Terence Morgan
Biography
Terence Morgan was an English actor who worked in theater, cinema and television. Born in Lewisham, London, he was first employed at Lloyd's of London before a scholarship took him to RADA, where he graduated in 1942. After an Army theater unit and repertory work, he joined the Old Vic Company in 1948 at Laurence Olivier's invitation and played Laertes opposite Olivier in Hamlet (1948). Supporting parts followed, including Captain Horatio Hornblower R.N. (1951). He took many villain parts in British films, including Turn the Key Softly and Tread Softly Stranger, before starring as the title character in the television series Sir Francis Drake. He appeared in 30 films, later including The Curse of the Mummy's Tomb (1964), The Penthouse and The Lifetaker, and also worked in series such as King and Castle and The Mystery of Edwin Drood.
83years old at death
- Born London
- Died Brighton
- Star sign: SagittariusThe sign runs November 22 to December 21
- Also credited as Terence Ivor Grant Morgan
Movie Career
- Films
- 3
- Career span
- 16 years1948 to 1964
Every film, newest first
- 1964The Curse of the Mummy's TombIMDb rating 5.6
- 1951Captain Horatio Hornblower R.N.IMDb rating 7.3
- 1948HamletIMDb rating 7.5
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Big break
Morgan joined the Old Vic Company in 1948 at Laurence Olivier's suggestion and played Laertes opposite Olivier in the 1948 film Hamlet.
A change of course
When acting work became scarce, Morgan ran a small hotel in Hove, Sussex, for several years and later worked as a property developer.
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Terence Morgan made one film with each of them. Pick a number on the chart or a name in the list to see the films they share.
Films together
Christopher Lee's page
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Gregory Peck's page
Marianne Stone's page
Laurence Olivier's page
Michael Ripper's page
All films by Raoul Walsh
Michael CarrerasDirector, 1 film, 1964
All films by Michael Carreras
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