Gene Morgan

Gene Morgan (born Eugene Kenney; March 12, 1893 – August 13, 1940) was an American actor. He appeared in 111 films between 1926 and 1941.

Background Morgan was born Eugene Kenney

Before Morgan performed in films he worked as a master of ceremonies for stage shows. By 1928 he was regarded as "Fanchon and Marco's 'ace'" when he made his first appearance at Grauman's Egyptian Theatre.

Morgan's film career began in Hal Roach and Pathe comedies.

Personal life and death Morgan's wife was named Rachael. On August 13, 1940, Morgan died in Santa Monica, California suddenly of a heart attack. (A contemporary newspaper account says that he died on August 15, 1940. )

Selected filmography

Rogue of the Rio Grande (1930) - Mayor Seth Landport Anybody's Blonde (1931) Blonde Venus (1932) False Faces (1932) Hook and Ladder (1932 short) Song of the Eagle (1933) Men of the Hour (1935) Panic on the Air (1936) Alibi for Murder (1936) End of the Trail (1936) Come Closer, Folks (1936) The Music Goes 'Round (1936) Counterfeit (1936) Counterfeit Lady (1936) Devil's Squadron (1936) Shakedown (1936) Make Way for Tomorrow (1937) Murder in Greenwich Village (1937) Woman in Distress (1937) All American Sweetheart (1937) Federal Man-Hunt (1938) The Main Event (1938) Mr. Smith Goes to Washington (1939, uncredited) Saps at Sea (1940) Meet John Doe (1941, uncredited)