Harry Kennedy Morton

Who is this?

Harry Kennedy Morton Jr., known on the stage as Harry K. Morton, (March 20, 1889 – May 10, 1956) was an American actor, comedian, dancer, and prizefighter. He grew up performing in vaudeville and in circuses with his family in an act known as the Four Mortons in which he starred opposite his parents. As an adult he established himself as an actor in musical theatre on Broadway, performing in secondary comic roles and as a dancer and singer. He also continued to perform in vaudeville as an adult and worked as a leading actor in summerstock theatre. He was also a prizefighter and had a small role in the 1936 film Love Begins at 20.

Career

1. 1889
   Born
2. 1956
   Passed away

Trivia

• •Place of birth: Decatur
• •Sport: boxing
• •Genre: vaudeville
• •Spouse: Zella Russell