January 12, 1907, in the charming city of Mount Vernon, located in the state of New York, USA. As he took his first breath, little did the world know that this talented individual would go on to leave an indelible mark on the world of cinema.

Throughout his illustrious career, Morris appeared in a plethora of films, leaving audiences in awe of his remarkable acting skills. Some of his most notable performances include his roles in the 1940 classic, "The Grapes of Wrath", the 1936 drama, "The Petrified Forest", and the 1937 action-packed film, "Radio Patrol".

But Morris's life wasn't just about his illustrious career. He was also a devoted husband to the lovely Eve Virginia Shipley, with whom he shared a deep and abiding love.

Tragically, Morris's life was cut short when he passed away on November 30, 1941, in the vibrant city of Los Angeles, California, USA. Despite his untimely departure, Morris's legacy lives on, inspiring generations of actors and filmmakers to come.

Career

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1942
Fly-By-Night
Fly-By-Night as Officer John Prescott
{"id":83050,"title":"Rags to Riches","year":"1941","character":"Bickford","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/rags-to-riches","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_83050.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_83050.jpg"},"released":1}
1941
Rags to Riches
Rags to Riches as Bickford
{"id":71433,"title":"Belle Starr","year":"1941","character":"Major Grail's Orderly (uncredited)","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/belle-starr","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_71433.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_71433.jpg"},"released":1}
Belle Starr
Belle Starr as Major Grail's Orderly (uncredited)
{"id":13917,"title":"Blood and Sand","year":"1941","character":"La Pulga","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/blood-and-sand-1941","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_13917.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_13917.jpg"},"released":1}
Blood and Sand
Blood and Sand as La Pulga
{"id":72067,"title":"Pier 13","year":"1940","character":"Al Higgins","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/pier-13","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_72067.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_72067.jpg"},"released":1}
1940
Pier 13
Pier 13 as Al Higgins
{"id":14248,"title":"Christmas in July","year":"1940","character":"Tom","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/christmas-in-july","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_14248.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_14248.jpg"},"released":1}
{"id":187496,"title":"Florian","year":"1940","character":"Cpl. Ernst","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/florian","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_187496.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_187496.jpg"},"released":1}
Florian
Florian as Cpl. Ernst
{"id":83095,"title":"Girl in 313","year":"1940","character":"First Detective","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/girl-in-313","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_83095.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_83095.jpg"},"released":1}
Girl in 313
Girl in 313 as First Detective
{"id":72100,"title":"Public Deb No. 1","year":"1940","character":"Guard","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/public-deb-no-1","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_72100.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_72100.jpg"},"released":1}
{"id":72027,"title":"Lucky Cisco Kid","year":"1940","character":"Smoketree Charlie","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/lucky-cisco-kid","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_72027.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_72027.jpg"},"released":1}
Lucky Cisco Kid
Lucky Cisco Kid as Smoketree Charlie
{"id":71929,"title":"Michael Shayne: Private Detective","year":"1940","character":"Al","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/michael-shayne-private-detective","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_71929.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_71929.jpg"},"released":1}
{"id":71898,"title":"Tear Gas Squad","year":"1940","character":"Crusty","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/tear-gas-squad","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_71898.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_71898.jpg"},"released":1}
{"id":71869,"title":"The Return of Frank James","year":"1940","character":"Denver Detective (uncredited)","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/the-return-of-frank-james","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/16p6j248gkvg.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/16p6j248gkvg.jpg"},"released":1}
The Return of Frank James
The Return of Frank James as Denver Detective (uncredited)
{"id":32152,"title":"Castle on the Hudson","year":"1940","character":"Prisoner (uncredited)","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/castle-on-the-hudson","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_32152.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_32152.jpg"},"released":1}
Castle on the Hudson
Castle on the Hudson as Prisoner (uncredited)
{"id":29525,"title":"The Grapes of Wrath","year":"1940","character":"Agent","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/the-grapes-of-wrath","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/35n0rmt76p7g.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/35n0rmt76p7g.jpg"},"released":1}
{"id":72208,"title":"Wall Street Cowboy","year":"1939","character":"Big Joe Gillespie","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/wall-street-cowboy","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_72208.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_72208.jpg"},"released":1}
1939
Wall Street Cowboy
Wall Street Cowboy as Big Joe Gillespie
{"id":72402,"title":"The Return of the Cisco Kid","year":"1939","character":"Deputy Johnson","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/the-return-of-the-cisco-kid","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_72402.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_72402.jpg"},"released":1}
{"id":72300,"title":"6,000 Enemies","year":"1939","character":"Bull Snyder","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/6000-enemies","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_72300.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_72300.jpg"},"released":1}
6,000 Enemies
6,000 Enemies as Bull Snyder
{"id":95233,"title":"$1000 a Touchdown","year":"1939","character":"Two Ton Terry (uncredited)","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/1000-a-touchdown","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_95233.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_95233.jpg"},"released":1}
$1000 a Touchdown
$1000 a Touchdown as Two Ton Terry (uncredited)
{"id":95230,"title":"Rose of Washington Square","year":"1939","character":"Jim","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/rose-of-washington-square","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_95230.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_95230.jpg"},"released":1}
{"id":72397,"title":"The Cisco Kid and the Lady","year":"1939","character":"Saloon Brawler","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/the-cisco-kid-and-the-lady","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_72397.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_72397.jpg"},"released":1}
{"id":72356,"title":"Chicken Wagon Family","year":"1939","character":"Tough Guy","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/chicken-wagon-family","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_72356.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_72356.jpg"},"released":1}
{"id":72302,"title":"Tail Spin","year":"1939","character":"Repo Man (Uncredited)","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/tail-spin","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_72302.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_72302.jpg"},"released":1}
Tail Spin
Tail Spin as Repo Man (Uncredited)
{"id":32452,"title":"Union Pacific","year":"1939","character":"Railwayman (uncredited)","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/union-pacific","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/1240m90jrqo8.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/1240m90jrqo8.jpg"},"released":1}
Union Pacific
Union Pacific as Railwayman (uncredited)
{"id":794,"title":"Gone with the Wind","year":"1939","character":"Carpetbagger Orator (uncredited)","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/gone-with-the-wind","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/26jfukjpq1gg.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/26jfukjpq1gg.jpg"},"released":1}
Gone with the Wind
Gone with the Wind as Carpetbagger Orator (uncredited)
{"id":72682,"title":"You and Me","year":"1938","character":"Knucks","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/you-and-me","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_72682.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_72682.jpg"},"released":1}
1938
You and Me
You and Me as Knucks
{"id":72563,"title":"If I Were King","year":"1938","character":"Colin de Cayeulx","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/if-i-were-king","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_72563.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_72563.jpg"},"released":1}
If I Were King
If I Were King as Colin de Cayeulx
{"id":32687,"title":"Angels with Dirty Faces","year":"1938","character":"Blackie","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/angels-with-dirty-faces","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/43qdq4ldl4t0.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/43qdq4ldl4t0.jpg"},"released":1}
{"id":83232,"title":"Radio Patrol","year":"1937","character":"Officer Sam Maloney","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/radio-patrol-1937","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_83232.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_83232.jpg"},"released":1}
1937
Radio Patrol
Radio Patrol as Officer Sam Maloney
{"id":95286,"title":"The Woman I Love","year":"1937","character":"Marbot","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/the-woman-i-love","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_95286.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_95286.jpg"},"released":1}
{"id":73293,"title":"There Goes the Groom","year":"1937","character":"Eddie - Interne","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/there-goes-the-groom","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_73293.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_73293.jpg"},"released":1}
There Goes the Groom
There Goes the Groom as Eddie - Interne
{"id":32598,"title":"Poppy","year":"1936","character":"Constable Bowman","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/poppy","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_32598.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_32598.jpg"},"released":1}
1936
Poppy
Poppy as Constable Bowman
{"id":73661,"title":"Rose Bowl","year":"1936","character":"Doc","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/rose-bowl","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_73661.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_73661.jpg"},"released":1}
{"id":11804,"title":"The Petrified Forest","year":"1936","character":"Ruby","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/the-petrified-forest","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_11804.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_11804.jpg"},"released":1}
{"id":74014,"title":"The Fighting Marines","year":"1935","character":"Sgt. Mack McGowan","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/the-fighting-marines","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_74014.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_74014.jpg"},"released":1}
1935
The Fighting Marines
The Fighting Marines as Sgt. Mack McGowan
{"id":73965,"title":"One Frightened Night","year":"1935","character":"Deputy Abner","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/one-frightened-night","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_73965.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_73965.jpg"},"released":1}
One Frightened Night
One Frightened Night as Deputy Abner
{"id":73874,"title":"Dr. Socrates","year":"1935","character":"Beanie - a Gangster","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/dr-socrates","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_73874.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_73874.jpg"},"released":1}
Dr. Socrates
Dr. Socrates as Beanie - a Gangster
{"id":73767,"title":"Age of Indiscretion","year":"1935","character":"Gus","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/age-of-indiscretion","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_73767.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_73767.jpg"},"released":1}
{"id":73729,"title":"'G' Men","year":"1935","character":"Accomplice (uncredited)","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/g-men-1935","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/11ena9bcuk18.jpeg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/11ena9bcuk18.jpeg"},"released":1}
'G' Men
'G' Men as Accomplice (uncredited)
{"id":74382,"title":"The Pursuit of Happiness","year":"1934","character":"Thad Jennings","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/the-pursuit-of-happiness","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_74382.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_74382.jpg"},"released":1}
1934
{"id":74548,"title":"Bureau of Missing Persons","year":"1933","character":"Detective Irish Conlin","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/bureau-of-missing-persons","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_74548.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_74548.jpg"},"released":1}
1933
Bureau of Missing Persons
Bureau of Missing Persons as Detective Irish Conlin
{"id":74547,"title":"Wild Boys of the Road","year":"1933","character":"Buggie Maylin (uncredited)","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/wild-boys-of-the-road","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_74547.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_74547.jpg"},"released":1}
Wild Boys of the Road
Wild Boys of the Road as Buggie Maylin (uncredited)
{"id":14392,"title":"The Mayor of Hell","year":"1933","character":"Car Owner Refusing to Pay (uncredited)","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/the-mayor-of-hell","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_14392.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_14392.jpg"},"released":1}
The Mayor of Hell
The Mayor of Hell as Car Owner Refusing to Pay (uncredited)
{"id":75075,"title":"Me and My Gal","year":"1932","character":"Al","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/me-and-my-gal","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_75075.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_75075.jpg"},"released":1}
1932
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1931
Arizona
Arizona as Officer