Harry Morgan
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Harry Morgan (born Harry Bratsberg; April 10, 1915 – December 7, 2011) was an American actor whose TV and film career spanned six decades. Morgan's major roles included Pete Porter in both December Bride (1954–1959) and Pete and Gladys (1960–1962); Officer Bill Gannon on Dragnet (1967–1970); Amos Coogan on Hec Ramsey (1972–1974); and his starring role as Colonel Sherman T. Potter in MASH (1975–1983) and AfterMASH (1983–1985). Morgan also appeared as a supporting player in more than 100 films.
Harry Morgan Movies & Career Overview
The filmography of Harry Morgan reflects exceptional commercial consistency. Across 50 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.
Dominant Genre
A large portion of Harry Morgan's work falls within the Drama genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.
Success Ratio
Approximately 100% of Harry Morgan's films maintain ratings above 6.5, indicating a consistent level of audience approval.
One of the most highly rated entries in their career remains Maneaters Are Loose!, which stands out as a key performance.
Best Harry Morgan Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Harry Morgan's career based on audience ratings.
Full Filmography
Every movie Harry Morgan has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | Los Angeles Plays Itself | Officer Bill Gannon in Dragnet (archive footage) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2001 | The Shootist: The Legend Lives On | Self (archive footage) (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1994 | Incident in a Small Town | Judge Bell | Hit | Similar → |
| 1991 | Memories of M*A*S*H | Self / Sherman Potter | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1982 | Showbiz Goes to War | Self (archive footage) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1981 | Rivkin: Bounty Hunter | Father Everett Kolodny | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1980 | Scout's Honor | Mr. Briggs | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1980 | Roughnecks | Plug Champion | Hit | Similar → |
| 1979 | Better Late Than Never | Mr. Scott | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1979 | You Can't Take it With You | Mr. DePinna | Hit | Similar → |
| 1978 | Kate Bliss and the Ticker Tape Kid | Hugo Peavey | Hit | Similar → |
| 1978 | Murder at the Mardi Gras | Jim Bob Jackson | Hit | Similar → |
| 1978 | Maneaters Are Loose! | Toby Waites | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1976 | The Shootist | Marshall Thibido | Hit | Similar → |
| 1972 | Snowball Express | Jesse McCord | Hit | Similar → |
| 1971 | Ellery Queen: Don't Look Behind You | Insp. Richard Queen | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1971 | Cat Ballou | The Rancher | Hit | Similar → |
| 1970 | But I Don't Want to Get Married! | Mr. Good | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1969 | Support Your Local Sheriff! | Olly Perkins | Hit | Similar → |
| 1968 | Star Spangled Salesman | TV Cop | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1967 | The Flim-Flam Man | Sheriff Slade | Hit | Similar → |
| 1962 | How the West Was Won | Ulysses S. Grant | Hit | Similar → |
| 1960 | Inherit the Wind | Judge Mel | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1960 | The Mountain Road | Mike Michaelson | Hit | Similar → |
| 1957 | Under Fire | Sgt. Joseph C. Dusak | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1956 | Operation Teahouse | Self | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1954 | About Mrs. Leslie | Fred Blue | Hit | Similar → |
| 1954 | The Far Country | Ketchum | Hit | Similar → |
| 1954 | The Glenn Miller Story | Chummy MacGregor | Hit | Similar → |
| 1953 | Champ for a Day | Al Muntz | Hit | Similar → |
| 1952 | Stop, You're Killing Me | Innocence | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1952 | Toughest Man in Arizona | Verne Kimber | Hit | Similar → |
| 1952 | High Noon | Sam Fuller | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1952 | Bend of the River | Shorty | Hit | Similar → |
| 1952 | Scandal Sheet | Biddle | Hit | Similar → |
| 1952 | Boots Malone | Quarter Horse Henry | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1951 | The Blue Veil | Charles Hall | Hit | Similar → |
| 1951 | The Well | Claude Packard | Hit | Similar → |
| 1951 | The Highwayman | - | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1951 | When I Grow Up | Father Reed (Modern) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1949 | Holiday Affair | Police Lieutenant (as Henry Morgan) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1949 | Madame Bovary | Hyppolite | Hit | Similar → |
| 1949 | Down to the Sea in Ships | Britton | Hit | Similar → |
| 1948 | Yellow Sky | Half Pint | Hit | Similar → |
| 1948 | The Big Clock | Bill Womack | Hit | Similar → |
| 1946 | Johnny Comes Flying Home | Joe Patillo | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1944 | Roger Touhy, Gangster | Thomas "Smoke" Reardon | Hit | Similar → |
| 1943 | Happy Land | Tony Cavrek (as Henry Morgan) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1943 | The Ox-Bow Incident | Art Croft | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1942 | The Omaha Trail | Henchman Nat | Hit | Similar → |
Harry Morgan - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Harry Morgan?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Harry Morgan is "Maneaters Are Loose!" with a rating of 10.0/10.
How many movies has Harry Morgan acted in?
Harry Morgan has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Harry Morgan?
Other notable films include "Showbiz Goes to War", "But I Don't Want to Get Married!", and "The Highwayman".