Obituary of Barry Morse

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Barry Morse

Barry Morse (born October 6, 1918 in Shoreditch, London) was a TV actor, film actor, and stage actor who was best known for his roles in the American TV series, “The Fugitive” and the British sci-fi drama, “Space: 1999.” Barry died on February 2, 2008 and his death was because of an unspecified illness. He died at age 89.

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Barry Morse Biography Wiki:

    • Is He Dead or Alive: Dead
    • Full Name: Morse, Barry
    • Common Name: Barry Morse
    • Gender: Male
    • Preferred Gender Pronoun: he/him
    • Birthplace: Shoreditch, London, England
    • Birth Date: October 06, 1918
    • Age: 89 (at death)
    • Also Known As: Herb
    • Occupations:
    • Active Years: 1937-2008
    • Net Worth: $1.5 million
    • Nationality: British
    • Favorite Food: Oscar Mayer Hotdogs
    • Favorite Color: Cyan
    • Favorite Scent: Diesel Only The Brave Wild
    • Favorite Actor: Judi Dench

    Barry's Family Tree

    • Birth Name: Herbert Morse
    • Father: Charles Morse
    • Mother: Mary Hollis Morse
    • Spouse/Partner:
      • Sydney Sturgess (married 1939-1999, her death)
    • Son(s):
      • Hayward Morse
      • Barry Richard Charles Morse
    • Daughter(s):
      • Melanie Morse MacQuarrie

Death Notice:

  • Date: February 02 2008 at age 89
  • Place: London, England
  • Cause of Death: Unspecified illness
  • Interment: Cremated and ashes scattered in St. James's Square Garden, Pall Mall, London, England

Category Tags:

TV ActorFilm Actor Stage Actor British Born on October 6th Born in 1918 Died in 2008 Died at age 89 Died from Unspecified illness

Barry's Notable Roles:

  • The Fugitive
  • Space: 1999

Quotable Quotes:

"The whole of my career, such as it has been, has been an attempt to explore and enlarge whatever natural gifts I may have, and by the day-to-day practice of those natural gifts, to try to expand and polish them. I like investigating and, if possible, creating, or least examining, all sorts of human characteristics. To that extent, my favorite role is always the next one." (IMDB)

"He decided to change his life and named himself after the song "Life is a Game" by Steve Winwood. (V)"

"Barry Morse was the driver of the white car that was struck by a black car on the morning of July 4, 1968. (V)"

"Barry Morse lived a life full of remarkable achievements and contributions to the world of acting, leaving behind a legacy that will continue to inspire and entertain for generations to come. (V)"

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