Bruce Edward Morrow was an American actor known for his roles in “3rd Rock from the Sun,” “Bugsy,” and “Problem Child 3.” He was born on July 25, 1940, in Oskaloosa, Iowa, USA, and had a diverse career that included work as a disc jockey and a journalist.
Personal and Family Life
Bruce Morrow studied at Southwest Missouri State University and later earned a Master’s Degree in Journalism from the University of Iowa. He was married to Lauri Gollan, with whom he had two children but later got divorced. Morrow spent a significant part of his life working for the Voice of America and enjoyed performing in various stage productions.
Career
After retiring from the Voice of America in 1990, Bruce moved to Los Angeles to focus on acting full-time. His career in LA included numerous TV and radio commercials and appearances in films and television series. Notably, he played Father Rice in “3rd Rock from the Sun,” with his last appearance airing shortly before his passing.
Death and Legacy
Bruce Morrow passed away on February 18, 1997, at the age of 56, after a battle with cancer. He spent his final days in the Hospice of Northern Virginia to be near his children, Christopher and Melanie. Morrow’s contributions to television and radio are remembered by fans and colleagues alike.
Filmography
| Title | Release Date | Character |
|---|---|---|
| Steel Frontier | 1995-03-28 | Preacher |
| Bugsy | 1991-12-10 | D.A. McWilde |
| My Name Is Bill W. | 1989-04-30 | |
| The Beast Within: A Gabriel Knight Mystery | 1995-01-01 | Mr. Smith |
| Morgan Stewart’s Coming Home | 1987-02-20 | Delivery Man |
| Problem Child 3 | 1995-05-13 | Mr. Burtis |
| Seinfeld | 1989-07-05 | Father Jessup |
| 3rd Rock from the Sun | 1996-01-09 | Father Rice |
| Columbo | 1971-09-15 | Medical Examiner |
| Madman of the People | 1994-09-22 | Vet |