He also came along as Officer Bill Gannon on television law-breaking serial publication “trawl net” from 1967 to 1970, aboard Jack Beatrice Webb.
Morgan's ability to play a variety of dramatic and comedic roles, made him an actor in demand for half a century. She starred in the American television series about a dozen since 1950 and appeared in films with some of the biggest stars in Hollywood.
He appeared in "The Ox-Bow Incident" in 1943 with Henry Fonda, "High Noon" in 1952 with Gary Cooper, "The Glenn Miller Story" in 1954 with Jimmy Stewart and "Inherit the Wind" in 1960 with Spencer Tracy.
But it was her role on "M * A * S * H," the long series on the CBS network, which earned him his fame. The series was adapted from the successful 1970 film, presenting a pacifist theme at the same time that the United States had to extricate itself from the Viet Nam war.
Morgan was one of the original cast members. The series began in 1972, but his first appearance came in as a guest star during its third season. He signed as a member of the cast full time in 1975 after actor McLean Stevenson, who had played the imaginary unit
commanding officer, left the show.
"ONE OF THE MOST FORTUNATE"
The actor played Col. Potter as disciplined, sometimes grumpy, but ultimately, upright and good-hearted and capable surgeon. He was surrounded by a colorful cast, including Alan Alda, Loretta Swit, Larry Linville, Mike Farrell, Gary Burghoff, David Ogden Stiers and Jamie Farr.
Morgan crying during a 1983 press conference after the final episode taping "M * A * S * H," which became the most viewed show in U.S. television history.
Told reporters, "I feel very sad and sentimental. I don't know if I'm * A * S * H ' made me a better actor, but I know that made me a better human being. "
Morgan continued to play Potter in a sequel short lasted TV M * A * S * H entitled "Aftermash." "I'm playing a character who are awfully fond", told the Miami Herald, in 1983. "I knew that nothing was going to come along that was better than this."
First popular comedy, Morgan was perhaps best known for her role as the policeman sidekick Bill Gannon officer, Los Angeles, no-nonsense Detective Sergeant Joe Friday (Jack Webb) on the popular crime drama "Dragnet."
His film and TV credits varied widely, beginning in the early 1940s and includes such films as "wing and a prayer" (1944) and "High Noon" (1952). His work in TV began in the 1950s and included numerous guest star and regular series roles up to turn on "Dragnet" (1967-1970).
In 2004, said the archive of American television: "I'd like to be remembered for being a nice enough person and have obtained for the most part with a lot of people I've worked with. And to have a wonderful life and enjoyed almost every minute of it. ..I think "m one of the most fortunate people in the world".
Morgan was born Harry Bratsberg to Detroit in 1915 and worked on stage before making his way to Hollywood. In his earliest works, he is credited as Henry Morgan. He was married twice and had four children with his first wife, Eileen, who died in 1985 after the pair had been together 45 years.
A son, Daniel, died in 1989. He is survived by three other children, eight grandchildren and his second wife, Barbara Bushman.
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