David Morris
David Morris | |
|---|---|
| Born | David Cedric Morris 11 September 1924 |
| Died | 29 October 2007 (aged 83) |
| Cause of death | Heart attack |
| Nationality | British |
| Education | Magdalen College, Oxford |
| Alma mater | University of Oxford |
| Occupation(s) | Painter, Actor |
| Years active | 2003-2007 |
| Spouse(s) | Olwen Goodwin (m. 1957-2007, his death) |
| Children | four |
David Cedric Morris (11 September 1924 – 29 October 2007) was an English painter and actor. He is best known for his role as Grandpa George in Tim Burton's Charlie and the Chocolate Factory (2005). His career as a professional actor started at the age of 79.
Morris was born in Folkestone, Kent. He was educated at the University of Oxford. Morris was married to Olwen Goowin from 1957 until his death in 2007. They had four children.
Morris died on Ocotber 29, 2007 from a heart attack in his home in Watford, Hertfordshire. He was 83 years old.[1]
Movies
[change | change source]| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | Jonathan Creek | Leo Laughton-Jones | Series 4, Episode 6: "Gorgons Wood" |
| 2004 | When I'm 64 | George | TV movie |
| 2004 | Little Britain | Welsh postman | Series 2, Episode 1; Series 2, Episode 6 |
| 2005 | Charlie and the Chocolate Factory | Grandpa George | |
| 2005 | A Very Social Secretary | ||
| 2005 | Saxondale | Old Interviewee | Series 1, Episode 1 |
| 2007 | Flick | Father Carmichael |
References
[change | change source]Other websites
[change | change source]- David Morris on IMDb
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