Morgan Stevens was an American actor who is best known for his roles in Fame, Bare Essence, and Murder One. He was born on October 16, 1951, in Knoxville, Tennessee, and passed away on January 26, 2022, in Los Angeles, California.
Personal and Family Life
Morgan grew up in a challenging environment after losing his father at a young age. His mother raised three children on her own, leading her to sell their cherished family home. After becoming an actor, Morgan was able to buy the house back for her as a gesture of love and gratitude.
Career
Initially, Morgan was studying advertising in college but found himself unhappy in that field. He spent a year in the Coast Guard, where he discovered a passion for acting after watching multiple shows in New York City. Once he returned to the University of Tennessee, he changed his major to theatre arts and pursued a career in acting, eventually landing his first significant role in a revival of the series Peyton Place.
Death and Legacy
Morgan Stevens passed away on January 26, 2022, due to arteriosclerosis cardiovascular disease. He is remembered for his contributions to television and his memorable performances in various series throughout the 1970s and 1980s, particularly for his roles that resonated with audiences.
Filmography
| Title | Release Date | Character |
|---|---|---|
| Roses Are for the Rich | 1987-05-17 | Brian Osborne |
| Up River | 1979-06-01 | Jacob Taylor |
| Deep Dark Secrets | 1987-10-26 | Paul |
| The Return of Marcus Welby, M.D. | 1984-05-16 | Dr. Matt Jennings |
| Mother’s Day on Waltons Mountain | 1982-05-02 | Paul Northridge |
| A Day for Thanks on Waltons Mountain | 1982-11-22 | Paul Northridge |
| A Wedding on Waltons Mountain | 1982-02-02 | Paul Northridge |
| La ilegal | 1979-02-26 | |
| Hellinger’s Law | 1981-03-10 | Andy Clay |
| Fame | 1982-01-07 | David Reardon |
| Hotel | 1982-08-21 | |
| Melrose Place | 1992-07-08 | Nick Diamond |
| The Waltons | 1972-09-14 | |
| A Year in the Life | 1987-09-16 | Jack Gardner |
| Bare Essence | 1983-04-15 | Larry DeVito |
| Brothers | 1984-07-13 | |
| Murder, She Wrote | 1984-09-30 | Nick Fulton |
| Magnum, P.I. | 1980-12-11 | |
| Airwolf | 1984-01-22 | J.J. Hollis |
| Quincy, M.E. | 1976-10-03 | |
| MacGyver | 1985-09-29 | Michael Simmons |
| Murder One | 1995-09-20 | |
| Walker, Texas Ranger | 1993-04-21 | Max Henson |
| The Mod Squad | 1968-09-24 | |
| Hollywood Beat | 1985-09-21 | |
| Blacke’s Magic | 1986-01-05 | |
| Murder, She Wrote | 1984-09-30 | Scott Bennett |
| Finder of Lost Loves | 1984-09-22 | Dean Ryan |
| One West Waikiki | 1994-08-04 | |
| One Day at a Time | 1975-12-16 |