Morgan Deare
Morgan K. Deare (born November 19, 1945) is an American actor who works in film, television and theatre and is based in London.
Morgan Deare | |
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| Born | Morgan K. Deare November 19, 1945 New Iberia, Louisiana, U.S. |
| Nationality | American |
| Education | Durham University |
| Years active | 1975-present |
| Spouse(s) | Mary Healey |
Early life
Deare was born in New Iberia, Louisiana on November 19, 1945. He graduated from Westgate High School in 1964. He studied acting at the London Academy of Dramatic Arts in London.
Career
He began his acting career when he made his screen debut in the 1980 short film The Tumour Principle as a minor character.
He appeared as Hawk in the 1987 serial of Doctor Who, "Delta and the Bannermen". Three decades later, he appeared as Arthur in the eleventh series episode "Rosa".
He appeared as an editor in the 1988 film Who Framed Roger Rabbit, featuring Bob Hoskins and Christopher Lloyd. He also appeared as Donald Hunt in the critically acclaimed 1996 action spy film Mission: Impossible, featuring Tom Cruise and Jon Voight.
His film appearances include Hyde Park on Hudson, Santa Claus: The Movie, Scream for Help, United 93 and The Callback Queen. He appeared as Greg in the 2016 comedy film Wild Oats, featuring Demi Moore, Jessica Lange, Shirley MacLaine, And Billy Connolly.[1]
He voiced Mayor Martinez in the animated series Zorro: Generation Z, which lasted for 26 episodes. His television appearances include Deep State, The Bill, The Ruth Rendell Mysteries, Coronation Street, Jeeves and Wooster and Wing and a Prayer.
Personal life
Deare is married to English actress Mary Healey. He currently resides in London.
Filmography
Film
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | The Tumour Principle | Short film | |
| 1984 | Scream for Help | Mr. Peacock (School Principal) | |
| 1985 | Santa Claus: The Movie | BZ's Lawyer | Uncredited |
| 1988 | Who Framed Roger Rabbit | Editor / Bongo the Gorilla (voice)[2] | |
| 1996 | Mission: Impossible | Donald Hunt | |
| 2006 | United 93 | Cleveland Supervisor | |
| 2012 | Hyde Park on Hudson | Plumber | |
| 2013 | The Callback Queen | Horatio King | |
| 2016 | Wild Oats | Greg | Credited as Morgan Kelley Deare |
| 2019 | Queen Marie of Romania | Nestor Cromwell | |
Television
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1987 | Doctor Who | Hawk | 3 episodes: "Delta and the Bannermen" |
| 1990 | The Bill | American Tourist | Episode: "Street Smart" |
| 1992 | Jeeves and Wooster[3] | Taxi Driver | Episode: "Safety in New York (or, Bertie Sets Sail)" |
| 1995 | Coronation Street | Brad Martin | Episode: "#1.3836" |
| 2006 | Zorro: Generation Z | Mayor Horace Martinez (voice) | 26 episodes |
| 2018 | Deep State | Board Member #2 | Episode: "Blood in the Sand" |
| 2018 | Doctor Who | Arthur | Episode: "Rosa"[4] |
Video games
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | Mirror's Edge | Travis Burfield (voice)[2] | |
References
- "Wild Oats Gids.TV Page". www.gids.tv. Gids TV. Retrieved June 19, 2020.
- "Morgan Deare - 2 Character Images". www.behindthevoiceactors.com. Behind The Voice Actors. Retrieved June 18, 2020.
- "Morgan Deare British Comedy Guide Page". www.comedy.co.uk. British Comedy Guide. Retrieved June 18, 2020.
- Writers: Malorie Blackman, Chris Chibnall; Director: Mark Tonderai; Executive Producers: Matt Stevens, Chris Chibnall (21 October 2018). "Rosa". Doctor Who. BBC. BBC Two.
External links
- Morgan Deare on IMDb