Morgan Stevens

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