Robert Michael Morris

Robert Michael Morris (May 6, 1940 – May 30, 2017) was an American actor. He was known for his co-starring role as Mickey Deane in the reality television spoof The Comeback[1] and as Mr. Lunt in the short-lived series Running Wilde. He also wrote over 100 plays.

Biography

Born in Kentucky, Morris obtained a Bachelor of Arts in English and art from the University of Dayton, as well as a Master of Fine Arts in playwriting from the Catholic University of America.[2] He taught both high school and college theater before becoming a professional actor relatively late in life and relocating to New York City. "I moved to New York so I could find out what it was like to be a professional actor because my students were all asking questions and all I had was academic knowledge. I didn't have any real professional knowledge."[3] Michael Patrick King, one of Morris's students, and Lisa Kudrow wrote his role in The Comeback with him in mind; King asked him to audition.[4]

Morris also had notable guest appearances in such series as Will & Grace, How I Met Your Mother, Better Things and 2 Broke Girls.

Morris died on May 30, 2017, at age 77.[4]

References
  1. Terrace, Vincent (2011). Encyclopedia of Television Shows, 1925 through 2010 (2nd ed.). Jefferson, N.C.: McFarland & Company, Inc., Publishers. pp. 201–202. ISBN 978-0-7864-6477-7.
  2. Huff, Lauren (May 30, 2017). "Robert Michael Morris, The Comeback Actor, Dies at 77". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved May 30, 2017.
  3. Robert Michael Morris is “Running Wilde” Again
  4. Petski, Denise (May 30, 2017). "Robert Michael Morris Dies: The Comeback Actor Was 77". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved May 30, 2017.
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