Lew Morphy

Lew Morphy

Deceased · Born: Apr 18, 1904 · Died: Nov 7, 1958

Personal Details

BornApr 18, 1904 New York, USA
Spouse
  • Althea Cloud

    ( Aug 17, 1935 to May 13, 2025 )
  • Elsie A. Williams

    ( Dec 4, 1926 to Dec 31, 1969 )
  • Kaye

    ( May 13, 2025 to Dec 31, 1969 )
  • Valarie Krzeczowski

    ( May 13, 2025 to Nov 7, 1958 )

Biography

Lew Morphy, a renowned actor of his time, took his first breath on April 18, 1904, in the vibrant city of New York, USA. His life's journey as a thespian was marked by numerous performances that left a lasting impact on the world of entertainment.

In his personal life, Morphy was blessed with multiple unions. His first marriage was to Althea Cloud, a union that was significant to his early years. He later tied the knot with Elsie A. Williams, with whom he shared a beautiful bond. Morphy's life was also filled with love and companionship when he married Kaye, a relationship that brought him immense joy. His fourth and final marriage was to Valarie Krzeczowski, a union that was marked by mutual respect and understanding.

Throughout his life, Morphy was guided by his passion for acting, which remained a constant source of inspiration for him. His dedication to his craft was evident in his numerous performances, which earned him widespread recognition and acclaim.

Tragically, Morphy's life came to an abrupt end on November 7, 1958, in the picturesque Hollywood Hills, Los Angeles, California, USA. His passing left a void in the lives of his loved ones, friends, and fans, who remembered him as a talented actor and a kind soul.

Career

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1955
A Man Alone
A Man Alone as Townsman (uncredited)
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1950
The Baron of Arizona
The Baron of Arizona as Vigilante Firing Signal Shot (uncredited)
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Winchester '73
Winchester '73 as Contest Shooter (uncredited)
{"id":186986,"title":"Desert Vigilante","year":"1949","character":"Henchman (uncredited)","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/desert-vigilante","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_186986.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_186986.jpg"},"released":1}
1949
Desert Vigilante
Desert Vigilante as Henchman (uncredited)
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1948
The Street with No Name
The Street with No Name as Officer (Uncredited)
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Panhandle
Panhandle as Ed (uncredited)
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1947
The Wistful Widow of Wagon Gap
The Wistful Widow of Wagon Gap as Posse Member (uncredited)
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1946
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1945
Shadows of Death
Shadows of Death as Poker Player (uncredited)
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1944
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1943
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Law of the Saddle
Law of the Saddle as Townsman (uncredited)
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Wolves of the Range
Wolves of the Range as Man in Bank as Door Opens
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The Kansan
The Kansan as Townsman
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1942
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1941
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Forbidden Trails
Forbidden Trails as Barfly in Fancy Vest
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{"id":187459,"title":"Riders of Pasco Basin","year":"1940","character":"Brawler (uncredited)","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/riders-of-pasco-basin","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_187459.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_187459.jpg"},"released":1}
1940
Riders of Pasco Basin
Riders of Pasco Basin as Brawler (uncredited)
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{"id":72364,"title":"Each Dawn I Die","year":"1939","character":"Trial Warden (uncredited)","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/each-dawn-i-die","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_72364.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_72364.jpg"},"released":1}
1939
Each Dawn I Die
Each Dawn I Die as Trial Warden (uncredited)
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1938