Morgan Deare
Born
Morgan Kelly Deare

(1945-11-19) 19 November 1945 (age 78)
Years active1977–present
Spouse(s)Sally Goselin (m. 1977; div. 19??)
Mary Healey (m. 1989)

Morgan Kelly Deare (born November 19, 1945) is an American actor who works in film, television and theatre and is based in London.

Early life and education

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Deare was born in New Iberia, Louisiana on November 19, 1945. In his youth, he obtained many awards for graduation, such as the American Legion Award at New Iberia High School in 1963.[1] He graduated from Westgate High School in 1964 and that same year, was initiated at Tau Kappa Epsilon (TKE).[2] Deare received a diploma for Bachelor of Arts at Centenary College in 1967.[3] Moving to London c. 1975, he studied acting at the London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art in London.[4]

Career

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He began his acting career when he made his theatre debut in A Kurt Weill Cabaret c. 1977[5] and made his screen debut in the 1980 short film The Tumour Principle as a minor character.

He appeared as Hawk in the 1987 serial of Doctor Who, Delta and the Bannermen alongside Stubby Kaye as Weismuller. Three decades later, he appeared as Arthur in the eleventh series episode "Rosa".

He appeared as an editor, as well as voicing Bongo the Gorilla in the 1988 film Who Framed Roger Rabbit, featuring Bob Hoskins and Christopher Lloyd (and being reunited with Delta co-star Stubby Kaye). He also appeared as Donald Hunt in the critically acclaimed 1996 action spy film Mission: Impossible, featuring Tom Cruise and Jon Voight.

His film appearances include Hyde Park on Hudson, Santa Claus: The Movie, Scream for Help, United 93 and The Callback Queen. He appeared as Greg in the 2016 comedy film Wild Oats, featuring Demi Moore, Jessica Lange, Shirley MacLaine and Billy Connolly.[6]

He voiced Mayor Martinez in the animated series Zorro: Generation Z, which lasted for 26 episodes. His television appearances include Deep State, The Bill, The Ruth Rendell Mysteries, Coronation Street, Jeeves and Wooster and Wing and a Prayer.

Personal life

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Deare is married to English actress Mary Healey. He currently resides in London.

Filmography

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Film

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Year Title Role Notes
1980 The Tumour Principle Short film
1984 Scream for Help Mr. Peacock (School Principal)
1985 Santa Claus: The Movie BZ's Lawyer Uncredited
1988 Who Framed Roger Rabbit Editor / Bongo the Gorilla (voice)[7]
1996 Mission: Impossible Donald Hunt
2006 United 93 Cleveland Supervisor
2012 Hyde Park on Hudson Plumber
2013 The Callback Queen Horatio King
2016 Wild Oats Greg Credited as Morgan Kelley Deare
2019 Queen Marie of Romania Nestor Cromwell

Television

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Year Title Role Notes
1987 Doctor Who Hawk 3 episodes: "Delta and the Bannermen"
1990 The Bill American Tourist Episode: "Street Smart"
1992 Jeeves and Wooster[8] Taxi Driver Episode: "Safety in New York (or, Bertie Sets Sail)"
1995 Coronation Street Brad Martin Episode: "#1.3836"
2006 Zorro: Generation Z Mayor Horace Martinez (voice) 26 episodes
2018 Deep State Board Member #2 Episode: "Blood in the Sand"
2018 Doctor Who Arthur Episode: "Rosa"[9]

Video games

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Year Title Role Notes
2008 Mirror's Edge Travis Burfield (voice)[7]

References

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  1. ^ "Three Win Awards At NIHS School", The Daily Iberian, 29 May 1963 (pg.1)
  2. ^ "Campusology", Shreveport Journal, 3 April 1964 (pg.5)
  3. ^ "130 Centenary Seniors Get Graduation Diplomas", The Shreveport Times, 29 May 1967 (pg.7-A)
  4. ^ Stroke of Luck | Projects | Park Theatre
  5. ^ "Kurt Weill", The Stage, 29 September 1977 (pg.13)
  6. ^ "Wild Oats Gids.TV Page". www.gids.tv. Gids TV. Retrieved June 19, 2020.
  7. ^ a b "Morgan Deare - 2 Character Images". www.behindthevoiceactors.com. Behind The Voice Actors. Retrieved June 18, 2020.
  8. ^ "Morgan Deare British Comedy Guide Page". www.comedy.co.uk. British Comedy Guide. Retrieved June 18, 2020.
  9. ^ Writers: Malorie Blackman, Chris Chibnall; Director: Mark Tonderai; Executive Producers: Matt Stevens, Chris Chibnall (21 October 2018). "Rosa". Doctor Who. BBC. BBC Two.
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Category:1945 births Category:American male film actors Category:American male television actors Category:American male voice actors Category:American male stage actors Category:American expatriate actors in the United Kingdom Category:American expatriates in the United Kingdom Category:20th-century American male actors Category:21st-century American male actors Category:Male actors from Louisiana Category:People from New Iberia, Louisiana Category:Alumni of Durham University Category:Alumni of the London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art Category:Living people