Greg Morris - Bio, Age, Chinese Zodiac Sign & Timeline
| Born | September 27, 1933 |
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| Died | August 27, 1996 (age 62) |
| Birthplace | Cleveland, Ohio, United States |
| Zodiac Sign | Libra - (see also Greg Morris's horoscope and birth chart) |
| Chinese Zodiac | Rooster |
| Generation | Silent Generation |
| Known For | Starring as Barney Collier in the television series 'Mission: Impossible' |
Intro
Greg Morris was an American television and film actor best known for his role as Barney Collier on the television series 'Mission: Impossible', which aired from 1966 to 1973. He was recognized for his pioneering role as one of the most prominent Black actors on American television during the 1960s and 1970s.
Early Life & Background
Greg Morris was born on September 27, 1933, in Cleveland, Ohio. He attended Cleveland State University before pursuing a career in acting. His early acting roles included stage and local television work before achieving breakout success on national television.
Career Highlights
- Starred as Barney Collier, the technical expert, in 'Mission: Impossible' (1966–1973)
- Appeared in 'The Amos 'n Andy Show' musical tour before transitioning to television
- Starred in the crime drama 'Vegas' as Lt. David Nelson (1978–1981)
- Guest appearances on various TV shows including 'The Twilight Zone', 'The Dick Van Dyke Show', and others
Trivia
- His son, Phil Morris, also became an actor and appeared in the 1988–1990 revival of 'Mission: Impossible'.
- Greg Morris resigned from his Las Vegas TV job in the 1990s after learning that the new film version of 'Mission: Impossible' killed off his character.
- He was one of the first Black actors to have a starring role in a major American television series.
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Greg Morris was born the 27 September 1933.
Cleveland, Ohio, United States.
On His Birth-Day
About September 27th, 1933, in brief:
- Day of the week: September 27th, 1933 was a Wednesday
- Zodiac Sign: Libra (in western zodiac), Rooster (in Chinese zodiac)
- Moon Phase:
- Popular movie: Gold Diggers of 1933 directed by Mervyn LeRoy
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