LeoGlossary: Vic Morrow (Actor)
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Born: February 14, 1929 – Died: July 23, 1982
Vic Morrow's journey from the Bronx to Hollywood stardom is a compelling tale of talent, determination, and tragedy. Born in the Bronx, New York City, to Jean (Kress) and Harry Morrow, an electrical engineer, his background was rooted in the resilience of Russian Jewish immigrants. Morrow's early life was marked by a bold decision to drop out of high school at 17 and join the U.S. Navy, a move that would later lead him to explore diverse paths in life, including a brief stint studying pre-law at Florida State under the G.I. Bill.
Early Life and Career
Morrow's foray into acting was somewhat accidental. Initially aiming for a career in law, his participation in a school play revealed a newfound passion for stage acting. This revelation propelled him to the Actors' Workshop in New York to hone his craft. Morrow's screen debut was a mixed blessing; while it marked his entry into the movie, it also typecast him as a heavy, playing tough-talking, surly characters. Disenchanted, he left MGM to study directing at USC, signaling his deep commitment to his craft.
The turning point in Morrow's career came with the TV series "Combat!," where he played Sgt. Chip Saunders. This role not only brought him fame but also allowed him to step into the shoes of a hero, a significant shift from his earlier typecast roles. Morrow's talent as a director also flourished during this time, directing episodes of the [show](https://inleo.io/@leoglossary/leoglossary-television-show0. Unfortunately, his personal life during this period was tumultuous, marked by divorce and professional challenges.
Despite being often cast as a heavy in films, Morrow's versatility as an actor shone through in various roles across TV and film. His notable works include "The Bad News Bears," where he played the memorable Roy Turner, and "Twilight Zone: The Movie." Morrow's career, however, was tragically cut short in 1982 in a freak helicopter accident on set, a chilling fulfillment of his own premonitions about dying in such a manner.
Off the screen, Morrow's life was equally eventful. His marriage to Gale A. Lester ended in divorce, and he was a father to Carrie Ann Morrow. Known for his intense performances and a career marked by significant highs and lows, Morrow remains a figure of fascination in Hollywood history. His contributions to the entertainment industry, particularly in television, have left an indelible mark, making him a memorable icon whose tragic end only adds to his enduring legacy.
Filmography
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 1983 | Twilight Zone: The Movie | Bill Connor (segment "Time Out") |
| 1982 | Abenko gongsu gundan | Unknown |
| 1982 | 1990: The Bronx Warriors | Hammer |
| 1982 | Fantasy Island (TV Series) | Douglas Picard |
| 1981 | Magnum, P.I. (TV Series) | Police Sergeant Jordan |
| 1981 | The Last Shark | Ron Hamer |
| 1980 | B.A.D. Cats (TV Series) | Capt. Eugene Nathan |
| 1980 | Vera | Unknown |
| 1978–1980 | Charlie's Angels (TV Series) | Harry Stearns | Mark Haines |
| 1980 | Humanoids from the Deep | Hank Slattery |
| 1979 | The Seekers (TV Mini Series) | Leland Pell |
| 1979 | The Littlest Hobo (TV Series) | Sam Powers |
| 1979 | Paris (TV Series) | Julius Wellman |
| 1979 | The Last Convertible (TV Mini Series) | Chief Lonborg |
| 1979 | Stone (TV Series) | Morgan Teekington |
| 1979 | Stone (TV Movie) | Morgan Teckington |
| 1979 | The Evictors | Jake Rudd |
| 1979 | Greatest Heroes of the Bible (TV Series) | Arioch |
| 1978 | Message from Space | General Garuda |
| 1978 | Wild and Wooly (TV Movie) | Warden Willis |
| 1977 | Curse of the Black Widow (TV Movie) | Lieutenant Conti |
| 1977 | The Hostage Heart (TV Movie) | Steve Rockewicz |
| 1977 | The Man with the Power (TV Movie) | Paul |
| 1977 | Hunter (TV Series) | Victor |
| 1977 | The Ghost of Cypress Swamp (TV Movie) | Tom Stone |
| 1977 | Roots (TV Mini Series) | Ames |
| 1976 | Captains and the Kings (TV Mini Series) | Tom Hennessey |
| 1976 | Treasure of Matecumbe | Spangler |
| 1976 | The Bad News Bears | Roy Turner |
| 1976 | Bronk (TV Series) | Frank Carey |
| 1975 | The Night That Panicked America (TV Movie) | Hank Muldoon |
| 1975 | Wanted: Babysitter | Vic, the kidnapper |
| 1975 | Death Stalk (TV Movie) | Leo Brunner |
| 1974 | Funeral for an Assassin | Michael Cardiff |
| 1974 | The California Kid (TV Movie) | Sheriff Roy Childress |
| 1974 | The Take | Manso |
| 1974 | Dirty Mary Crazy Larry | Capt. Everett Franklin |
| 1973–1974 | The Evil Touch (TV Series) | Purvis Greene | Harold Parkhurst |
| 1973–1974 | Police Story (TV Series) | Sgt. Joe LaFrieda | Sergeant Joe LaFrieda | Sgt. Joe LaFreida |
| 1974 | Nightmare (TV Movie) | Detective Rausch |
| 1973 | The Streets of San Francisco (TV Series) | Vic Tolliman |
| 1973 | Love Story (TV Series) | Dave Walters |
| 1973 | Tom Sawyer (TV Movie) | Injun Joe |
| 1971–1973 | The F.B.I. (TV Series) | John Stahl | Porter Bent |
| 1972 | The Weekend Nun (TV Movie) | Chuck Jardine |
| 1972 | Mission: Impossible (TV Series) | Joseph Collins |
| 1972 | The Bold Ones: The New Doctors (TV Series) | Dr. William Ritter |
| 1972 | Ironside (TV Series) | Dr. William Ritter |
| 1972 | The Glass House (TV Movie) | Hugo Slocum |
| 1972 | Owen Marshall, Counselor at Law (TV Series) | Andy Capaso |
| 1972 | McCloud (TV Series) | Dick |
| 1971 | Sarge (TV Series) | Lt. Ross Edmonds |
| 1971 | Mannix (TV Series) | Eric Latimer |
| 1971 | Hawaii Five-O (TV Series) | Edward Heron |
| 1971 | River of Mystery (TV Movie) | Phil Munger |
| 1971 | Travis Logan, D.A. (TV Movie) | Travis Logan |
| 1971 | A Step Out of Line (TV Movie) | Joe Rawlins |
| 1970 | Dan August (TV Series) | Steve Harrison |
| 1970 | The Immortal (TV Series) | Sheriff Dan W. Wheeler |
| 1970 | A Man Called Sledge | Gold Guard Scout (uncredited) |
| 1969 | Target: Harry | Harry Black |
| 1962–1967 | Combat! (TV Series) | Sgt. Saunders |
| 1964 | Suspense (TV Series) | Tommy Linden |
| 1962 | Alcoa Premiere (TV Series) | Carl Balderson |
| 1960–1962 | The Untouchables (TV Series) | Vince Shirer | Collier |
| 1962 | Death Valley Days (TV Series) | Lt. Robert Benson |
| 1962 | The New Breed (TV Series) | Belman |
| 1960–1961 | Bonanza (TV Series) | Ab Brock | Lassiter |
| 1960–1961 | Outlaws (TV Series) | Tim Sawyer | Tommy Dodge | Joe Cannon |
| 1961 | The Tall Man (TV Series) | Skip Farrell |
| 1961 | Target: The Corruptors! (TV Series) | Marty |
| 1961 | General Electric Theater (TV Series) | Lieutenant Mikhail Loptev |
| 1959–1961 | The Lawless Years (TV Series) | Little Augie Orgen | Nick Joseph |
| 1961 | Portrait of a Mobster | Dutch Schultz |
| 1961 | The Law and Mr. Jones (TV Series) | Dr. Bigelow |
| 1961 | Posse from Hell | Crip |
| 1960 | Cimarron | Wes Jennings |
| 1960 | The Barbara Stanwyck Show (TV Series) | Leroy Benson |
| 1960 | The Brothers Brannagan (TV Series) | Locke |
| 1959 | Johnny Ringo (TV Series) | Bill Stoner |
| 1959 | The Lineup (TV Series) | Hansen | Lucas |
| 1958–1959 | The Rifleman (TV Series) | Brett Stocker | Johnny Cotton |
| 1959 | Wichita Town (TV Series) | Jimmy Relson |
| 1959 | Naked City (TV Series) | David Greco |
| 1958 | God's Little Acre | Shaw Walden |
| 1958 | King Creole | Shark |
| 1958 | Hell's Five Hours | Nash |
| 1958 | Telephone Time (TV Series) | Bud Hand |
| 1958 | Richard Diamond, Private Detective (TV Series) | Joe Rovi |
| 1957 | Trackdown (TV Series) | Stony Buckram |
| 1957 | The Restless Gun (TV Series) | Wes Singer |
| 1957 | Alfred Hitchcock Presents (TV Series) | Benny Mungo |
| 1957 | Matinee Theatre (TV Series) | Unknown |
| 1957 | Men in War | Cpl. Zwickley |
| 1956 | Climax! (TV Series) | Ted |
| 1956 | The Millionaire (TV Series) | Joey Diamond |
| 1956 | Tribute to a Bad Man | Lars Peterson |
| 1955 | It's a Dog's Life | Voice of Wildfire (voice, uncredited) |
| 1955 | Blackboard Jungle | Artie West |
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