Howard Morton

Howard Leroy Morton (May 15, 1925 – May 11, 1997) was an American actor.

Howard Morton
Born
Howard Leroy Morton

(1925-05-15)May 15, 1925
DiedMay 11, 1997(1997-05-11) (aged 71)
Resting placeCalifornia
Years active1959–1991

Morton was best known for playing dim-witted police officer Ralph Waldo Simpson on Gimme a Break! for five seasons (1981–86). He appeared in many TV supporting roles on sitcoms including The Bill Cosby Show, All in the Family, The Jeffersons, I Dream of Jeannie, Good Times, Mary Hartman, Mary Hartman, and Brian Henley in My Favorite Martian. He also played Grandpa in The Munsters Today from 1988 to 1991.[1] Morton made a number of appearances on game shows, including Super Password and Pyramid. He also appeared in many feature films, making his debut in The Mechanic (1972) and appeared on stage in productions of Auntie Mame, Morning's at Seven, and Fancy Meeting You Again.

Born in New York City, the never-married Morton moved to Hollywood in 1960 to pursue his acting career.

He died of complications of a stroke on May 11, 1997, at Providence Saint Joseph Medical Center in Burbank, just four days shy of his 72nd birthday. A memorial service was held at the North Hollywood Church of Religious Science.[2]

Partial filmography

Year Title Role Notes
1969The Bill Cosby ShowLou WelkEpisode: "Lullaby and Goodnight"
1972The MechanicCar Polish Man
1972The Life and Times of Judge Roy BeanPhotographist
1973ScorpioHeck Thomas
1974RhinocerosDoctor
1976Episodes: "The Runaways Part 2" "The Runaways Part 3" and "The Runaways Part 4Hal Butterfield
1978Episode: "The Prep School"Headmaster


References

  1. "Howard Morton". Variety. May 21, 1997. Retrieved August 21, 2018.
  2. "Howard Morton". Find A Grave. February 27, 2012. Retrieved August 21, 2018.


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